Is it permitted to sew a garment on Chol Hamoed if one needs it for the festival?

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Synopsis

An amateur may sew garments normally on Chol Hamoed if needed; a professional must use modified technique (wide stitches, alternating high-low). All should be stringent with modification.

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
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