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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Sewing Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the sewing machine is given with a discussion of Elias Howe and the contributions of others to perfect and improve on the machine. Describes the types of stitches a sewing machine can do, and the social impact of the sewing...
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Great Idea Finder

Sewing Machine History: Invention of the Sewing Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the sewing machine dates back to 1755. This page describes the breakthroughs, ending with Singer's design in 1851. Links to sites about sewing machines.
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NSTATE

People of Connecticut: Elias Howe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by Netstate.com. Who's who in Connecticut history? Elias Howe invented the first sewing machine. Biography and picture.