Sewing machines

First sewing machine needle

1755

In 1755 Karl Wiesenthal, a German inventor, created the first sewing machine needle, but did not make a complete machine.
www.moah.org/stitches/index.html

First sewing machine design

1790

In 1790 the english inventor Thomas Saint invented the first sewing machine, but failed to advertise or market his invention.
www.moah.org/stitches/index.html

Cap sewing machine invented

1810

In 1810 Balthasar Krems of Germany invents a cap-sewing machine.
http://antiques.lovetoknow.com/Antique_Singer_Sewing_Machines

Barthelemy Thimonnier

1830

In 1830, a French tailor named Barthelemy Thimonnier invented a sewing machine that used a single thread and a hooked needle to make a chain stitch of the kind used in embroidery. This sewing machine was powered by a treadle. http://antiques.lovetoknow.com/Domestic_Treadle_Sewing_Machine

First American sewing machine

Sep 10, 1846

Elias Howe invented the first American sewing machine in 1846. It was used for fixing clothes at a factory use, and on production lines.
www.iwest.k12.il.us/schools/thawville/projects/1800/index.html

First sewing machine for home use.

1851

In 1851 Isaac Merritt Singer invented the first sewing machine for home use. www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/sewmachine.htm

First practical electric sewing machine.

1889

In 1889 the first practical electric sewing machine was introduced by Singer Sewing Machine Co. www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/sewmachine.htm