This chapter explores the differences between sewing and knitting, including the materials used, the techniques involved, and the terms used to describe people who do these activities. It also encourages listeners to submit questions about American English.
Sewing connects pre-made pieces of fabric, while knitting creates fabric from yarn.
Sewing can be done by hand or machine, while knitting typically uses yarn and knitting needles.
Historically, most factory seamstresses were women, but today, a person who sews is called a sewist or tailor.