He's adorable, you are so good to let him try sewing, I know it means a lot of work and patience for you but is such a big thing to kids. I remember when my Dear Aunt brought me to work with her when I was 9, she was a waitress in a tiny restaurant. She let me take the order and write in on the pad, I will never forget that day, I even remember what they ordered!! ( I am 61 years old now)