Do You Know How to Sew?

My answer to that question would be: sort of. I took the requisite home ec/sewing classes back in 8th grade, but that was, we'll say, several years ago. I've dabbled since then, but I haven't done anything really complicated—my crafty tendencies have veered more toward knitting, embroidery, screen printing, etc.

However, I brought my sewing machine back from my parents' house last week, and I'm now filled with anticipation about all the amazing things I can make. BurdaStyle has become my...