Thomas Saint, a cabinetmaker of London, is said to have invented the first sewing machine in 1770 that was capable of sewing single strand chains with a forked needle. However, some doubt he was truly the inventor. The first recorded creators of clothing used animal skins for protection from the cold in prehistoric times, giving rise to the origins of fashion. Next steps would include analyzing costs and prices compared to competition, summarizing new features and advantages, and outlining further necessary actions.