HI you and I have been sewing about the same amount of time. I took sewing for 4 years... well Tayloring way back then it was called.... telling my age too. LOL
Made a lot of clothes and need things for years then the quilting bug caughtttttt me and I enjoy running the sewing more than ever.... way back then we didn't have all the fun fabs we have now a day and all the ruler and cutting tools...
Have fun and welcome from Wa