[Brad’s Gramma]

Boys LOVE sewing! They're natural at it. One of the things I first noticed was the ones whose Dad's had worked with them on a band saw. They, especially, did well. It's kinda the same theory.

Oh! And give a boy a computerized sewing machine....I'll say no more.

[ValerieUSA]

I loved sewing shirts and pillows and curtains for myself and my kids when they were little. I haven't sewn for a long time now.... ought to drag out something to put together on this rainy miserable day. (I made crazy quilts that I sold, too -- really a fun project)

[nanny]

Because of scheduling glitch, my son and some other boys had to take a Home Ec class in high school. Now this boy is 6 ft, weighs 215, has hands like hams and is a diesel mechanic - but he loved it. He likes to cook and made a shirt that was just great --and the guide sheet was missing from his pattern. He made it without a guide sheet - first time sewer. He was teacher's pet!

[Utah Girl]

I didn't know you taught sewing lessons! I sew most of the stuff in my house (duvet covers, upholstery, pillows, tablecloths, etc.) I've even started sewing clothes again. Great skill to have.

We make lap quilts for the police here in Provo. They take them out on domestic disturbance calls when children are involved and give them to those poor little kids. They are super easy to make, just fabric for both sides, batting, sew them together like a big sandwich, flip them so that the right sides are together, and tie that quilt. I can make a couple of quilts in an evening.