I come from the era of bra burning and I haven't found a comfortable bra since! I do remember garter belts in my early high school years.

I come from the era of bra burning and I haven't found a comfortable bra since! I do remember garter belts in my early high school years.

My Grandmother was my first exposure to sewing, although she did not have a machine. She would go to the more high priced stores, look at a garment closely and return home and recreate it by hand! I am not quite that talented, although I learned a few techniques from her. My dear Aunt Helen - now passed- was the first to introduce me to the sewing machine and taught me many basics while creating lovely fashions for my Barbies. My mother,alas,was not as interested in sewing. After she passed, we found a dress pattern pinned to fabric and cut out in her closet - I believe it was there at least 30 years! My sweet little 5 year old grandaughter now sits with me in my sewing room , keeping me company and asking when she can sew on the machine. Soon, very soon, sweetie!