I really agree that it was in my mothers day a life skill. My mother, Irene,sewed. When I see capri's, or short sleeved blouses I think of all the sewing she did for us. Home decor, clothes, even barbie clothes! I sew, I don't think I am that great but then My best friend couldn't even sew a straight seam. I can make clothes and home items. Handbags and now my grandson is here and I love to sew pajamas for him. I have made him stuffed toys too! Now my daughter wants a sewing machine...I see a gift coming up for a birthday soon!