I made a lot of clothes for my family when they were young and I was a stay at home mom. Once I had a full time job there wasn't as much time for sewing and I bought more of their clothes, especially jeans and t shirts. Made both of the prom dresses for DD - prettier, cheaper and fit better than anything from a store.
Just went shopping with her this afternoon and she "made" me buy fabric to make her chemise for her RenFaire costume. We got enough cream color crinkle cotton fabric for 4 chemise for under $20. Which is less than the price of one already made. And she can dye them whatever color she wants.