I sat by my Grandmothers tredle machine while she was making feedsak dresses for me when I was a todler.
As soon as I couod hold a needle My Mother would let me practice running stitches on a scrap while she was mending.
when Iwas a teen I started making my skirts and dresses(Back in the day it was cheaper) I progressed to other gaement sewing even lingerie in the 60's when it was the rage.made one deaughter's wedding dress and Bridesmaid dresses for the other deaughter. many curtians drapes and home decor. Quilting is the most fun.