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 Featherweight 222K sewing machine with accessories and…

Singer Featherweight 222K sewing machine with accessories and carry case

A featherweight portable Singer sewing machine, model 222K, in…

Portable Singer Sewing Machine with Accessories and Manual

A featherweight portable Singer sewing machine, model 222K, in case, case width 36 cm comes with box, pedal, accessories and manual

A Singer sewing machine, serial number 45713, width 38 cm

Vintage Singer Sewing Machine, Serial #45713, 38cm Wide

A Singer sewing machine, serial number 45713, width 38 cm

Singer treadle sewing machine table 110 cm x 56 cm, 75 cm high

Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Table: 110x56x75cm

Singer treadle sewing machine table 110 cm x 56 cm, 75 cm high

A Singer sewing machine timber single drawer table 80 x 65 x 45…

Singer Sewing Machine Table with Single Drawer

A Singer sewing machine timber single drawer table 80 x 65 x 45 cm

Vintage hand operated Singer sewing machine, table top model in…

Antique Singer Sewing Machine in Oak Case

Vintage hand operated Singer sewing machine, table top model in domed oak case

Miniature Singer cast iron no 20 sewing machine, with original…

Miniature Singer Sewing Machine with Manual and Clamp

Miniature Singer cast iron no 20 sewing machine, with original instruction manual and table clamp

19th century Singer sewing machine 65 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 98…

Antique Singer Sewing Machine - 19th Century

19th century Singer sewing machine 65 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 98 cm high

An antique Singer Model 29 leather stitching sewing machine, On…

Antique Singer Leather Stitching Machine on Wooden Stand

An antique Singer Model 29 leather stitching sewing machine, On later wooden stand, without treadle drive. As-is.

A Singer sewing machine

Efficient Sewing with Singer Machine

A Singer sewing machine

Singer sewing machine table, with marble top, 73 cm x 49 cm, 73…

Marble-top Singer sewing machine table

Singer sewing machine table, with marble top, 73 cm x 49 cm, 73 cm high

Early hand operated portable sewing machine in original timber…

Antique Handheld Sewing Machine in Timber Case & Manual

Early hand operated portable sewing machine in original timber case with instruction manual, possibly Singer, height 21.5 cm approx

Boxed 'Girls' Singer Sewing Machine No20

Vintage Singer Sewing Machine No. 20 in Box

Boxed 'Girls' Singer Sewing Machine No20

Singer Featherweight 222K sewing machine with case and…

Singer Featherweight 222K with Case and Accessories

Singer Featherweight 222K sewing machine with case and accessories

A Treadle Singer sewing machine model V79541

Vintage Singer Treadle Sewing Machine V79541

A Treadle Singer sewing machine model V79541

Singer Featherweight 222K sewing machine with case and…

Singer 222K Featherweight Sewing Machine with Case and Accessories

Singer Featherweight 222K sewing machine with case and accessories

A Singer sewing machine table, wrought iron base, timber top…

Wrought Iron Sewing Table with Singer Machine

A Singer sewing machine table, wrought iron base, timber top with sewing machine, 74 x 92 x 44 cm

A Singer treadle-based sewing machine, circa 1910, the…

Antique Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Owned by Russell Crowe

A Singer treadle-based sewing machine, circa 1910, the rectangular oak body with a central concealed compartment housing the sewing machine, above four drawers and an iron base with an integral foot pedal, stamped serial number F299796. 76 cm high, 93 cm…

A Singer sewing machine, Catalog. B.U.K.12 E. Motor no.…

Vintage Singer Sewing Machine in Timber Case

A Singer sewing machine, Catalog. B.U.K.12 E. Motor no. K4152829, made in Great Britain by Simanco, in original timber case

A 1910 Singer Treadle sewing machine, Serial: G6317731, model:…

Limited Edition Singer Treadle Sewing Machine

A 1910 Singer Treadle sewing machine, Serial: G6317731, model: 44, limited run of 5000 units, 78 x 91 x 45 cm

An oak Singer Treadle sewing machine c. 1920, machine & belt…

Antique Singer Treadle Sewing Machine, Working Condition

An oak Singer Treadle sewing machine c. 1920, machine & belt intact on cast iron base, in working order, 77 x 90 x 44 cm [stowed]

A vintage Singer sewing machine cased in box, with motor…

Vintage Singer Sewing Machine with Accessories & Case

A vintage Singer sewing machine cased in box, with motor lubricant & other accessories

Singer treadle sewing machine.

Antique Singer Treadle Sewing Machine

Singer treadle sewing machine.

A miniature Singer sewing machine and attachments (4)

Mini Singer Sewing Machine and 4 Attachments Set

A miniature Singer sewing machine and attachments (4)

A Singer miniature sewing machine

Mini Sewing Machine for Quick and Easy Fixes

A Singer miniature sewing machine

A Victorian Singer pedal sewing machine with the original cast…

Victorian Singer Pedal Sewing Machine with Stand

A Victorian Singer pedal sewing machine with the original cast iron stand. 114 cm high, 72 cm wide, 47 cm deep.

Two vintage miniature sewing machines including Singer together…

Vintage Singer and Novelty Sewing Machine Set

Two vintage miniature sewing machines including Singer together with a novelty sewing machine sharpener

An electric Singer table model sewing machine

Electric Singer Sewing Machine

An electric Singer table model sewing machine

A Singer treble sewing machine c.1920 with Egyptian motif to…

Egyptian-inspired Singer Treble Sewing Machine (1920)

A Singer treble sewing machine c.1920 with Egyptian motif to celebrate discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb

Singer sewing machine, approx 100 cm high, 120 cm wide, 44 cm…

Large Singer Sewing Machine

Singer sewing machine, approx 100 cm high, 120 cm wide, 44 cm deep

A singer sewing machine floor model with Egyptian motif 52 x 42…

Egyptian Singer Sewing Machine Floor Model

A singer sewing machine floor model with Egyptian motif 52 x 42 x 88 cm

An early Singer sewing machine on cast iron base and oak top,…

Antique Singer Sewing Machine on Cast Iron Base and Oak Top

An early Singer sewing machine on cast iron base and oak top, 90 x 43 x 76 cm

Singer Sewhandy child?s sewing machine in box, English circa…

1950s Singer Sewhandy Child's Sewing Machine in Box

Singer Sewhandy child?s sewing machine in box, English circa 1950s

A Singer treadle sewing machine

Vintage Singer Treadle Sewing Machine

A Singer treadle sewing machine

Unusual Singer sewing machine on claw feet

Claw-footed Singer sewing machine

Unusual Singer sewing machine on claw feet

A Jones Sewing Machine Co. serpent neck sewing machine, c.1890,…

Gilded Serpent Neck Sewing Machine with Box

A Jones Sewing Machine Co. serpent neck sewing machine, c.1890, the black body decorated with a gilded leaf pattern, complete in box with later Singer decal

Singer sewing machine with oak case

Oak-cased Singer Sewing Machine

Singer sewing machine with oak case

Miniature Singer sewing machine

Tiny Singer Sewing Machine

Miniature Singer sewing machine

Antique 'Singer' sewing machine table (antique of the century)

Century-old Singer sewing machine table

Antique 'Singer' sewing machine table (antique of the century)

Miniature antique Singer sewing machine, approx 16.5 cm high

Antique Singer Miniature Sewing Machine - 16.5 cm High

Miniature antique Singer sewing machine, approx 16.5 cm high

Small singer sewing machine., marked made in great Britain.…

British Singer Mini Sewing Machine

Small singer sewing machine., marked made in great Britain. Measures 20 long by 15 cm tall

Antique Singer sewing machine

Vintage Singer Sewing Machine

Antique Singer sewing machine

Antique Singer treadle sewing machine, circa 1901

1901 Singer Treadle Sewing Machine

Antique Singer treadle sewing machine, circa 1901

Made in USA miniature Singer sewing machine, black cast iron…

Hand-cranked Singer sewing machine, made in USA

Made in USA miniature Singer sewing machine, black cast iron hand operated

A child's 'Singer' hand operated sewing machine. Height 18 cm

Child's Hand Operated Singer Sewing Machine - 18cm Height

A child's 'Singer' hand operated sewing machine. Height 18 cm

Vintage Singer sewing machine

Classic Singer Sewing Machine

Vintage Singer sewing machine

Early boxed Singer portable electric sewing machine. Serial no.…

Vintage Singer Portable Electric Sewing Machine with Accessories

Early boxed Singer portable electric sewing machine. Serial no. 221K1, with manual and accessories.

Vintage Singer portable sewing machine

Portable Singer Sewing Machine: Vintage Classic Design

Vintage Singer portable sewing machine

Singer mini sewing machine hand operated, 18 cm wide, 16 cm…

Hand-Operated Singer Mini Sewing Machine with Clamp

Singer mini sewing machine hand operated, 18 cm wide, 16 cm high. with clamp