When I was a sophomore in HS, I took home ec & learned to sew. Since I went to Catholic school, I never had many clothes, so I was able to make my own. The nun who taught us was excellent & impressed on us that the inside of a garment should look as nice as the outside!! For many years I made all my own clothes, then my childrens. I have taken tailoring classes, upholstry, lingerie, bishop you name. So when I retired & wanted to start quilting--I took a beginners class so I'd learn the correct way. Always think of my teacher & say the back of my quilts look as good as the front!!