The earliest mechanical sewing machines were utilized in the manufacturing lines of clothing factories. It wasn't until 1889 that a home sewing machine was invented and commercialized. The electrically driven sewing machine was widely used by 1905. In 1914, the first hand-powered sewing machine was introduced into the market. Sewing is a craft that has been done by humans for thousands of years. From ancient times, people have tried to make their own clothes because they are too expensive or not available in certain areas. Over time, these clothes were better designed and made from higher quality materials so they last longer. This is why you will often find very old garments still being worn today even though newer ones are available. In the 17th century, Henry VIII established the country's first government-run program to teach women how to sew so they could make their own clothes. This led to the creation of many large urban factories where workers wore specific uniforms indicating their trade. For example, a woman would go into the factory with her child who would be hired out to another family to be cared for while his or her mother sewed at work. When she finished, he would be given back to her caretaker. Today, most people still buy their clothes from stores but they are also sold online and through catalogs.