Who invented the sewing machine?

Answer 1

The first possible patent connected to mechanical sewing was a 1755 British patent issued to German, Charles Weisenthal. Weisenthal was issued a patent for a needle that was designed for a machine, however, the patent did not describe the rest of the machine if one existed.

The first functional sewing machine was invented by the French tailor, Barthelemy Thimonnier, in 1830. Thimonnier's machine used only one thread and a hooked needle that made the same chain stitch used with embroidery. The inventor was almost killed by an enraged group of French tailors who burnt down his garment factory because they feared unemployment as a result of his new invention.

In the early 1800s, clothing was made by hand, families sewed their pants, shirts, and dresses using a needle and thread. But in 1846 Elias Howe changed all that, he came up with another way to make clothes, he patented the first practical sewing machine..The sewing machine industry based on his original invention made possible the mass production of clothing on a much larger scale than had ever been possible with hand-stitching.

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

1755 British patent issued to German, Charles Weisenthal. Weisenthal was issued a patent for a needle that was designed for a machine, however, the patent did not describe the rest of the machine if one existed

The first functional sewing machine was invented by the French tailor, Barthelemy Thimonnier, in 1830. Thimonnier's machine used only one thread and a hooked needle that made the same chain stitch used with embroidery. The inventor was almost killed by an enraged group of French tailors who burnt down his garment factory because they feared unemployment as a result of his new invention.

Answer 3

Elias Howe on July 9, 1819

Answer 4

Elias Howe was given the credit, but Walter Hunt invented the lock stitch technology in1834.

Answer 5

Elias Howe and Isaac Singer.

Elias Howe and Isaac Singer had a patent war about it. Read here:
http://inventors.about.com/od/sstartinventions/a/sewing_machine.htm

Answer 6

Elias Howe and Isaac Singer.

Answer 7

I'd say Singer did, but then I'm no expert on sewing machines. God Bless you.

Answer 8

Barthelemy Thimonnier, in 1830

Answer 9

Singer?

Answer 10

Singer.