Sewing machine
Textiles & Clothing

Sewing machine

19th century onward

A sewing machine coordinates a needle, thread-handling mechanism and fabric feed to make repeated stitches. Lockstitch and chainstitch systems transformed clothing manufacture, repair and domestic sewing.

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A sewing machine coordinates a needle, thread-handling mechanism and fabric feed to make repeated stitches. Lockstitch and chainstitch systems transformed clothing manufacture, repair and domestic sewing.

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Image: Sewingmachine1.jpg
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License: Public domain

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