Sewing is the craft of fastening or attaching objects using stitches made with a sewing needle and thread. Sewing is one of the oldest of the textile arts, arising in the Paleolithic era. For thousands of years, all sewing was done by hand. The invention of the sewing machine in the 19th century and the rise of computerization in the 20th century led to mass production and export of sewn objects, but hand sewing is still practiced around the world. The first known use of the word "sewing" was in the 14th century.
One of the best uses of sewing at home is to repair and alter existing clothes or to make your own from scratch. This is a more cost effective and sustainable way to build your wardrobe than buying new.