10 Strange and Funny Facts About Sewing

1. Sewing was invented by the Egyptians over 5,000 years ago! It's been around for a very long time. 2. The first sewing machine was invented in 1790 and was powered by a foot pedal. 3. Before sewing machines, people had to hand sew clothes and it was very hard work. It was so hard that you could sew a shirt in just one day if you worked really quickly!

4. The longest piece of fabric ever sewn by hand was 122 feet long! 5. The longest piece of fabric ever sewn by a machine was a whopping 1,794 feet long! 6. The smallest piece of fabric ever sewn by hand was just 0.4 inches long and it had 7,000 stitches! 7. You can sew with anything, even with candy! People have made quilts with candy wrappers and created dresses with jelly beans. 8. Sewing was once used as a form of communication. People would sew messages on handkerchiefs and give them away as gifts. 9. Today, some sewers are even using their machines to make art! They use embroidery machines to make intricate designs and images. 10. Sewing isn't just for clothes, you can also make your own toys and stuffed animals!