Sewing Machine History Quiz

Who attempted to design a needle suitable for a sewing machine in 1755?

• Thomas Saint

• Charles Weisenthal

• Barthelemy Thimonnier

• Elias Howe

What type of stitch did Thomas Saint's sewing machine create?

• Overlock stitch

• Zig-zag stitch

• Chain stitch

• Lockstitch

Which inventor created a sewing machine specifically for sewing caps in 1810?

• Balthasar Krems

• Josef Madersperger

• John Fisher

• Isaac Singer

What was the primary application of Barthelemy Thimonnier's sewing machine?

• Making uniforms for the French army

• Manufacturing household items

• Creating decorative stitches

• Sewing leather goods

Who invented the first practical sewing machine in 1845?

• Walter Hunt

• Isaac Singer

• Elias Howe

• John Fisher

What significant feature did Isaac Singer introduce to sewing machines?

• Interchangeable cams

• Zig-zag stitch

• Foot pedal

• Electric operation

What was the outcome of the legal battle known as the 'Sewing Machine War'?

• A patent pool was created

• Elias Howe lost his patent

• Thimonnier's factory was rebuilt

• Singer was banned from production

Which company introduced the first zig-zag stitch in 1947?

• Elna

• Necchi

• Pfaff

• Singer

What type of sewing machine is designed for high-volume production?

• Vintage sewing machine

• Portable sewing machine

• Industrial sewing machine

• Domestic sewing machine

What is the primary function of the feed system in an industrial sewing machine?

• Holds the bobbin

• Forms the stitch

• Moves fabric under the needle

• Controls thread tension