Sewing Machines

Sewing machines were invented in the early 19th century to meet an increased demand for uniform for French soldiers.

By mid 19th century, sewing machines were widely used across the western world, despite a fear by Luddites that they would result in mass unemployment.

Modern day sewing machines have evolved in a variety of ways, now allowing sewers to choose stitch length, stitch style and change out parts of the machines for different purposes.