I grew up playing next to the pedal of a 206 Singer sewing machine. My Mom not only worked in factories doing piecework, she also took in sewing after my brother and I were born and was always sewing. She taught us to sew on that machine and now it is mine! Those 206's have one speed....fast......lol! I took Home Economics in High School just to get 2 new outfits each school year. I made all my dresses, skirts, and pant suits (remember those?) for school. So I guess you could say I have been sewing all my life.....lol!