Hi Historians!

I know this is a bit more anthropological, but I'm curious about the origins of sewing. Did one culture invent it and it spread? Is it an innate thing that all cultures share, like soup? What techniques did various ancient cultures use- any that we don't use today? If anyone knows anything about the origins of knitting or crochet as well, I'd love to hear about them.

Also, when did we start using medical stitches? Have we used those as long as we've had needles, or is it a more modern practice?

Thanks!