I can't remember a time when my Mom didn't sew. Everything in our home made of cloth went through her machine at some point. Coats, drapes, snow pants ( remember snow pants?), clothing . Every night after dinner she would go to her machine for at least an hour. Once she told me that if she did not make about one new item every other week for each that she would never be able to keep us clothed. I can remember waiting for her to finish cutting so we could have some scraps for doll/barbie clothes. That was the only thing I think barbie was good for , ....learning to sew outfits.
She also knit our sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves... pretty amazing seeing how she worked full time.