Does anyone here sew?

I am a self taught seamstress and it was not hard. There are many good machines out there, but expect to pay $250 to $300 for a quality basic machine with a few stitches, attachments and features. For sanity's sake get a machine with an automatic button hole feature otherwise you'll wonder why you ever decided to take up sewing in the first place.
I'll tell you right now, once you learn to sew it opens up whole new wardrobe choices and the fit can't be beat! Especially if you're not a stick woman.
Most sewing machine stores and fabric shops offer sewing classes (one or two day) and several community colleges also offer short (3 to 6 week) courses if you prefer a more formal setting.
Kate