Sunday, December 11, 2011
A history of the Sewing Machine
Before the invention of the sewing machine, all clothing, furniture and even agricultural bags were sewn by hand. The series of events and inventions that have led to what we now recognize as a sewing machine was a very important part of history. Here is an overview of some inventors, their contributions and how we have finally made reality the dream of a machine that could take the work of sewing.
The first person to apply for a patent for a sewing machine was a British inventor named Thomas Saint in 1791, but his machine was not known to have ever been developed. Machine sewing work real first to be presented as such in the world is in 1814 by an Austrian tailor Josef Madersperger, although not apparently work machine seems to come from his work.
In 1830, Barthlemy Thimonnier of France patented a working machine that was capable of stitching straight seams with a string mesh. In 1841, that he had a factory of these machines, but it would have been sabotaged and burned by French tailors, they have been reported to have seen the existence of these machines as a threat to their jobs rather valuable work as sewing machine tool came to be. Thimonnier finally arrived in England with a machine and was apparently the first person to propose machines work for sale, he also runs a garment factory.
Hunting American Walter invented the first machine sewing for lockstitch in 1833. This machine used 2 coils of wire with a needle sharp eye similar to the machines of today, however the machine must be reset too often to be viable. Another American, John Greenough, produced a work machine in which the needle completely crossed the cloth but could not generate enough interest to produce the machine for resale.
Elias Howe has created a machine similar to the one made by Walter Hunt in 1845. There are a number of improvements which made her the most viable machine yet although it is difficult to obtain financial support. After trying to sell his machine in England, he returned to the United States find many people took his idea and producing similar machines which apparently infringed its patent.
Isaac Merritt Singer was an engineer who decided to redesign of sewing machine Rotary. His machine used a flight instead of a Rotary; the needle was mounted vertically and included a DOE foot to hold the cloth in place. He had a fixed arm to hold the needle and also included a basic tensioning system. Singer Gets an American patent for his machine in 1851, he developed a pedal or treadle, for use with its machines. Howe was singer and a few others to the Court violations of patents and received compensation.
Interestingly, if you find these interesting things is that the type first hire payment scheme is reported to have first been provoked by the singer and a lawyer named Edward Clark and was about to allow people to afford to buy their sewing machines. The success of the sewing Singer machines tends to be more attributed to technical sales used by the singer and Clark, rather than something exceptional different with their machines.
Over the years other people and partnerships made improvements and manufactured more than machines. There is more than a few disputes about patents and the threats to sue. Allen B Wilson and Nathaniel Wheeler created a smoother machine more calm under the machines for the manufacture of Wheeler and Wilson Company in the 1850s and 1960. People in the design and production of machines to sew, "The War Sewing Machine" appeared as everyone tried to protect their intellectual property, singer, Howe, Wheeler and Wilson Grove and Baker finally with their patent forming "Combination Sewing Machine" in 1856. This has led other manufacturers to do things their way and pay a fee for the privilege.
Knitting machines appear in 1877 in the form of a machine to hook, it was invented by a Joseph Merrow. This machine was in fact the first "overlock" sewing machine and The Merrow Machine Company still produce overlock machines today.
In 1885, singer patented the sewing machine "singer vibrating shuttle" by Allen B Wilson vibrating Shuttle, this machine was more adapted to lockstitching, replacing the oscillating shuttle and to continue to use till the rotating machinery shuttle alternate.
Sewing machine electric were actually originally developed in 1889 by the singer sewing Co. Up to that point, that they had continued on the design proven with more just decoration. Electric motors have been stuck on the side of the old machines from the start, but found themselves in the case of become an intrinsic part of the machine.
Toyota produced their first sewing machine electric in 1946.
The 1980s saw the introduction of machines controlled by computer to be used in all kinds of industries, including clothing, footwear and industrial manufacturing.
Embroidery machines no longer use the maps to sewing, they can now with the permission of new systems, produce pretty much everything that you please on fabric.
The invention of the sewing machine is a very important step in the economic development and industrialization. He also release many women of the work of hand suture clothing and linens. The contribution that these machines made of art in all its forms of fashion and interior design can not be neglected or, quite simply, it is one of the most important computers of our time! (I try to imagine what an Apple "i - sew" machine could in fact look like and do!)
Amber Allen
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There are so many beautiful bags to love out there… We’re sharing one bag tutorial every day this month for you to sew and give.
Related tutorials you might just love: Quilted Garden Tote, Fleece Boot Socks
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Craft Activism (US Winners Only)
Author: Joan Tapper & Gale Zucker
Publisher: Potter Craft
Join the Handmade Movement! We make to give. We make to share. We make to connect with others. Crafters all over the world are using their hands and hearts to make a statement, change the world, and build community.
Craft Activism is an inspiring celebration of this growing movement. Inside, dozens of superstars of this grassroots phenomenon share their experiences, tips, and advice on living, teaching, and promoting a more meaningful DIY lifestyle. Learn to craft for your cause, connect with other crafters, think green, organize a fair, host an online exchange, create yarn graffiti, and more.
Sweetwater’s Simple Home: Sew Something Handmade for Every Room • 35 Projects
Authors: Karla Eisenach, Lisa Burnett, Susan Kendrick
Publisher: C & T Publishing
Make every room in your house feel more like home
* 35 beginner-friendly projects, including quilts, pillows, table linens, and accessories– Many can be made in a day or less.
* Fresh, modern ideas for making things pretty and practical.
* Bring Sweetwater’s popular signature style to all your sewing and craft projects.
* Learn simple, creative techniques for decorating with appliqué, stenciling, stamping, and embroidery.
Publisher: Interweave
This Stitch Magazine Prize Package includes the Winter 2011 issue and a DVD– Sewing Tips and Tricks with Tricia Waddell. It also includes International Quilt Festival Quilt Scene magazine (October 2011)!
Inspired by Tradition: 50 Appliqué Blocks in 5 Sizes
Author: Kay Mackenzie
Publisher: Martingale & Co.
Quilters can’t get enough of Kay Mackenzie’s appliqué designs. In this elegant follow-up to Easy Appliqué Blocks, she presents 50 all-new designs with traditional appeal, such as Whig Rose, Pineapple, and Fleur-de-lis. The bonus CD features each block in five sizes, from 6? to 12?. No need to enlarge–just print the size you need.
* See a color photo of each block design stitched in fabric, plus a line drawing for tracing.
* Find all designs on the CD both regular and reversed for hand or fusible appliqué.
* Discover Kay’s tips for enjoyable hand and fusible machine appliqué.
Sew to Swap: Quilting Projects to Exchange Online and by Mail (US Winners Only)
Author: Chrissie Grace
Publisher: Krause Publications
Gather a group of quilting friends and start trading fabric, quilt blocks and full projects for the ultimate community sewing activity! From fabric to block to project exchanges, Chrissie Grace and her team of all-star contributors show you the best way to organize and run your very own swap while making 12 beautiful projects. Whether you form your group in person or virtually online, you’ll love the excitement of giving and receiving handmade items.
Share your love of quilting with the sewers in your community. It’s simple-just connect, sew and start swapping!
Don’t miss our Handmade Holidays photo pool, and check out our 2010 Handmade Holidays list for more fabulous ideas.
13 ~ Passion for Decorating
12 ~ Passion for Jewelry
11 ~ Passion for Art
10 ~ Passion for Travel
9 ~ Passion for Cooking + Baking
8 ~ Passion for Exploration + Adventure
7 ~ Passion for Teaching + Learning
6 ~ Passion for Sewing
5 ~ Passion for Organization
4 ~ Passion for Relaxation
3 ~ Passion for Clothes
2 ~ Passion for Play
1 ~ Passion for Accessories
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Saturday, December 10, 2011
November 8 ~ Passion for Exploration + adventure
MittensWe absolutely love the simple, practical design for these Mittens from Trula Kids.
About the Designer: Trula is a mother of two living in Barcelona. She tries not to let the madness of every day life as a working mother get to her. So she sews, and draws and takes pictures. But mostly sews– clothes for her kids and their friends, who constantly challenge her with their demands for pink, princesses or cartoon characters considered cool amongst the 2 – 6 year olds. But she sneaks in her ideas of clean and simple design and more often than not, they find a compromise.
There are so many beautiful bags to love out there… We’re sharing one bag tutorial every day this month for you to sew and give.
Related tutorials you might just love: 1-2-3 Sew? Insulated Lunch Sack, Picnic Blanket with Rock Pockets, Child’s Teepee-Style Tent, Toy Gathering Bucket (for treasure!), Pea Pod ?Hip Carrier Tutorial, Sushi Roll Changing Pad with Diaper & Wipes Pouch, Sweet Dreams Nap Mat
Here are just a few fabrics perfect for some of today’s projects. Click on the fabric images to visit the Sew,Mama,Sew! shop:
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Sewing Basics: All You Need to Know About Machine and Hand Sewing
Author: Sandra Bardwell
Publisher: Abrams Books, STC Craft
Sewing Basics is the ultimate encyclopedia for sewing at home. This thorough guide covers everything from choosing fabrics to operating a sewing machine to hand sewing, fitting, fine-finishing, trouble-shooting, and more. Whether the sewer is trying to decipher the symbols on a printed pattern, line a pocket, work French seams, or fit a muslin, she’ll find what she’s looking for here, all precisely explained and illustrated with hundreds of step-by-step photos. Both for beginners learning how to hem and for more experienced sewers who need help mastering advanced techniques, Sewing Basics is an invaluable reference tool sewers will want to keep within easy reach for many years to come.
Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase
Author: Suzanne J.E. Tourtillott
Publisher: Lark Crafts
Take the challenge! Craft challenges are all the rage among online crafting communities, and this new series— the first ever on the subject— marries the popularity of repurposing with the appeal of the “new pretty” aesthetic. This time, it’s the common pillowcase that’s undergoing uncommon transformations in 28 beguiling projects, ranging from patterned pinafores and aprons to decorative, embellished boxes and quilts. A friendly and informative basics chapter introduces the key techniques, delicate ink and watercolor illustrations show essential assembly details, and all necessary templates are included. There’s plenty of handholding for beginners plus a wealth of novel ideas for more advanced sewers.
Farm Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of Country Life
Author: Julia Rothman
Publisher: Storey Publishing
What’s the difference between a weanling and a yearling, or a farrow and a barrow? Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman’s charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living.
Dissecting everything from tractors and pigs to fences, hay bales, crop rotation patterns, and farm tools, Rothman gives a richly entertaining tour of the quirky details of country life. From the shapes of squash varieties to the parts of a goat; from how a barn is constructed to what makes up a beehive, every corner of the barnyard is uncovered.
A perfect gift for gardeners, locavores, homesteaders, and country-living enthusiasts alike.
Sewn Toy Tales: 12 Fun Characters to Make and Love (US Winners Only)
Author: Melanie Hurlston
Publisher: F+W Media
Melly & Me present a fun and fabulous collection of personality-packed designs that will have readers sewing adorable toys in no time! Each of the brightly colored characters is a joy to sew for all abilities, making them the perfect gift for children or adults, or a trendy home accessory. Projects combine simple sewing techniques with funky fabrics, embellishments and color palettes to add zing and excitement to readers’ sewn toy creations. Easy to follow step by step instructions, quirky photography and full-size templates make this book a delightful gift as well as an irresistible addition to sewing collections.
Fast, Flirty and Fun: Easy Quilts from Fabulous Fabrics
Author: Sarah Bisel
Publisher: Martingale & Co.
For every beginner who’s eyed today’s fabrics and yearned to make an eye-catching quilt—this is the book! Novice and experienced quilters alike will find oodles of inspiration in the contemporary colors and fresh designs of these 11 exciting projects.
* Discover the secrets of color, value, and fabric selection for creating quilts with visual impact.
* Learn a variety of easy methods for cutting, piecing, and appliqué.
* Enjoy whimsical appliqué motifs that include a giant birthday cake, a bird, jumbo circles, and more.
Don’t miss our Handmade Holidays photo pool, and check out our 2010 Handmade Holidays list for more fabulous ideas.
7 ~ Passion for Teaching + Learning
6 ~ Passion for Sewing
5 ~ Passion for Organization
4 ~ Passion for Relaxation
3 ~ Passion for Clothes
2 ~ Passion for Play
1 ~ Passion for Accessories
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Weekend Coupon ~ 20% Off Corduroy and Flannel!
Cuddly quilts, cozy pajamas, snuggly kids’ clothes. If sewing with something soft and warm is on your agenda, take advantage of this special weekend coupon good for 20% all corduroy and flannel, including Amy Butler’s Soul Blossoms Cord, Anna Maria Horner’s LouLouThi Flannel and the brand new Greenhouse Flannel collection by Erin McMorris. Use the code CORDFLANNEL20 when you check out. Good through 11:59 PM PST 11/13/11. Happy sewing!
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Friday, December 9, 2011
November 13 ~ Passion for Decorating
Today’s the last day to enter to win giveaways from 11/6 – 11/12, so be sure to comment on each daily post.
There are so many beautiful bags to love out there… We’re sharing one bag tutorial every day this month for you to sew and give.
Related tutorials you might just love: Any of our many For the Home tutorials, Wedding Decorations (not just for weddings!), Frame
Bud VaseThese beautiful Bud Vases from Cynthia Vardhan Ceramics are made from a proprietary, fine translucent porcelain; if you raise one to a lamp, you can see light coming through it.
Cynthia Vardhan creates handmade ceramic work known for its translucent properties and intricate raised surface treatment. Characterized by exquisite craftsmanship, precise detailing, and creative innovation, her ceramic vases, dishware, candles and other household pieces are designed to integrate into the domestic landscape. Popular as anniversary and wedding gifts, her pieces suit many tastes and work with a variety of styles- from mid-century modern to shabby chic.
Here are just a few fabrics perfect for some of today’s projects. Click on the fabric images to visit the Sew,Mama,Sew! shop:
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Sweet Confections: Beautiful Candy to Make at Home
Author: Nina Wanat
Publisher: Lark Crafts
Sweet Confections: Beautiful Candy to Make at Home gives us the opportunity to make our favorite candies (plus new concoctions) right at home! Candy making can be a little trickier than making cookies, but many of the recipes have just a few ingredients and are fairly simple, as long as you own a candy thermometer! Sweet Confections is filled not only with real candy recipes, but tons of eye candy as well!
The author refers to candy as being “the most gem-like of foods” with its jewel-toned colors and the absolutely gorgeous photography by the very talented couple from the White on Rice Couple blog does so well at featuring each glorious piece. In case you are new to creating your own candies, there are step-by-step photos that teach how to temper chocolate, dipping and rolling candies, and how to correctly cook sugar.
The Rhythm of Family: Discovering a Sense of Wonder through the Seasons
Author: Amanda Blake Soule
Publisher: Shambahla Publications
Many of us with busy families yearn for a slower and simpler life with our kids— One that is connected to the seasons and the natural rhythm of the year, one that has our children spending more time out of doors rather than in, one that balances out some of the busyness of our lives— the computers, the televisions, the cell phones— with a deeper connection to the Earth and an appreciation for and understanding of the natural world. The Rhythm of Family is a guide to living such a life for any family.
Following the course of a year through the passing of the seasons, this book explores the ways we can create deep family connections and meaningful memories through living in tune with the cycles of nature. From stomping around in mud boots in the spring to gathering around the wood stove in winter, our activities naturally change from season to season— From the rhythms of the seasons comes the rhythms in our homes, our hearts, our families, and our every day.
The Knitter’s Life List: To Do, To Know, To Explore, To Make
Author: Gwen Steege
Publisher: Storey Books
Knit a traditional gansey sweater with indigo yarn. Tour a spinning mill. Discover five ways to cast on for socks. Use steeking to make a tube into a cardigan. The Knitter’s Life List is a richly illustrated compilation of more than 1000 experiences and adventures that knitters won’t want to miss. You’ll find unusual yarns to work with, classic techniques to master, time-honored patterns to try, innovative designers to know about, museums around the world to see, books to read, festivals and retreats to visit, and much more. Check off each item as you complete it, and move on to the next; you’ll find more than enough knitting adventures to fill a lifetime!
Slightly Biased is a store of unique, handmade bias tapes and quilt bindings made from 100% cotton designer fabric. This week you can win a $30 gift certificate to Slightly Biased to pick out lots of beautiful bias tape in your favorite fabrics!
The New Handmade Simple Sewing for Contemporary Style
Author: Cassie Barden
Publisher: Martingale & Co.
In an age of mass-produced fashion, express your individual style! Create handmade projects for your wardrobe and home with only a small time commitment and basic sewing skills. Now you can make fun, useful accessories and gifts with the contemporary fabrics you love.
* Choose from totes and bags, cases and covers, fashion accents, and home decor projects.
* Learn techniques you’ll use again and again, such as installing zippers, using fusible appliqué, and basic machine quilting.
* Mix and match the elements to make each design a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
* It’s fresh. It’s unique. It’s handmade!
Don’t miss our Handmade Holidays photo pool, and check out our 2010 Handmade Holidays list for more fabulous ideas.
12 ~ Passion for Jewelry
11 ~ Passion for Art
10 ~ Passion for Travel
9 ~ Passion for Cooking + Baking
8 ~ Passion for Exploration + Adventure
7 ~ Passion for Teaching + Learning
6 ~ Passion for Sewing
5 ~ Passion for Organization
4 ~ Passion for Relaxation
3 ~ Passion for Clothes
2 ~ Passion for Play
1 ~ Passion for Accessories
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