by dailylaundry 18 Jan 2020

I came across a well written article (in BBC News) about the invention of the sewing machine and how it somewhat liberated women. I was blown away by what I read. Of course,I knew everything sewn before it was sewn by hand (think of those long dresses and multiple petticoats, etc). Seamstresses were paid a pittance while it took her 14 hours to make a shirt. The article is well worth a reading in total - men didn't think a woman were intelligent enough to use a sewing machine. Also, interesting information about Mr. Singer! I'm anxious to know what all my Sister Cuties from around the world think! hugs, Laura

1 links:[1] http://www.bbc.com/news/business-50673541
www.bbc.com

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Comments (4)

by mrskiki 19 Jan 2020

Thanks for the link. I did not realize he took over and revised an already existing design. Great read. Hugs. Nan

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by dailylaundry 19 Jan 2020

I hated to read some of the comments about women! Just shows how subjugated women were then.

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by crafter2243 Moderator 18 Jan 2020

Thanks for sharing. That is very interesting reading indeed

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by dailylaundry 18 Jan 2020

I thought so too!! Thanks!

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by jenne 18 Jan 2020

Thanks, for the info enjoyed that.

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by dailylaundry 18 Jan 2020

Makes for an interesting read - doesn't it!!

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by asterixsew Moderator 18 Jan 2020

Laura, thanks for bringing this to others attention. I read it a few days ago. A few years ago I wrote that I had been to a wedding in Paignton and I discovered a museum full of Singer machines. Turned out the building where the wedding was had been built by Singer. After Singer left the USA he lived in England. Singer had a rather colourful life.

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by dailylaundry 18 Jan 2020

Oh, my, he had three families! I wonder what he would have thought of the "Me Too" movement!!!! Thanks for your comment!!

by asterixsew 18 Jan 2020

http://www.cuteembroidery.com/871...

by dailylaundry 18 Jan 2020

Thanks for posting!

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