The treadle sewing machine was the standard in the past. Both old-school and contemporary sewers may appreciate this vintage model.
In 1790, British cabinetmaker Thomas Saint was awarded the first patent for a sewing machine. Whether or not Saint really constructed a functional model of the leather-processing machine he envisioned, later attempts to recreate the device using his plans and specifications were unsuccessful.
HISTORY
Fewer than five separate efforts were made to create a sewing machine between 1800 and 1820. The remaining attempts were all miserable failures.
In 1804, Thomas Stone and James Henderson were awarded French patents for their inventions. The second was awarded to Scott John Duncan of the same year, who was granted a patent in Great Britain.
In 1790, British cabinetmaker Thomas Saint was awarded the first patent for a sewing machine. Whether or not Saint really constructed a functional model of the leather-processing machine he envisioned, later attempts to recreate the device using his plans and specifications were unsuccessful.
HISTORY
Fewer than five separate efforts were made to create a sewing machine between 1800 and 1820. The remaining attempts were all miserable failures.
In 1804, Thomas Stone and James Henderson were awarded French patents for their inventions. The second was awarded to Scott John Duncan of the same year, who was granted a patent in Great Britain.
