My mom taught me to sew when I was six! I made barbie doll clothes which I still have. (My mom is a saver at 87 YO.) My mom's machine was a straight stitch White which we wish we still had. My first machine was a brother which I later traded for a Kenmore. Both machines were Dogs but had a sturdy straight, zig zag and button hole stitch and could sew on anything. I made drapes for people and later clothes. I made most of my clothes as well. I gave up sewing for many years after this as the joy was gone. About 7 years ago, a friend introduced me to Bernina and quilting and I was hooked. Keeps me going in retirement. Wish I had learned math through quilting...haha.