Episode 36—Who Was Isaac Merritt Singer?
Singer is, arguably, the most recognized brand in the world of sewing. In today’s episode, we look at the man who bore that name—Isaac Merritt Singer—and how he came to be such an influence in the development of the sewing machine that we know today. Did you know that he fathered some two dozen children? Or that his first love wasn’t invention, but acting? Listen and learn more!
SHOW NOTES
The London Sewing Machine Museum: Only open for a few hours on the first Saturday of each month, but if you can coordinate a visit there, you will be richly rewarded!
Singer and the Sewing Machine: A Capitalist Romance, by Ruth Brandon
Unraveling the Threads: The Life, Death, and Resurrection of the Singer Company, by Jack Buckman
The First Conglomerate: 145 Years of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, by Don Bissell
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Janet Szabo’s website
Big Sky Knitting Designs website—Purchase digital copies of Janet’s knitting patterns and order copies of her books.
The ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup’ Blog—Janet’s commentary on life in Montana
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