Our un-named friend and several others thought that this would serve as an excellent way of introducing new characters. Additionally, it would focus on one of those industries that seem to be growing throughout the world. Someone even suggested that this could facilitate (I'm even starting to write like a call centre manager) the much-awaited cameo of Julie Walters as a trainer or supervisor.
What do we think? Has the vision of women (and a man) slumped over sewing machines had its day? Could the Coronation Street producers get more mileage out of a more '21st century' industry? Or should they leave well alone and let the workers carry on stitching? Over to you!