I would say that it's worth learning to sew to make a tarp and maybe a bivy sac, but for the other projects it does take some skill. Good sewers make it look easy, but it takes a lot of time to get good. So, beyond tarps and bivies, I would say: no, don't learn to sew, unless you are also looking for a new hobby!

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