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History of the Sewing Machine

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Early Sewing machines were either hand powered or foot powered as shown in
the photo above, as electricity was not yet invented. These type of
machines were considered a major improvement over hand sewing. But
still getting things done and production was limited to the amount of
energy the sewing machine operator could do. The first machine only
used one thread to create a "chain stitch", unlike the machines today
which use two, the spool of thread and the top and the bottom thread which
is known as the bobbin. The old machines that only used one thread
unraveled quite often which resulted in seams unraveling and falling apart
because the stitching didn't "lock". Many working "toy"
machines today are like that and I do not recommend getting them if your
child is interested in sewing.
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In 1854, a man by
the name of Elias Howe introduced the first "lock-stitch" sewing machine which
used two threads to "lock" together and create a stitch. This
stopped the unraveling problem.
Later the electric
motor was added to the sewing machine which allowed the seamstress to sew
much faster and produce more garments or products.
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| Later in years other
inventors like Isaac Singer and A.B. Wilson improved on the "lock-stitch"
sewing machine idea and created machines used today. |

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Recommended Sewing Machines
(We use White/Vicking
and Singer/Brother Brand Machines in our
sewing school)
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Sewing Tips
Advance Sewing Tips
Sewing Clothes Info Page
Sewing Quilts Info Page

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