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Guest Author, Linnca Stevens, Operations Manager / Co Founder, The Sewing Labs The Sewing Labs Robert Lackie instructs apprentices on fabric layout. I recently read a book titled “Shop Class as Soulcraft: An inquiry into the Value of Work” byMatthew Crawford. This book explores the differences between office work and manual workand argues that blue- collar professions are worth pursuing as a career path. (which we alreadyknow) Matthew is a motorcycle mechanic by choice and his wise and often humorousphilosophy really made me ponder and appreciate that I have chosen sewing as a hand-drivenoccupation to sustain me. He questions why manual work “has suffered such a devaluation asa component of education.” And how “the potential for human flourishing in the manual trades”… gives us rich cognitive challenges and psychic nourishment.”As I connect with employers and supporters of the field of Industrial Sewing, I share that sewingis an automation proof industry…