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Historians of the early days of the sewing machine can argue for hours over the simple matter of who invented what is, in many ways, one of the most important machines ever devised. The story really starts in 1755 in London when a German immigrant, Charles Weisenthal, took out a patent for a needle to be used for mechanical sewing. There was no mention of a machine to go with it, and another 34 years were to pass before Englishman Thomas Saint invented what is generally considered to be the first real sewing machine. In 1790 the cabinet maker patented a machine with which an awl made a hole in leather and then allowed a needle to pass through. Critics of Saint's claim to fame point out that quite possibly Saint only patented an idea and that most likely the machine was never built. It is known that when an attempt was made in the 1880s to produce a machine from Saint's drawings it would not work without considerable modification. The story then moves to Germany where, in around 1810, inventor Balthasar Krems developed a machine for sewing caps. No exact dates can be given for the Krems models as no patents were taken out. An Austrian tailor Josef Madersperger produced a series of machines during the early years of the 19th century and received a patent in 1814. He was still working on the invention in 1839, aided by grants from the Austrian government, but he failed to get all the elements together successfully in one machine and eventually died a pauper. Two more inventions were patented in 1804, one in France to a Thomas Stone and a James Henderson - a machine which attempted to emulate hand sewing - and another to a Scott John Duncan for an embroidery machine using a number of needles. Nothing is known of the fate of either invention. America's first real claim to fame came in 1818 when a Vermont churchman John Adams Doge and his partner John Knowles produced a device which, although making a reasonable stitch, could only sew a very short length of material before laborious re-setting up was necessary. One of the more reasonable claimants for inventor of the sewing machine must be Barthelemy Thimonnier who, in 1830, was granted a patent by the French government. He used a barbed needle for his machine which was built almost entirely of wood. It is said that he originally designed the machine to do embroidery, but then saw its potential as a sewing machine. Unlike any others who went before him, he was able to convince the authorities of the usefulness of his invention and he was eventually given a contract to build a batch of machines and use them to sew uniforms for the French army. In less than 10 years after the granting of his patent Thimonnier had a factory running with 80 machines, but then ran into trouble from Parisian tailors. They feared that, were his machines successful, they would soon take over from hand sewing, putting the craftsmen tailors out of work. Late one night a group of tailors stormed the factory, destroying every machine, and causing Thimonnier to flee for his life. With a new partner he started again, produced a vastly- improved machine and looked set to go into full-scale production; but the tailors attacked again. With France in the grip of revolution, Thimonnier could expect little help from the police or army and fled to England with the one machine he was able to salvage. He certainly produced the first practical sewing machine, was the first man to offer machines for sale on a commercial basis and ran the first garment factory. For all that, he died in the poor house in 1857. In America a quaker Walter Hunt invented, in 1833, the first machine which did not try to emulate hand sewing. It made a lock stitch using two spools of thread and incorporated an eye-pointed needle as used today. But again it was unsuccessful for it could only produce short, straight, seams. Nine years later Hunt's countryman, John Greenough, produced a working machine in which the needle passed completely through the cloth. Although a model was made and exhibited in the hope of raising capital for its manufacture, there were no takers. Perhaps all the essentials of a modern machine came together in early 1844 when Englishman John Fisher invented a machine which although designed for the production of lace, was essentially a working sewing machine. Probably because of miss-filing at the patent office, this invention was overlooked during the long legal arguments between Singer and Howe as to the origins of the sewing machine. A year later it was patented and Howe set about trying to interest the tailoring trade in his invention. He even arranged a competition with his machine set against the finest hand sewers in America. The machine won hands down but the world wasn't ready for mechanised sewing and, despite months of demonstrations, he had still not made a single sale. Desperately in debt Howe sent his brother Amasa to England with the machine in the hope that it would receive more interest on the other side of the Atlantic. Amasa could find only one backer, a corset maker William Thomas, who eventually bought the rights to the invention and arranged for Elias to come to London to further develop the machine. The two did not work well together, each accusing the other of failing to honour agreements and eventually Elias, now almost penniless, returned to America. When he arrived home he found that the sewing machine had finally caught on and that dozens of manufacturers, including Singer, were busy manufacturing machines - all of which contravened the Howe patents. A long series of law suits followed and were only settled when the big companies, including Wheeler & Wilson and Grover & Baker, joined together, pooled their patents, and fought as a unit to protect their monopoly. Singer did not invent any notable sewing-machine advances, but he did pioneer the hire-purchase system and aggressive sales tactics. So the argument can go on about just who invented the sewing machine and it is unlikely that there will ever be agreement. What is clear, however, is that without the work of those long-dead pioneers, the dream of mechanised sewing would never have been realised.

As I mentioned yesterday, I spent the better part of last week shopping for a new sewing machine. Say hello to my new baby, a Janome Horizon 7700! I’ve only had her for a few days, so I haven’t used a lot of the advanced features or quilted yet, but so far she is a rock star! Sews like a dream, soooo quietly and steadily. Every time I walk past, I just have to give her a little pat. : ) But now that the process is done and I’ve got my beautiful new machine, I have one simple question: ? It isn’t easy to compare models and features when most dealers carry only one or two makes. I don’t like getting the hard-sell from salespeople, and what’s with all the secrecy about what people are actually paying for these things? It’s worse than buying a used car! So I spent an intense couple of days reading everything I could about the various models and test-driving machines at dealers. Here’s my wish-list of the features I was looking for: • a larger throat space to fit quilts under (my old Baby Lock had about 7.5″ from the needle to the side of the machine) • a dual-feed system (which means it feeds the fabric from both underneath and above) • needle up-down feature • auto needle threader and thread cutter (my Baby Lock had these, so I don’t think live without them now!) • knee lift for the presser foot (my Baby Lock came with this, but I could never use it comfortably with that machine) • good extension table for quilting • excellent free-motion quilting feet/accessories—preferably included With that list in hand, it didn’t take me long to narrow down some contenders via the reviews. My “finalists” are below. I found both The Quilting Board and Patternreview.com to be good sources for reviews, although on Patternreview.com you have to register to read reviews more than six months old, and I was unable to get their log-in screen to work (it kept re-directing me in a loop). There are also Yahoo user groups for certain brands/models, which may be helpful—just do a Google search for a specific group.

The SINGER Heavy-Duty Sewing Machine 4423.CL offers the perfect balance of durability and functionality. With a heavy-duty metal frame, a stainless steel bed plate and an extra-high sewing speed of 1, 100 stitches per minute, this sewing machine is impressive. This SINGER Heavy-Duty Sewing Machine includes an automatic needle threader, 23 built-in stitches (essential, decorative and stretch), an automatic 1-step buttonhole, and drop feed for creative top-stitching and free motion sewing. Extra-high sewing speed. Professional speed for faster results. 1, 100 stitches per minute Automatic needle threader. Sewing's biggest timesaver Drop feed. Free motion sewing for creative top-stitching Stainless steel bed plate. Smooth, even skip-free sewing 23 built-in stitches. Essential, decorative and stretch Top drop-in bobbin. Easy in and out bobbin for quicker threading Heavy-duty metal frame. Machine remains still for skip-free sewing Accessories: All purpose foot Zipper foot Buttonhole foot Button sewing foot Edge/quilting guide

Replacing my thirty five year old JC Penney's machine with this Singer Talent. The bobbin threading was the only thing that took me a few try's to accomplish. Trying to find the correct bobbins to buy I chose the wrong type. Couldn't find the bobbin number "45" anyplace in the book. The fabric store associate explained the beveled and flat topped bobbins to me. Having fun using my new machine. Was this review helpful? | Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality This is the first sewing machine that I've owned, and with a little help from the instructional DVD and a few youtube videos, I got it working no problem. The instructions were easy to follow; my only issue was getting the bobbin right...but that was user error, and I don't usually make the same mistake anymore. The machine itself is easy to use, easy to set up, and light to move around. I've used it for a few different projects, and overall, I couldn't be happier with this machine. Was this review helpful? | Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use I bought this machine a little while ago, and it is wonderful! I love the automatic threader, and with a little work, the buttonhole maker is perfect! I have made a little pouch and a pair of pants now, different fabrics, and it works well. This machine is pretty quiet, and I love working with it. I feel like I am transported to a nice calm place while I work! Works great and is great for a beginner! Was this review helpful? | Bought as a present when old machine broke in middle of project. Haven't owned a Singer product in years but will stay with it in future. Glad to be using these products again. Was this review helpful? | I have now sewn in over 20 years. I took it out of the box and was sewing in the same day. I am going to get many years of joy out of this very basic but functional machine. Was this review helpful?

The history of the sewing machine started back in 1755 when Charles Weisenthal, a German immigrant in London, took a patent out for a needle which could be used for mechanical sewing. There was no machine mentioned to go with it, and thirty-four years passed before Thomas Saint, an Englishman, created what is thought to be as the first actual sewing machine. In 1790 he then patented a machine that had an awl which made a hole in leather and then let a needle pass through. Critics of this claim to Saint’s fame help us remember that it is possible Saint only patented an idea, but that the machine wasn’t likely ever built. In the 1880s when an attempt was made to make a machine from the drawings Saint made that it didn’t work without a lot of modification. In around 1810 in Germany, inventor Balthasar Krems created a machine to sew caps. There are no exact dates for the Krems models and there were also no patents taken. Josef Madersperger, an Austrian tailor, made a series of machines in the early 19th century and got a patent in 1814. He was working on it in 1839 after the Austrian government gave him grants, but he failed to put all the elements successfully together in one machine and died a pauper. In 1804, an additional two machines were patented, one to James Henderson and Thomas Stone in France for a machine that tried emulating hand sewing, and another to Scott John Duncan for a machine that did embroidery using several different needles. John Adams Doge and John Knowles made a device in 1818 in Vermont which made a reasonable stitch, but could sew only a very short length of material before it needed laborious re-setting. Barthelemy Thimonnier, in 1830, was granted a patent by the government of France. For his machine he used a barbed needle that was built almost completely of wood. The original design is said to be used for embroidery, but he then saw its potential for a sewing machine.

Discover Sewing is a family owned business that has provided enjoyment to the sewers of Atlanta for many years. We take sewing as seriously as our customers do! We are committed to providing our customers with the best sewing and floor care brands available and offer the highest quality of service possible. Discover sewing is one of the largest Husqvarna Viking dealers in the world and the only dealer to twice win the most prestigious International Dealer of the Year award. Husqvarna Viking delivers innovative sewing machines and complimentary products designed by sewers, for sewers. For 140 years Husqvarna Viking has been spreading the joy of sewing throughout the world. We are Atlanta’s authorized Brother dealer, with a large showroom to help you choose the sewing machine that is perfect for you. Brother offers a full line of home sewing machines, from basic, to top-of-the-line sewing a nd embroidery machines. The company is recognized for its high-quality, state-of-the-art machines and accessories, offering ease of use and flexibility at affordable prices. At Discover Sewing, we're proud to carry PFAFF, the brand that offers an extensive range of sewing machines and relat ed products for sewing, quilting and embroidering. PFAFF’s products embody the perfection of craft, precision and supreme technology with a German design. Additionally, our showroom displays sewing cabinets and other furniture manufactured by Arrow, Kangaroo, Koala. Our sales staff is extremely knowledgeable, receiving ongoing education and training so they can provide our customers with excellent service and help them select the best sewing machine or vacuum for their needs. We also employ a highly trained service department that has been certified by Sin ger, Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff, Brother, Simplicity, and Miele and we offer service on all brands of machines. Having fun in our sewing classes is a guarantee! We believe we have the best instructors around. They offer our customers knowledge backed by many years experience, encouragement and humor. Discover Sewing Express is located inside Jo-Ann Stores in our Snellville and Alpharetta locations and offer the beloved Singer sewing machine line, as well as Husqvarna Viking machines, sergers, software and accessories.

For simple basic sewing, this machine works well but it does not work well for knit fabrics and the instruction book does not have instructions for different types of fabrics. also, the upper thread does not stay in place. Was this review helpful? | I got this machine for Christmas in 2013. I was over the moon, I loved it. I used it virtually everyday and everyday would get increasingly frustrated with the bobbin. It's almost as though it might get too hot, or alignment would get off. It would work for several minutes then bunch up. And with no real way to adjust the tension makes it frustrating. This machine is good for light use, very basic sewing, and someone who is willing to spend extra time to go slow and not use the back stitching. It has difficulty going through 4 layers of thin cotton and batting (table runners) Overall, it is an OK machine. It's good for the price you pay. Was this review helpful? | Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality I love my machine. It was not difficulty to get started sewing at all. The instructions are simple and easy to understand. Was this review helpful? | Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality, Singer 1512 Promise Ii Sewing machine was easy to set up. I still knew how to thread. I sewed my first torn socks, just to try the machine out. It was wonderful, the only thing it didn't come with any oil. I guess I can go to some fabric place, and get me some oil for the machine. But instructions are easy to follow. My husband gave me this singer as a gift. I use to sew my little girls clothes, now I have grandsons, so I can sew their clothes. I really enjoy this singer, it even stitches in reverse. Was this review helpful? | Temperamental, Can Require Frequent Re-threading The good news... great price & you get many opportunities to practice re-threading. The bad news... you get many opportunities to practice re-threading. Keeping the adage "You get what you pay for" in mind, this machine has met my expectations of a device in this price range. I am a beginner and had only sewn one project, as a learning exercise, prior to purchasing the 1512 Promise II. My goal was to help my son create an ambitious, custom, but fun Halloween costume. Given my limited experience and infrequent need, I was not ready to invest in a professional grade machine. Based on cost and local availability, I settled on the 1512 Promise II model, despite mixed reviews. My experience with this machine was a positive one, albeit frustrating at times. I was able to deliver an acceptable version of the desired costume (particularly given my skill level) and my son was proud to wear it. The 1512 did not let me down, in the long run. However, I would warn that the bobbin is touchy and can be a source of frustration, until you get a feel for how to keep it threaded between stitches. In my case I had to ensure there was at least 8" of thread pulled through the needle, etc. after each stitch (the manual suggests up to 6"). After some initial discouragement, trial & error, I was able to "get the hang of it" and my project went relatively smoothly from that point on.

SINGER, from a single product sewing machine company evolved into a multi-product consumer durable company in 1985 for further growth and expansion. SINGER has been operating in this region since 1905, when the first SINGER sewing machines went on Sale at Chittagong and Dhaka shops. Today, SINGER Bangladesh Ltd. is a large, diversified company with unmatched presence throughout Bangladesh. The brand SINGER is a household name and a synonym of quality, trust and reliability. THE ORIGIN STORY SINGER’s history can be traced back to 1851, when Sir Isaac Merritt SINGER with $40 in borrowed capital began to manufacture and sell a machine to automate and assist in the making of clothing was also known as the sewing machine. This revolutionary product was the first offering from the newly formed I.M. SINGER & Company, which later evolved into the world as the leader in manufacturing and distribution of sewing related products better known as SINGER. The first electric machine was introduced in 1889 and by the turn of the century, annual sales had reached $1.35 million. As it expanded, a separate subsidiary was established to handle sales and distribution in the western hemisphere which was called the SINGER Sewing Machine Company. Capitalizing on its famous brand name, its hire-purchase plan and its vast network of retail outlets and other distribution points around the world, SINGER introduced electronics, home appliances, and other consumer durables especially in the Asia Pacific Rim, Latin America and the Caribbean. As its reach grew wider, it slowly became a household name throughout the world.

We're desperately awaiting degree show season – that time of year when we get to see what all those bright young things are coming up with and to fill our boots with ideas. In the mean time here are some designers who are guaranteed to get you inspired. Charlotte Linton is a London-based print designer, illustrator and fashion writer. Charlotte launched the Charlotte Linton Scarf label back in 2009, and his since been creating seasonal collections of bold and beautiful scarves, produced using a combination of hand-drawing and digital fabric printing techniques. Emily Millichip and Gabriella Marcella of Risotto Studio have recently collaborated on . These striking prints were printed by Edinburgh's BeFab Be Creative which makes this a Make Works love triangle. Emily Millichip is an independent fashion designer manufacturing bespoke and custom pieces. You can check out her listing on Make Works here Risotto Studio is a Risograph design and print studio. BeFab Be Creative are a Reactive Digital Fabric Printing Bureau. Kristi O'Meara is a painter and graphic designer, as well as being one of the founders of, a textile and design studio in Chicago. Kristi has also just completed her first publication, Kristi produces a range of homeware including cushions, bags and robes in daring and other-worldly patterns. This is a collection of scarves designed by and Native Flok is an Edinburgh-based upholstery service. This piece features fabric designed by artist Rowan Leckie, which was digitally printed by . This collaboration was part of the Native Flok is listed on Make Works and you can check out As part of Grayson's exhibition at The National Portrait Gallery titled 'Who are you?' He designed this silk scarf named 'The Ashford Hijab' The image is a snapshot taken from the narrative of the life of Kayleigh Khosravi and her four children who live in Ashford, Kent. Sophie Collom is a London-based Textile designer who works with BeFab Be Creative and is featured on Printed & Co. She mainly works with watercolour and gouache using muted, pastel and grey tones. Printed & Co is a curated collection of surface pattern and fabric designers. If you're looking to start a project with printed fabric, can't find what you're looking for in the shops and don't have the inclination to design it yourself, is a great resource. They sell a range of fabrics by the meter, printed on Silk, Cotton, Bamboo and Linen. BeFab Be Creative run Printed & Co, and also print all of the fabric.