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- Dates back to Paleolithic times (30,000 B.C.)
- Early sewing needles were made of animal bones or horns
- Early thread was made of animal sinew
- Iron needles were invented in the 14th century
- The first sewing machine was invented by tailor Barthelemy Thimonnier in 1830
- Dozens of different stitch types are used for various applications
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Sewing is the ancient art of stitching cloth or other materials together with a needle and thread. The primary product of sewing is clothing and household furnishings such as curtains, blankets and upholstery for furniture. Most modern sewing is done with specially designed machines, the development of which in the 19th century made sewing exponentially faster and easier.
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Sewing Questions
Is looking for a sewing class to attend....any suggestions? 2 AnswersCheck out your latest sewing or craft related shop. Maybe a quilt shop, fabric store, or a place like Michaels. See if they have any lessons posted. If they don... read more
Got a sewing machine? How often do you get yours tuned? 2 AnswersYou should have your sewing machine professionally serviced at least once a year. If you are using it fairly heavily, you should have it serviced more frequent... read more
What's your favorite sewing machine foot other than the basic? Why?? 1 AnswerI apologize for the delay in answering your question. It got trapped in a que for a few days. I love the walking foot for my Bernina. I helps when working wi... read more
Thinking about taking sewing classes, any ideas about where to do that?? 2 AnswersIt really depends on what kind of sewing class you are looking for, it also depends if you want to take one online, or in store. Here are few options that shoul... read more
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User Recommended Links for Sewing | Suggest a Link
Apple-For -My-Eye %uFFFD Blog Archive %uFFFD english cut: bespoke savile row tailors:This fellow, VictorExcellent human interest from a blog in the UK!
marshalsandler.com Recommended by marshal sandler on January 24, 2008Toyota Sewing MachinesAisin is a Toyota group company and the official manufacturer of Toyota Sewing Machines.
www.aisineurope.com Recommended by sweetypie on February 28, 2008Make a Wicker Chair CushionI'm not great at sewing, but even I could make these chair cushions.
www.upholster.com Recommended by carrieann on March 16, 2008Clothkits - Make TimeVery cool!The patterns are printed onto the fabric...how easy!The prints are so cute too!
www.clothkits.co.uk Recommended by ambero on May 20, 2008ThreadBangerGreat ideas for clothing, not to mention tips on how to prolong the life of your threads and earth!
www.threadbanger.com Recommended by jessinamercy on June 27, 2008Bluebird Country Crafts - Beautiful Quilting and Embroiderywww.bluebirdcountrycrafts.com Recommended by None on July 21, 2008Haberdashery Sewing Buttons Sewing Crafts Supplies Shop Onlinewww.habbyworld.co.uk Recommended by None on July 23, 2008
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