Yes.Took home ec. in all four high school yrs. Loved it and really loved sewing,that was my fav. part. That was in the 6o,s. I am thankful for all I learned and have put it to great use as we raised our three children. It is just my husband and myself I sew for now and once in a while for the grandkids. Our two girls learned to sew too and so their own family sewing. Now I enjoy quilting more with my machine than making clothes for myself. Graduate of hs in 65. The good ole days! Jan