I sew basically only for repairs/mending, or in straight lines (did some curtains, and a bodypillowcase or two). My Mom sews well, or used to, and I've been taught, but as you say, the nuances are the thing. Darts? Ha.

When you're ready to butcher the chickens, would you let me come learn too? Chickens are next on my list (already have the rabbits, been watching YouTube instructionals on how to clean/gut/prepare them for cooking. Still not sure how I'm going to kill them, though) and I learn best by watching.

I knit well. I haven't done socks, just out of lack of interest, but vests and sweaters and scarves and blankets... yes. I can't crochet for nothin', though.

I wish I had a wood stove, or even a fireplace! What bozo builds in New England without one? I've talked to contractors and short of adding on to the house, I can't put a woodstove in. *cries*