The History of the Sewing Machine

Just a quick post for you today! Terry's Fabrics sent over this infographic about the history of the sewing machine and I found it really interesting so I thought some of you might too! Even more amazing than the fact that the first sewing machine was around over 250 years ago, is the fact that up until then the clothes of every single person were made entirely by hand. No wonder people wore the same clothes day in, day out! I sometimes work at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London and the costume department there has an 'original practice' store of costumes. All the costumes in there have been made as they would have been in Elizabethan times...entirely by hand! There are some absolutely spectacular pieces in there; doublets and hose, farthingales and gowns. All made with such beautiful tiny stitches. I can't even imagine how long each item must take and the skill involved.

Anyway, I've got a little side tracked! Enjoy!