Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Summary:
In 1790, Thomas Saint became the first person to patent his idea for a machine that would use a single thread and needle to sew fabric together. Did you know that there is no proof that Saint ever built his machine? Explore the history of the sewing machine, and discover how this great invention developed into the sewing machines we use today.
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