I always wonder how much I saved by sewing and/or repairing clothes for my family. I sewed up lots of skirts/dresses for my daughter (before she had an opinion - ha). I repaired (continuously) my boys' rips/tears. My husband is 5'3", so I have to alter EVERYTHING he wears.
I also whipped up curtains, "babies" (a doll-like thing they'd drag around), pillows, etc. I didn't have much time when the kids were small, though.
But quilting is my passion. And I have more time now and can be found most days sewing, designing or cutting for a quilt. :D