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A Chronology of Sewing machine inventions

The Renovation of old machines

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The Amazing Adventures of Fred the Thread

Please do not mail me about the manufacturing date or value of a machine. For the majority of models this information is not available. I shall include any information I do find.

How sewing machines work - with animations

The task - a good starting place Location of Parts Basic Chainstitch Twisted Chainstitch The Lockstitch Oscillating-Hook Rotating Hook Double Locking Chainstitch Singer Dates - Alan Quinn's Site Email me About This Site

The Needlebar Boat Races The Take-up Lever The 4 Motion Feed Transferring Motion 1 Bobbin Winders Thread Technology Thimonnier's stitch Saint's machine The very first