Also, you can learn pretty much anything on youtube!

Definitely do!! 🙂

Great advice Faith, thank you! My immediate reaction was to try and find a cheap machine to buy – but this makes more sense as a first step. Cheap machines are probably not worth it anyway I am guessing….I am not sure I know anyone with a machine, but I’ll ask around, maybe I’ll be surprised!

Hi Lois!

I was just thinking, do you know anyone who owns a sewing machine and knows how to use it? Perhaps a relative, friend or neighbor?

If your 5 year old is keen, maybe ask to come over to use it under their supervision.

If not, maybe borrow one and ask if they wouldn’t mind answering some of your questions as you learn off of internet resources. There are some forums and youtube channels with great resources, if you’re comfortable, perhaps find one you like and dive in?

If not, and there is a cultural center, library, or community center near you that offers sewing, you could always ask to use their machine after hours. Find emails and ask around 🙂 I find that there are many people who are willing to accommodate when they find out a child is wanting to learn 🙂

I have not had the particular experience about sewing, but I have found with other interests where a complex and expensive piece of equipment is involved, often a possible course of action is borrowing or looking into community resources. Hope this is helpful!