The history of the sewing machine dates back to the 18th century when the first designs for mechanical sewing machines were proposed. However, it wasn't until the 19th century that practical sewing machines were developed, revolutionizing the way clothes were made and paving the way for the modern textile industry.

In 1790, the English inventor Thomas Saint patented the first working sewing machine, which was designed for sewing leather and canvas. However, his machine was never put into production, and its design was lost.

In 1830, the French tailor Barthelemy Thimonnier invented a sewing machine that used a hooked more...

The Singer sewing machine is one of the most iconic and recognizable brands in the world of sewing. The company was founded in 1851 by Isaac Singer, who had invented a new and improved sewing machine that quickly became popular with seamstresses and tailors around the world.

Singer's first sewing machine, which was patented in 1851, was an improvement on earlier designs that used a needle with an eye at the point instead of a hook. Singer's machine used a shuttle instead of a needle and was able to sew much faster and more accurately than earlier machines more...

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Singer USA miniature childs sewing machine,

Child's Singer USA Sewing Machine

Singer USA miniature childs sewing machine,

A Singer child's sewing machine, circa 1920. Boxed.

1920 Singer Child's Sewing Machine in Box

A Singer child's sewing machine, circa 1920. Boxed.

A child's miniature Singer sewing machine

Child's Singer Sewing Machine Miniature

A child's miniature Singer sewing machine

A vintage child's 'Singer' sewing machine, made in Italy 15 x…

Vintage Child's Singer Sewing Machine from Italy

A vintage child's 'Singer' sewing machine, made in Italy 15 x 10 x 6 cm

Early 20th century child's black Singer sewing machine

Child's Vintage Black Singer Sewing Machine

Early 20th century child's black Singer sewing machine

Child's black Singer sewing machine

Black Singer Kids' Sewing Machine

Child's black Singer sewing machine