The document discusses the history and development of the Singer sewing machine. It describes how Isaac Singer invented the first affordable sewing machine in 1851, making it accessible to households through installment payment plans. The Singer machine popularized sewing by making it more efficient with innovations like interchangeable parts, a vertical needle, presser foot, and fixed arm.

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2. Background Info…. Born in Pittstown, NY Apprentice machinist Full-time inventor Earlier patents

3. Singer Sewing Machine… 1851 Patent Earlier models by Thimonnier, Hunt, and Howe Howe vs. Singer

4. Singer Sewing Machine… Expensive to affordable $100+ 1857 New York I.M Singer & Co.

5. How it works… Interchangeable parts Vertical needle Presser foot Fixed arm

6. How it works… Antique Singer Hand Crank Sewing Machine

7. Why it’s needed… Payment plans Household necessity Increase productivity More efficient

8. Singer Sewing Machine… If I were you… I would buy a singer sewing machine :]