Ilearned after our burned down, with my sewing machine and I had to adjust donated clothing for my children to wear to school. Also, I handsewed patches in my husband's boxer shorts at this time also. Also had a new baby and all her clothes were burned and had to make more for her and a toddler, a 4 and 5 yr old.
When you poke enough holes in that finger and it hurts so badly, you will learn quickly! God has blessed us since then and we have had a good life and marriage.......still using that thimble when I had sew.
delma