It all started out with a needle and thread. One stitch after another attaching objects together. Sewing started out with just a needle and thread back in B.C. Now in this era we’ve invented sewing machines that will finish your work in minutes, while stitching by hand took hours and maybe even days.
The art of attaching objects together is not new to mankind. It’s believed that 25000 years ago, man used to sew together fur, hide, skin and bark for clothes by using a needle and thread. They used animal bones, ivory, and antler. They made their thread from sinew, catgut, veins and plant fiber.
People begin wearing clothing about 60000 years ago. They didn’t sew their clothes at all. instead, they wrapped fur and leather around themselves. Around 45000 B.C. people moved to Central Asia where it was colder. That’s when they realized they needed warmer, stronger, and long lasting clothes. The art of attaching objects together is not new to mankind. It’s believed that 25000 years ago, man used to sew together fur, hide, skin and bark for clothes by using a needle and thread. They used animal bones, ivory, and antler. They made their thread from sinew, catgut, veins and plant fiber.
Now, we sewing machines. A sewing machine automatically sews your clothes in minutes. Although, people today still stitch, but with metal needles and thread made of staple fibers, yarn, and cotton. Karima Almachy, a mother of five quoted, “As a kid, I loved stitching with my mom, I was the oldest child out of ten kids, so my mom and I sewed most of the clothes for them to wear. Thats till I turned 14 years old and my dad bought me a sewing machine that I shared with my mom.” Karima added, “My mom and I designed quilts, dresses even curtains. We used our imagination and added things to give it our own touches.”
Sewing is an art that has been passed on through generations and will never stop. Sure, you can buy from stores, but making it your own is different and it has a more unique look to it. Sewing is also a great way to express your imagination. Its also a great thing to do with family and friends and creates a great bond.
Hawra Aldaibil
Journalist
4th hour
That is very true, sewing your own clothing can give it more meaning than just buying them from the store. Although I think it is a nice idea, i don’t think it is very common for people to just make their own clothing rather than buy them. Im sure that there are people these days who are willing to go through the time it takes to make clothing, but these days people prefer simplicity. An example would be how we are advancing in technology, like mentioned above with the transition of needle and thread to machinery.