I've finally started sewing our living room curtains. I need a special needle to sew the sheers (size 9 ... normally only 11, 14, and 16 can be found) without ripping them along the way. I also learned how to sew a french seam to finish the seams. Of course, I still have a long way to go. Wish me luck in finishing them before we deside to move. Hah!!