What did people use prior to the sewing machine?

Question

well, i need to answer questions for class and i cant find an answer to this one, so maybe you can help

Answer 1

Prior to the invention of the sewing machine everything was sewn by hand using a good old needle and thread.  All those elaborate gowns worn by kings and queens in those old paintigs...hand sewn -every little detail! Even today true haute couture garments for women and expensive bespoke tailored suits for men are still sewn mostly by hand.  

Here's a little link to Wikipedia about sewing.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing  

Here's the site of a person who recreates 17th century clothing.  There's a section on sewing, look to the left hand menu for the "how to" links. http://www.vertetsable.com/demos_main.ht...

Answer 2

pins and needles

Answer 3

needle and thread

Answer 4

Needle and thread!

Answer 5

They used needles and thread, of course. If you're thinking of how someone might mass-produce a piece of clothing, that didn't happen until around the Industrial Revolution, after sewing machines.

Answer 6

only leaves can do well.