Sewing Machine Day

They say a stitch in time saves nine. So, on June 13th, Sewing Machine Day, dust off your sewing machine and sew away!

Some names such as Elias Howe or Isaac Singer have any meanings to you, right? If you've ever taken a Home Ec course they should - those two gentlemen are credited with inventing the modern sewing machine. While the wheel, the phone and the personal computer get a lot of credit for changing the way people live, the sewing machine is an unsung hero. Without it, however, we would still have to squint to thread the needles and re-sewn our shirts and suits by hand. Whether you want a simple set of blinds to block out the harsh sunlight or are just unhappy by shopping off the shelf, sewing machines are handy gadgets that are worth appreciating. Let celebrate Sewing Machine Day by an interesting way.

Why Sewing Machine Day?

• National Sewing Machine Day aims to honor the invention of the sewing machine. When people suffer by sewing their clothes on their hands, it requires a lot of work and time. After the sewing machine was introduced, work and time were reduced to quarters. It is of great benefit to the textile industry, especially in the leather sector, where the concept of hand-sewing is virtually nonexistent.
• Can we ever imagine having only two outfits? That's ridiculous, isn't it! however, people usually only have two outfits, one for the office and the other for weekend purposes as sewing a normal pair of pants would take more than three days. Just imagine a textile and leather industry, how miserable it would be for them. So, after the invention of the sewing machine, it became a great problem-solving solution for all industrialists and women.
• The invention of the sewing machine paved the way for women's employment. Middle-class housewives worked in factories. Furthermore, fabric stitching time has been reduced due to automation in the final sewing process resulting in a significant reduction in clothing prices.
• Sewing machines are used for both industrial and household purposes; The Machines for Household purposes have excellent design, compatibility, easy portability and weightlessness. In addition, some mechanisms such as embroidery provisions are also included in recent models. Unlike home machines, Industrial machines are huge in size and speed to improve productivity. So, this day is meant to show gratitude for the invention of the Sewing Machine that created an industrial revolution in the clothing industry.

History of Sewing Machine Day

Skilled cabinet-maker and British inventor, Thomas Saint, received his first patent for a sewing machine design in 1790. He intended his design to be sewn on leather and canvas. However, he never advertised it and no evidence of the design, other than his drawings, can be found. In 1874, William Newton Wilson found Saint's drawings at the London Patent Office. With some minor tweaks, Wilson built a working model and it has in the London Science Museum at present. Other sewing machine inventors include:

• Walter Hunt invented the first American lock stitch machine in 1832.
• John Greenough had received the patent for the first sewing machine in the United States in 1842.
• In 1851, another inventor, Isaac Singer, developed a model of a sewing machine that could last a long time and also took him to court along with Elias Howe for patent infringement.

The use of sewing machines in industry has eased the burden on housewives, shifting the production of clothing from them and tailors to large-scale factories. This also leads to a reduction in production time, which leads to a significant reduction in the price of clothing.

Today, many people are again interested in the art of sewing and making their own clothes. Craft fairs and flea markets are filled with stalls full of beautiful sewing machine clothes and crafts. Seamstresses all over the United States are known as sewing machine experts!

Interesting Facts about Sewing Machine Day

• In 1790, I Thomas Saint is said to be a pioneer in the field of sewing machines. He patented and invented the larger size machine, only for leather material. However, he failed to display his invention leading to the correctness of the invention and working conditions.
• Around 1814, Josef Madersperger, an Australian seamstress who developed and presented his working sewing machine, received positive acclaim and the Australian Government provided him with monetary support to improve your machine. Technically, though, he failed, and it's still a failed experiment.
• The first machine used was patented by French Tailor, Barthelemy in 1829. His patent was immediately approved and he established a factory. However, the factory was burned by the workers due to concerns about their future lives in case of job loss.
• In the United States, the first machine was invented by lohny Greenough in 1842. However, the widely used machine was made by Issac Merritt Singer, Founder of the famous Sewing Machine Manufacturing Company, Singer, in 1851. However, it was patented by Elias Howe. He sued Singer for using his patent and was eventually awarded with money from Singer and several other producers. Howe licensed the patent and the company had to pay for the use of his patent.
• The electric sewing machine was built by Singer Sewing Company during the First World War, gradually transitioning to making motorized machines. Even Now, Singer ranks one of the most used brands in the Sewing Machine manufacturing industry.

How to celebrate Sewing Machine Day

• Sew something for charity

There are people who don't have enough clothes to wear, animals that need shelter who need warm blankets for their cages, and kids who will love a handmade stuffed animal to cuddle with at night. So why not put your skills to good use and sew something that will be really appreciated?

• Connect with your fellow craftsmen

One of the best parts of practicing a hobby like sewing is the camaraderie it can bring. If your sewing machine is portable, go to a local fabric store or a friend's house and sew with others. Or you can exchange ideas, solicit solutions, and show off your craft materials on one of the many websites or forums dedicated to crafting.

• Get inspired by your TV

Give your sewing machine an evening and watch "Great British Sewing Bee", a spin-off of the hugely popular "Great British Bake-Off", which aired from 2013 - 2016. Feature a pattern challenge, an alteration challenge and a made-to-measure challenge, the reality show is sure to spark your creativity. More like a smidgen snark in your shows? There is also "Project Runway", which has been developing its tool for over a decade now! That's a lot of opportunity to "make it work," in the words of star Tim Gunn.

Some reasons for Sewing Machine Day being loved

• Sewing exercises our creativity

Have you been to a fabric store recently? It's not just old, sticky polyester anymore. Want a fleece pajama with playful cartoon otters? Or Curtains with alternating sheets of chartreuse lamé and crushed cherry velvet? If you have a sewing machine, you can create any kind of clothing or home decor.

• Sewing connects us to our heritage

Do you remember about any clothes that are sewed by your mother or your grandmother? Even if not, someone you know may have spent a lot of time sitting at the sewing machine. It can be easy to forget that, in the age of these $10 t-shirts, there was a time when providing clothes for the family was a labor-intensive endeavor and it just got easier with the advent of the sewing machine.

• Sewing is a relaxing yet productive hobby

Like other domestic activities that are experiencing renaissance - knitting, baking, home-brewing - sewing is not only an enjoyable hobby, but it also yields satisfying results. While it may require a bit of basic knowledge if you don't already know how to sew, the end result will be practical, beautiful.