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Today in history - the invention of the first Automatic Sewing Machine by Elias Howe, of Massachusetts - 10 September 1846
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Elias Howe is one of my heroes!
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I agree with u.But we should thank Mr Isaac Singer 4 introducing the first sewing machine scaled 4 home use.
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grandmamek
10 Sep 2009
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Intersting information. The sewing machine sure has come a long way in the last 163 years. I am glad that mine is of the modern version!!
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asterixsew
10 Sep 2009
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There is a bit on Urban Threads about this and a great new design saying 'Keep calm and sew stuff' which sounds a good idea
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marjialexa
10 Sep 2009
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And wouldn't he just be surprised at what our modern machines can do! Thanks, Marthie, for reminding us. Hugs, Marji
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Pleasure. It was mention on a local program on our national TV
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michele921
10 Sep 2009
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this is a pic of the sewing machine that he is noted for.
Elias Howe's lockstitch machine, invented 1845.
can you imagine sewing on one of those LOL I thought my treadle machine was hard that muct have been wicked hard.
Elias Howe's lockstitch machine, invented 1845.
can you imagine sewing on one of those LOL I thought my treadle machine was hard that muct have been wicked hard.
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thank u 4 pic. And thank u 4 our modern machines