I donated a handcrank to Leon and Iris because I knew they did this with them. I think it's so important to expose young children to sewing and hand cranks give them precise control. The power of an electric can be intimidating but you can stop instantly with the hand crank. They also enjoy treadles but those aren't quite as portable.
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