WHEN WAS THE SEWING MACHINE INVENTED?
The sewing machine was patented by Elias Howe in 1846. Several people had attempted such a machine, but Howe was the first to make one that worked properly under repeated use. His sewing machine revolutionized clothing manufacturing, and contributed greatly to the Industrial Revolution. You can find more information here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elias_Howe…