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by marthie 10 Sep 2009 ( edited Sep 10'09 23:38 )
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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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by cinderoak 10 Sep 2009
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Elias Howe is one of my heroes!
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by marthie 10 Sep 2009
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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by jrob 10 Sep 2009
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Thanks Elias!
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by 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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by 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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by 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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by marthie 11 Sep 2009
Pleasure. It was mention on a local program on our national TV
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by 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.
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by marthie 11 Sep 2009
thank u 4 pic. And thank u 4 our modern machines