Took my sewing machine out of hibernation…

I use mine constantly. It is a Janome and has been a great comfort since DH died.
I have made all sorts of things for myself, the children and GCs, especially when DGD2 had a frame for lengthening her leg. It had a circumference of 1m. Try putting knickers with that! Lots of knicker adaptations and trousers with wide legs.
Now, I dressmake little, but use it regularly for my patchwork and appliqué.

I used to make clothes for the children and myself and enjoyed doing this. I bought a Swiss Bernina sewing machine which was expensive and I loved it. However that was years ago and it sits inside a cupboard waiting for someone in the family to need it. It must need some kind of a service and if I got it out I doubt I would remember how to set it up or use it.

At primary school we children had sewing lessons, which I loved. We also had knitting lessons, which I couldn't do for toffee!! Our work had to be put in a trunk until the next lesson, but I smuggled my ridiculous
wooly -knitted camel out in my big grey pants & took it home so my lovely mum. She would help me to complete it; learning as we went & I smuggled it back the next Tuesday, ready for the lesson. I still love sewing & I can now knit too. 😺

I think I'm an old dog not willing to learn new tricks!

A regret of mine is not learning to use a machine, other than the very few lessons in home economics class. I now think a basic machine and lessons should be a staple in any household. It would have paid for itself in tailor costs and basic curtains or costumes.

Good for you; your top turned out nicely.

Well done.
I don't make any clothes now but do have some that need altering.

Mine got dusted the other day, its sitting in its case in a corner of the dining room.