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Just like all other machines, the sewing machine went through a long period of development. In very old times people used fish bones to sew. A bit later, the needles were made out off sharp bones or horn with a small eye. The first needle made out of steel was produced in the 14 th century. For many centuries this item was the most important one in the production of clothes. Up to the year 1830 people sewed with their hands. In these times, the tailor profession enjoyed great renown, above all in the female society. Then it was important to know the name of a good tailor. A skilful tailor could make about 30 stitches a minute by then.

The history of home sewing machines began 1817, when the first appliance for mechanical sewing of fabric was presented to a wider public. The construction already made use of a needle, a gripper and sling-catcher to reach satisfying results. First experiments were already made about 60 years before. Charles Frederic Wiesenthal, born in Germany, living in England, had the idea to let a machine perform the steady sewing motion. Wiesenthal never achieved the construction of a machine, but his ideas were revolutionary and they had a big impact on development.

Today sewing and embroidery machines are high-tech-products and used everywhere around the world.

Brother - one of the world leading suppliers
With sales in over 100 countries, Brother is a worldwide operating electronics and manufacturing company. The Brother Group has its headquarters in Nagoya, Japan. The headquarters of Brother Europe are located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The UK operations began in 1959 in London, but they subsequently moved to Manchester. Besides Printers, Fax Machines, Multi-Function Centre, Word Processors, Typewriters and Labelling Machines, there is also a big piece of the product-pie reserved for Brother knitting machines and related products. Listed below, some of the best machines are being introduced:

• Innov-is QC 100
  This Brother quilting sewing machine is a great machine for quilting projects. In order to enhance quilting capabilities, 3 types of free-motion presser feet, a Deluxe Quilting Package containing quilting supplies and a large extension table are included.
  
• 3034D
  In just one easy step, the Brother 3034D Overlocker sews seams, trims excess fabric and overlocks raw edges. The free-arm/flat bed convertible sewing surface for easy control when overlocking cuffs and sleeves allows saving time and producing professional results.
  
• Innov-is 1500D
  The superb all-rounder under the Brother embroidery sewing machines. The multiple features read like a wish list for anyone keen on combining sewing and embroidery functions to produce the very best creative work. The machine is able to make up to 800 stitches per minute. The extra large sewing area allows working with huge pieces of material. The offer contains 148 built-in embroidery designs and 76 built-in Disney designs.
  
• Innov-is 1200
  This machine is one of the Brother disney sewing machines. They were given that name, because there are many themes of built-in designs to choose from, for embroidery needs. Additionally, the USB port allows a transfer from other designs from a personal computer to the machine, where it is possible to customise the projects layout on the backlit LCD screen. Why not taking this opportunity to make children wishes come true and embroider Walt Disney motives on their bed sheets for example? Therefore, printing textiles is no longer necessary. Every decoration can be done in better quality and more sustainable with the Brother machine.

Commitment to efficiency and quality
As Brother UK works in close cooperation with their customers, long-term business partnerships could have been established. That is a big plus for both, company and customers. The company knows today’s customer requirements and is able to let them influence the development process of products. As a result, improved efficiency and productivity can be achieved. Constant improvement in quality is another mission from the British company. That there already is a high quality standard shows the certification with BS EN ISO 9002.

Another keyword is customer support. For the full product life Brother offers free technical support. Also there is a huge service package on the Brother website, which wants to be discovered. Moreover, on the Internet, it is possible to find a search engine that allows finding the nearest point of sale for every product. Buying a Brother product means buying a commitment to customer satisfaction. All products are backed by at least a full 12-month warranty. Another huge advantage is that warranty registration can be done online. No longer clients have to run into supermarkets with their broken machines under their arms.

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