For millenia, sewing was for survival. Men and women depended on sewing skills to keep warm and provide shelter. We often think of sewing as a womans domain, however, in primitive times sewing was an essential skill for everyone to survive.
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.
Archaeologists tell us that the bones, wood, and early metal needle were widely used among primitive people. They also used strips of bark, animal hides, plant vines, and other materials as thread. Animal skins were used like fabric.
During the 1840s and 50s, the sewing world changed. Up to this point, all sewing had been done by hand. Then suddenly as a result of Walter Hunt, Elias Howe, and Isaac Singers invention of the mechanical sewing machine, sewing changed forever. This new invention out performed hand sewers speed, but could work hour after hour without getting weary.
By 1900, every home in America viewed the new sewing machine as an essential tool for the welfare of the family. Mothers taught their daughters to sew. Sewing became a required life skill taught in every school. Knowing how to sew was viewed as an essential life skill. Clothing construction and repair were viewed as vital economic necessities.
In recent years, things have changed. Most public schools have reduced or phased out sewing instruction. Women now face huge challenges at home and in the workplace. Most women find themselves having to balance a multitude of family pressures. The rise of sports for girls, has in many ways replaced opportunities to learn how to sew. The days when girls learned to sew from mother and grandmother, are rapidly fading away. The result is a fading art. Sewing and quilting could become lost arts.
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.
Sewing use to be an essential life skill, but today it is becoming a hobby of choice. In the past sewing machines were for work. They were heavy, rugged, and often difficult to use. Modern sewing machines are easy and fun to use.
Sewing today offers a bright new world full of vitality and possibilities. Self expression, creativity, fun, and personal gratification are all part of the modern sewing experience. To keep pace with the demand of modern sewers all of the major sewing manufacturers have introduced new models within the past year or so. The modern sewing machine not only sews smoother, quieter, and cleaner; it also does so much more conveniently. Automatic threading, auto thread cutting, dual feed, automatic tensions, and programmable embroidery are just a few of the advancements now part of the modern sewing machine.
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.
If the sewing bug has bitten you, rest assured you are not alone. There are hundreds of people in your community who love to sew and quilt. They are waiting to include you in their classes, clubs, and events. So, look for your local opportunities and get sewing.
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. - 16928
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.
Archaeologists tell us that the bones, wood, and early metal needle were widely used among primitive people. They also used strips of bark, animal hides, plant vines, and other materials as thread. Animal skins were used like fabric.
During the 1840s and 50s, the sewing world changed. Up to this point, all sewing had been done by hand. Then suddenly as a result of Walter Hunt, Elias Howe, and Isaac Singers invention of the mechanical sewing machine, sewing changed forever. This new invention out performed hand sewers speed, but could work hour after hour without getting weary.
By 1900, every home in America viewed the new sewing machine as an essential tool for the welfare of the family. Mothers taught their daughters to sew. Sewing became a required life skill taught in every school. Knowing how to sew was viewed as an essential life skill. Clothing construction and repair were viewed as vital economic necessities.
In recent years, things have changed. Most public schools have reduced or phased out sewing instruction. Women now face huge challenges at home and in the workplace. Most women find themselves having to balance a multitude of family pressures. The rise of sports for girls, has in many ways replaced opportunities to learn how to sew. The days when girls learned to sew from mother and grandmother, are rapidly fading away. The result is a fading art. Sewing and quilting could become lost arts.
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.
Sewing use to be an essential life skill, but today it is becoming a hobby of choice. In the past sewing machines were for work. They were heavy, rugged, and often difficult to use. Modern sewing machines are easy and fun to use.
Sewing today offers a bright new world full of vitality and possibilities. Self expression, creativity, fun, and personal gratification are all part of the modern sewing experience. To keep pace with the demand of modern sewers all of the major sewing manufacturers have introduced new models within the past year or so. The modern sewing machine not only sews smoother, quieter, and cleaner; it also does so much more conveniently. Automatic threading, auto thread cutting, dual feed, automatic tensions, and programmable embroidery are just a few of the advancements now part of the modern sewing machine.
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.
If the sewing bug has bitten you, rest assured you are not alone. There are hundreds of people in your community who love to sew and quilt. They are waiting to include you in their classes, clubs, and events. So, look for your local opportunities and get sewing.
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. - 16928
About the Author:
Sewing Educator 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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