On this day in 1851, Isaac Merritt Singer patented the sewing machine that would take the world by storm, and make him a very rich man indeed.

Singer sewing machine celebrates 160th anniversary and fans post stories on company's website of their experiences using a Singer. Skip to Article. Set weather. Back To Main Menu Close.

This machine was last used at the J. Schoeneman men’s suit factory in PA. Charismatic inventor Isaac Merritt Singer did much to improve and popularize the sewing machine but it was company president ...

Isaac Merritt Singer's sewing machine was a vast improvement upon earlier versions, capable of 900 stitches a minute -at a time when the most nimble seamstress could sew about 40.

The first really successful American sewing machine was invented by Isaac Merritt Singer, a Shakespearian actor and part-time machinist, who made a patent model of a machine in 1851.

The Singer Company (originally I. M. Singer & Co.), a manufacturer of sewing machines, was founded by Isaac Merritt Singer. Isaac was a remarkable individual: bon vivant, actor, theater manager ...

Isaac M. Singer made a fortune by creating a product so successful that his name is still identified with sewing machines. Isaac Merritt Singer was born in Pittstown, Rensselaer County, on Oct. 27 ...

That failed-actor-turned-inventor was Isaac Merritt Singer. He was flamboyant, charismatic, ... Freed from legal distractions, the sewing machine market took off - and Singer came to dominate it.

One-hundred-sixty years ago this month, Isaac Merritt Singer was issued a patent on his eponymous machine: The original sew 'n' sew was born. Kept folks in stitches ever since. (Bah-da-bum). What's… ...

To help commemmorate the brand’s 160th anniversary, SINGER is inviting people to learn historic information about their vintage or antique sewing machines, as well as share their own stories ...

That failed-actor-turned-inventor was Isaac Merritt Singer. He was flamboyant, charismatic, ... Freed from legal distractions, the sewing machine market took off - and Singer came to dominate it.