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I started sewing pretty young via my Mama's ancient black iron post WW2 White sewing machine. Never had an incident or accident on it. Fast forward 30-40 years and I sewed through my finger on my beloved Bernina while staying up way to late to finish a costuming job. Mayor Munchkin's coat was a booger to make & I was tired. Ended up with broken needle parts in my left pointer finger - required a tetanus shot just to be safe & made everyone at the Dr's office cringe.
Anyway - my point is my accident happened because I was tired & got careless. A supervised child should be fine.

Good Luck!
Donna Mc

Friday1961

I think almost anyone who has sewn for years -- making clothes, household items, or quilt making -- has hit a finger or thumb with a needle. I certainly have and my left thumb is proof; the nail splits in the middle due to a damaged nail bed from a sewing machine needle. That said, I think anything that helps protect children -- or anyone -- learning to sew is a great idea!