• We have engineered our tents for machine sewing so that they are strong and long lasting. Historically, a tent would not be expected to last more than a few years. We want you to have yours for at least a decade or more. • There are some hand sewists who are incredibly fast, but the heavy duty canvas that we use is really hard on the hands. Our massive industrial sewing machines are super fast and allow our stitchers to keep at it without ruining their hands, wrists, and bodies.  • The amount we would have to charge for a super skilled sewist to take the time to hand stitch your tent would be astronomically more than we charge now.