It was my GM that taught me to sew on her New Home treadle machine. My mother died in childbirth and Granny taught me to sew, cut out patterns, knit, crochet, and cook. She was such a peach and I miss her still after 30 years. I married and had two boys, but I taught them both to use the sewing machine, basic hand sewing, cooking and things all young people should be taught to help them take care of themselves in life. I now have two grandsons, and see no girls in the near future to teach sewing to. If I had the room, I would try to get some young ladies interested in the art of sewing, but in the time left to me, I am making all sorts of projects for a sewing group that supplies hospitals, group homes, children's agencies, nursing homes, etc. with handmade items.
Concider yourself sooooo fortunate to have daughters and granddaughters to gift with your knowledge!!