So many of us started out sewing clothes, often in home ec in school. I find it really sad that they don't have home ec in so many schools any more so young women and girls aren't getting as much of an introduction to this wonderful (and practical) art. Its so sad that the only thing schools see as important is having big fancy buildings and teaching to a test so they can get their raises and bonuses (at least that's the way it is here). One of my friends said that her grandchildren were going to a private school where they still taught some practical and beautiful subjects like art, shop and home ec. I thought that was sooo cool.