IN Cornhill, Boston, thirty years ago, there was a shop for the manufacture and repair of nautical instruments and philosophical apparatus, kept by Ari Davis. Mr. Davis was a very ingenious mechanic, ...

Author Martha Stewart writes in our 101 Objects Special Issue: Isaac Merritt Singer's sewing machine was a vast improvement upon earlier versions, capable of 900 stitches a minute -at a time when the ...

If you remember your grandmother using a Singer sewing machine, you're not alone. This iconic brand has been part of the foundation of home sewing for more than a century and a half. Although these ...

The craftsmanship of the machines and the intricate woodwork and scrolling on the stands and cabinets that house them make vintage sewing machines, like this one owned by Marenthia Lagarde of New ...

ELIZABETH — Male and female workers assemble sewing machine parts at the Diehl Manufacturing Co. in Elizabeth in this photo taken on Nov. 10, 1927. According to “Images of America: Elizabeth” by ...

Just across the Augusta County line in Rockbridge lies the little town of Raphine, which is known as the home of Cyrus McCormick, co-inventor (along with his slave, Jo Anderson) of the reaper, which ...

Sewing thread has gone through many changes over time, as a result of technological advances – including the invention of sewing machines, cotton mercerization and the introduction of synthetic fibers ...

The black Singer sewing machine holds a white spool of thread, all ready to be put to work to craft a magnificent dress for the well-appointed fashion doll or to create a myriad of outfits for the ...

HANCOCK, Mich. (WJMN) — A couple in the Copper Country is sharing their love of hands-on history with their unique business. Nestled in downtown Hancock is the home to Sew Cranky where you’ll find an ...