Even though I'm a guy, I've picked up sewing and sewing machines as a hobby recently. It's relaxing. I love using the machine to stitch some fabrics together with some thread to make my own fashion pieces.
Wow! How long does it take to sew a piece? That's neat because sewing has been around for a long time!
Oh, it depends on the pieces, so it varies. But you're right! That's what drew me to it, was the history of it. Sewing is one of the oldest textile arts--I mean, we're talking the Paleolithic Era.
I see! That is so impressive! And I bet it has evolved somewhat over time! Do you make sewing pieces as gifts as well?
I haven't quite gotten to that point yet.. still working my way up to just being able to handle what I like for me. But yeah.. I'm grateful that it evolved with the sewing machine back with the first Industrial Revolution. Much less manual work involved with it now.