The sewing machine is a machine used to stitch fabric together. The first sewing machine was invented in 1790 by Thomas Saint, a British inventor. The machine worked by using a needle to pierce the fabric and then pass a thread through the holes. The needle was then moved up and down to create a stitch. In 1804, Isaac Singer patented a similar machine that could be operated with a foot pedal. This made sewing much easier and faster. Over time, the sewing machine has been improved and now comes in many different types and sizes.