I have been sewing since I was about 10. Illinois schools also had sewing classes in Jr.High and Highschool. I make alot of my own clothes. Love to wear the scrubs around and great for bed wear also. But you can find sewing videos for even quilting on YOUTUBE as my granddaughter has recently trying to teach herself to sew, since we live over 2000 miles apart and I am unable to teach her from this distance!! Watch thefabric sales tables at Walmart and get to know the girls who work there to find out when the fabric comes on what days and you can get some really beautiful fabrics!!