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No, that's okay... we can start you on a machine.
Let's see... [Grabbing some nearby patterns, she sets aside all the clothing - too complicated for a beginner - and sorts through the rest.] Here's one for a heart-shaped cushion, it shouldn't be too hard and it'll give you a chance to do both. The first thing you wanna do is pick your fabric, then pin it down to the pattern and cut it out. But leave a little space around the edges, to give you room to sew.
[Leads her over to a table where all the fabrics are piled up, and there's a basket with everything she'll need - scissors, pins, etc.]