I think imperial is more applicable in most practical work (carpentry, sewing, for example)

a lot of measurements are relative and based on ratios which is where imperial shines instead of absolute values which is where metric has an advantage.

Also in most crafting work, not that much precision is needed. Natural materials like wood and cloth allow for tolerance. In most work, increments of 16th or 32nds of an inch is enough tolerance. Of course as technology and materials mature, the need for more and more precise measurements arise and that's where metric shines. But on a practical level, imperial is much easier to work with for the every day.