Sewing

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Sewing is putting thread through fabric, and can be done for both functional and decorative purposes.

functional < - - - - > decorative

Cut and Sew

Sewing used to create a 3D shape from 2D fabric panels.

Quilting

Sewing used attach flat panels.

Embroidery

Sewing used create decorations.

Hand Sewing - Running Stitch

Sewing machines don't sew running stitch.

Length limits: must pick seam length before sewing.
Thread management: need to pull all thread through every stitch.
Needle hand-off: needle can't be connected to machine.

Sewing Machines Sew Lockstitch

Let's Sew Like Machines

Puzzle for next time:
How did a machine make these?