I think it is all a mindset- we live in a throw away society, and there is no reward for making something that is long-lasting. Except for craftsters and artists, that is- I am speaking of manufacturing, here.
Look at what I just bought off etsy to make purses from. It is a feed sack from a french mill, circa 1930. When the farmer returned it, he got the 5f deposit back. It is machine darned all over! the mill owner had someone who had to maintain the bags on return. Just the concepts involved it that are daunting. Also, I just bought a junk treadle from a junk yard- really old irons, and the drawers hadn't been emptied! there were two well worn hand darning eggs, and one of those weird singer sock darner thingees.
I am going to stop, or I could go on forever. This is a common mental lament for me. Hand-work isn't appreciated, and pride in your product is useless because it will just get thrown away.