Now, try knitting or crochet.

You’ll understand why the next person to laugh at or insult a sweater or blanket Grandma made them might get a punch in the mouth, or why crafters would sooner teach you how to do it yourself than to make a thing for you for free.

I, too, dusted off my sewing machine and taught myself to sew a mask. It was a mess, but it was functional — and my husband wore one to the grocery store, a few days ago. Took me about 4 hours to make my first two. :)