My mom taught me and my two sisters how to sew. When we were growing up my mom made all of our clothes. When each of us turned eleven years old, she began teaching us how. I am self-taught with machine embroidery, machine quilting, upholstery and boat canvas. I have also tried my hand at repairing some of my older machines and have thus far been successful. I have no fear when it comes to anything sewing related.