Quote Originally Posted by RockyR View Post
I would suggest that we need to redefine craftsman in a modern age. There are those who are better at making things with sewing machines (read as 'technology') than those who sew by hand. Perhaps "tecraftsman"? People who are the best in their field with the aid of technology.
I would argue that "craftsmanship" does not exclude the use of technology and therefore a new term "tecraftsman" is not necessary. The craftsman uses the tools right for the job, be it a human-powered one or an electronic-one controlled by the human. So a sewing machine under the control of a craftsman is simply another tool.