I used to sew dresses for my girls and myself, sleeper slacks for my babies (had lots of babies), and occasionally something for the house like curtains. Oh, and dolls and stuffies for all the kids. But I have not sewn any garments in about ten years. I do not miss it. After sitting dormant for the first seven of those ten years, I started having an interest in quilting. My love affair with quilting went full speed ahead when I got a White treadle. Then sewing with a machine became a pleasure. I never have any adjustments to make to the machine and no quirks to deal with. Just pure, uninterrupted, hassle-free joy! Only problem now is, even with most of the kiddies grown and out of the house, I still don't have much time to sew the days aways! I sometimes see some fabric and think about making the grandkids something, whether clothes or stuffies, but then don't as they all have so much as it is and I don't think they will appreciate it. I have the little toddler GD thinking fabric is a toy and she comes over and dumps a big box of scraps on the floor and sorts and pretends she is making a blanket. The pieces end up all over the house but I smile as I pic them up, knowing I am addicting to the drug of sewing. This last time she sat on my lap while we made her doll a blanket at the treadle. When she is a bit older I think I will get a handcrank in the house for the grandkids. Then maybe I will get back into garment sewing----for their dolls and teddy bears!