I sewed a lot in middle and high school, without proper training. My mom had a sewing machine from a time when she had taken a sewing class, but she never really took to sewing, so she let me play with the machine. I made doll clothes and a few things for myself, but left the machine at home during college and grad school. Now I finally have a machine of my own and I am trying to learn to sew properly, but still have fun with it. I am working on my first dress (a sleeveless version of Celeste) now. I hope to post pictures soon.