"Little Grandma" (Mom's Mom & 4' 11") used to make my school dresses. I remember the full skirts with the sash tied into a big bow. Mom never sewed until she came to live with me and I got her started quilting.
I used to make Barbie clothes by hand & then I took a class in high school to make an apron, but mainly I taught myself to sew when I had my children. I made all their clothes and did a few quilts but didn't really have the time until they were grown.
My youngest daughter & my daughter-in-law have expressed interest so I've been teaching them to sew (& crochet but they're both afraid of knitting so far) and they love to "shop my stash" which Cathe says is bigger than a quilt store anyway!