I had my grandkids sewing with me this year, ages 5,6,8 and 9, and they each made a pillowcase with the Magic Pillowcase ("sausage") pattern. It's simple enough they can make it with your help in the pinning and sewing a straight seam, and not too long a project that they lose interest. I had a few fabric combinations laid out for them to choose from. They loved it.