I learn to sew in 4H made a pin cushion,apron,and skirt with an elastic waist. In Girl Scout we also did a little sewing. Than in high school I took home ec. But my Mom did alot of sewing. And coming from a large family there were 7 of us kids. So if you wanted to have some clothes you made them.. But Grandmother was the one who made the beautiful quilts from my sister and my scraps, she sewed them all by hand. Now I hope I can make some nice quilts too....