

SINGER brand attributes this to the Flapper social trend, featuring emancipated women who were moving away from traditional homemaker role.ġ933: The Featherweight™ 221 sewing machine is introduced at the Chicago World’s Fair. Her trademark is produced in several languages, becoming one of the most recognized trademarks in the world.ġ889: SINGER brand introduces the first practical electric sewing machineġ890: SINGER brand reaches 90% market share globally.ġ921: SINGER brand introduces the Portable Electric™ machine, an electric motor-powered model.ġ929: Overall American sales of sewing machines drop. US Civil War Ends.ġ870: SINGER Brand Red “S” girl trademark makes her debut. That same year, SINGER becomes the largest selling brand of sewing machines internationally.ġ858: SINGER brand introduces the first lightweight domestic machine, the Grasshopper™.ġ865: SINGER brand delivers the “New Family” Sewing Machine.

Timelineġ850: Isaac Merritt Singer invents the world’s first practical sewing machine.ġ851: Patent issued for the first SINGER brand Sewing Machine on August 12, 1851.ġ855: The SINGER brand is awarded the first prize at the World’s Fair in Paris, France. Our leadership in the industry has remained to this day due to our continued commitment to quality, reliability, innovation and service. Today SINGER® celebrates the 171st Anniversary of his patent on the first practical sewing machine! SINGER has celebrated many firsts, including the world's first zig-zag machine, the first electronic machines, the first sewing assestant app for mobile devices, and much more. From fashions to home décor, embroidery and quilting and more, SINGER is dedicated to helping people express themselves through the craft of sewing.

This was the year of Isaac Singer's patent on the first practical sewing machine, making the official beginning of SINGER as a company and its leadership in the industry. The spirit of practical design and creative innovation that characterized the company at its beginning continues today as we develop products for every level of sewing. Since 1851, the name SINGER® has been synonymous with sewing. Isaac Merritt Singer invented the world's first practical sewing machine in 1850.
