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THE GREAT SEWING MACHINE WAR

The sewing machine is one of the most important tools for leathermakers and it’s also one that’s had a rich and diverse history. Its saga is a story woven with innovation and rivalries. It’s as intricate as the fabrics it pieces together. Imagine a time when the idea of a machine that could sew was as revolutionary as smart-phones today.

The first industrial revolution, occurring between the late-18 to the mid-19 centuries, witnessed a flurry of inventors. Each one contributed to the evolution towards today’s sewing machine, igniting legal battles over patents

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