Yes, I've noticed where I live, all the fabric shops are gone except for one & I don't know how much longer they will be able to hold out. I guess not that many people sew anymore.
Actually, I've noticed everytime I go to Walmart (which is mostly where I shop), their selection of items is getting less and less. Now that they've put all the mom & pops out of business, they're just not giving us the selection we once had.
I have a love/hate feeling about Walmart.
The closest Walmart to me is really pretty dirty. They don't have the grocery section so I really only go in there for the fabric department and sometimes the garden shop. I'm sure that will be the next department to go.
People still sew but I think it's more quilting/crafts than clothes. I've made a few simple quilts but most of the sewing I do is home decor items like drapes & slipcovers.
The fabric shop nearest me 20 minutes away is in a not so nice neighborhood..high crime. The other is even further away in a nice neighborhood but I don't want to have to drive 30 minutes or more to buy a spool of quilting thread or a half a yard of fabric for binding. I go to Hobby Lobby the fartherest away shop only when they have batting half price....3-4 times a year.