I learned to sew by using my mother's scraps and making Barbie clothes. She made dresses for Christmas, and Halloween costumes. I began to sew in seventh grade, and made a Tshrit. My favorite memory is the trips to the fabric store. Hours (it seemed) pouring through pattern books and dreaming about all the clothes, or putting my face into the fabric and smelling the 'newness'. Looking at all the buttons, and colors of thread in rainbow order. Even now, the fabric / craft store is my favorite (and most dangerous) place to shop. I've been able to make extra cash altering prom dresses or hemming pants, as well as making fabulous outfits for myself!! My mom also taught me to proudly say "Thanks! My mother (or I) made it!"