Sewing is the craft of fastening or attaching objects using stitches made with a needle and thread.  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. Sewing is the process of using a needle and thread to connect pieces of fabric or attach them to fabric surfaces. It's a practical skill used to make or repair clothing. It can also function as a creative outlet.