Since the beginning of time, the use of needle and thread have been essential for sustaining life itself. Sewing skills empowered people to stay warm and shelter themselves from the weather and animals. While women often did much of the sewing, survival was everyones business.
Sewing skills were passed from parent to child. These were survival skills. Sewing was required for making clothes, tents, and blankets. Shelter, bodily protection, warmth, life, and survival relied on sewing.
During ancient times, plant vines, strips of bark, strips of animal hides, and numerous other natural materials were used as thread. Wood, bone, and early metal needles were used in often crude sewing efforts. Hides of many kinds were used much like we use fabrics today.
Elias Howe and Isaac Singer changed sewing forever. The introduction of the sewing machine transformed the world. Previously, all sewing had been done by hand. The sewing machine accelerated the speed of sewing production while providing a manufacturing tool that could work endless hours.
Sewing machines soon appeared in every textile factory and home. The sewing machine became a necessity. Sewing skills became essential. Economic survival depended on sewing. Clothing construction and household necessities could now be produced at home quicker and better then every before.
Times have changed. Many believe sewing is a fading or perhaps even a lost art. The necessity of the home sewing machine appears to be fading. Most of our clothes are now made in China. Most schools no longer teach sewing. Mothers are so busy working outside the home, sewing skills are not being passed on to the next generation. Sewing is no longer considered an essential life skill.
The winds of change, however, are in the air. The world of sewing is changing. Surprisingly, over 85,000,000 sewing machines are actively being used in America today. Some 5,000,000 brand new sewing machines are sold in the U.S. every year. More people are beginning to sew everyday.
The workhorse sewing machine and the view of sewing have changed. Sewing is no longer the mundane work tool. Instead, users enjoy sewing as a tool of pleasure and relaxation. Sewers are passionate about sewing.
Today, sewing has changed. Now sewing is fun, easy, relaxing, thrilling, creative self expression. Now sewing is easier than ever before. The tools of sewing make sewing more accurate, easier, more productive, and much more satisfying. Modern sewing machines have features that take the work out of sewing. The design of sewing machines takes advantage of the most advanced computer technologies available. Machines have hundreds and hundred of dynamic stitches, built in alphabets, needle up/needle down, easy reverse, start/stop and slide speed control, powerful pulse DC motors, automatic threading, automatic tensions, automatic thread trimmers, even elaborate machine embroidery.
The revival of sewing is amazing. The introduction of new technologies and new sewing machines have been well received. Top of the line sewing machines now cost $9,000 to $12,000 each. Thousands of new sewing and quilting classes and clubs are springing up all over the country. Even school have started classes again.
Finding sewing resources is usually pretty easy because there are so many people who love to sew and quilt. If you are unsure how to find them, or are interested in learning more about sewing or quilting; begin your search now.
Check out your local church, library, recreation center, school, sew and quilt store, or your local independent sewing machine retailer. Some fabulous books and ebooks are available for easy learning. Enroll in beginning sewing classes. Register for a sewing events or retreats. When you learn how to sew, you will discover one of the most satisfying creative hobbies anywhere.
Sewing skills were passed from parent to child. These were survival skills. Sewing was required for making clothes, tents, and blankets. Shelter, bodily protection, warmth, life, and survival relied on sewing.
During ancient times, plant vines, strips of bark, strips of animal hides, and numerous other natural materials were used as thread. Wood, bone, and early metal needles were used in often crude sewing efforts. Hides of many kinds were used much like we use fabrics today.
Elias Howe and Isaac Singer changed sewing forever. The introduction of the sewing machine transformed the world. Previously, all sewing had been done by hand. The sewing machine accelerated the speed of sewing production while providing a manufacturing tool that could work endless hours.
Sewing machines soon appeared in every textile factory and home. The sewing machine became a necessity. Sewing skills became essential. Economic survival depended on sewing. Clothing construction and household necessities could now be produced at home quicker and better then every before.
Times have changed. Many believe sewing is a fading or perhaps even a lost art. The necessity of the home sewing machine appears to be fading. Most of our clothes are now made in China. Most schools no longer teach sewing. Mothers are so busy working outside the home, sewing skills are not being passed on to the next generation. Sewing is no longer considered an essential life skill.
The winds of change, however, are in the air. The world of sewing is changing. Surprisingly, over 85,000,000 sewing machines are actively being used in America today. Some 5,000,000 brand new sewing machines are sold in the U.S. every year. More people are beginning to sew everyday.
The workhorse sewing machine and the view of sewing have changed. Sewing is no longer the mundane work tool. Instead, users enjoy sewing as a tool of pleasure and relaxation. Sewers are passionate about sewing.
Today, sewing has changed. Now sewing is fun, easy, relaxing, thrilling, creative self expression. Now sewing is easier than ever before. The tools of sewing make sewing more accurate, easier, more productive, and much more satisfying. Modern sewing machines have features that take the work out of sewing. The design of sewing machines takes advantage of the most advanced computer technologies available. Machines have hundreds and hundred of dynamic stitches, built in alphabets, needle up/needle down, easy reverse, start/stop and slide speed control, powerful pulse DC motors, automatic threading, automatic tensions, automatic thread trimmers, even elaborate machine embroidery.
The revival of sewing is amazing. The introduction of new technologies and new sewing machines have been well received. Top of the line sewing machines now cost $9,000 to $12,000 each. Thousands of new sewing and quilting classes and clubs are springing up all over the country. Even school have started classes again.
Finding sewing resources is usually pretty easy because there are so many people who love to sew and quilt. If you are unsure how to find them, or are interested in learning more about sewing or quilting; begin your search now.
Check out your local church, library, recreation center, school, sew and quilt store, or your local independent sewing machine retailer. Some fabulous books and ebooks are available for easy learning. Enroll in beginning sewing classes. Register for a sewing events or retreats. When you learn how to sew, you will discover one of the most satisfying creative hobbies anywhere.
About the Author:
Sewing Teacher Donna Trumble teaches sewing instructions in her many ebooks, articles, and resources. Now you can get basic sewing instructions in her free ebook Top Ten Sewing Answers.
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