Mom's can teach their kids to sew...at least give them a taste of it. When my girls were in 6 & 7th grades they each made a dress. They loved it and wore it. They didn't do much else after that, but they each asked for a sewing machine for a wedding after they were married. Now they can both sew. One has even made a couple baby quilts and can create bags and things w/out a pattern...all that from just one sewing session!
Anyone who is willing to teach a sewing class would be a real asset to the community. I think Joanns offers some basic teen classes in our area....maybe not in other areas though.