I started sew at age nine in 4-H with the standard tote bag and scarf. I was hooked and have made just about anything you can on a sewing machine. Long dresses, short dresses, pants, shirts, kids clothes, bridesmaid dresses, drapes - I have 2 bags of long drapes waiting on me now that need shortened. Quilting is a recent hobby.....it's all I do now! And I refuse to do someone elses mending, I have a hard enuf time getting my own done.