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Chinese archaeologists found a complete set of sewing needles and thimbles in a tomb from the Han Dynasty Era in China. (202 BC-AD 220)

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In England a machine was created that "emulated hand sewing." Although it is not known for sure if there ever really was one from this time.

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Barthelemy Thimonnier Issues First Working Sewing Machine

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Barthelemy Thimonnier Issues First Working Sewing Machine

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In France Thimonnier issued a patent for the sewing machine. It made a chain stitch that resembled what could be done by hand. But a group of fearful French tailors rioted against him and burnt down his factory in fear of unemployment.

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Started to create the machine in 1832. It included 2 needles each with an eye. It would have produced a "lock stitch." But he later abandoned the project when he realized it would put people out of their jobs.

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Elias Howe issued for a patent after he created his sewing machine.

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Isacc Singer is credited with creating the first successful sewing machine completed with the machine, needle, thread, and thimble.

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Isacc Singer had his sewing machine featured in the Scientific American on November 1, 1851.

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Elias Howe dies a rich man from the popularity rise with his sewing machine.

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Helen Blanchard Patented The First Zig-Zag Machine

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Helen Blanchard Patented The First Zig-Zag Machine

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Helen Augusta Blanchard had patented the first zig-zag sewing machine. This stitch would allow a better seal of the edges of the seams which would have the garment more sturdy.

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Sewing Machines were previusly only used in productions lines. But as of 1889 they were avaliable for the publiv to purchase for at home use.