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Sewing Machine

Published on Nov 23, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

SEWING MACHINE

ELIAS HOWE 1844
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WHEN? WHO?

  • 1844
  • Elias Howe
  • First machine did 250 stitches a minute
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SEWING MACHINE THEN..

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SEWING MACHINE NOW...

IMPACT

  • The impact of the sewing machine on America is huge.
  • Specifically the sewing machine greatly impacted the textile industry and women.
  • The sewing machine allowed clothing to become a mass produced item which increased the social acceptance.
  • The sewing machine also helped other industries grow, for example the need for large quantities of thread for factory machines.
  • Others benefited from sewing machines such as metal companies for needles and parts, varied machinists to repair the machines when needed.