I learned to sew in Home Ec in Jr High. We made jumpers with zippers- I rememeber being so intimidated by it at the time! I took every Home Ec elective available in high school & my teacher took a real interest in me & was a great inspiration. She taught my how to "Stretch N Sew" & I have made so many of my own clothes. My mom wasn't much of a sewer- she tried, but it was such a chore for her- so I am thankful that those classes I took back then in Jr High were mandatory. My daughter has never taken a sewing class but is very crafty, so maybe someday she will show an interest in sewing/quilting.