Vintage Films Show the History of Sewing Machines and More

Quilting Digest | March 20, 2020 | Other Quilty Stuff

They’re Fascinating Snapshots into the Culture of their Times!

Have you ever wondered how the sewing machine evolved into the electric machines we all know and love? The following videos from British Pathe provide quick overviews of the history of sewing machines.

The first video was created in 1934 and gives us a look at the first sewing machines. It also shows a machine that was modern at the time the video was made.

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The following video was made in 1960 and continues the history of sewing machines, focusing on machines used for making clothing. It concludes by showing off the modern machines of that era.

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Finally, to round out the selection and just for fun, the next video, from 1939, shows The Steinlauf family riding their creative bicycles. Who knew you could sew on a bike?

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They’re Fascinating Snapshots into the Culture of their Times!

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