When I was small I would push the tredle while my mother sewed. when I got bigger she would let me sew some. I have that machine now. My mother passed away 19 years ago. I have had that machine in my life for over 40 some years. My brother wanted it one time and my mother told him I had it and I would not part with it. I need to get me a new belt and I thought it would be great for my granddaugher to practice on. she is almost seven and is wanting to learn to sew.