The first record in the Patent-office Reports of the invention of sewing-machines is under the date of February, 1842. This parent was granted for making what is termed the "shoemaker's switch in ...

The eighth-generation shoemaker and owner of Mancuso’s Shoe ... Mancuso’s runs like a well-oiled sewing machine. The front of the shop is packed with purses, shoes, jewelry, leather goods ...

The 53-year-old shoemaker will remain seated in front of the second-hand sewing machine all day, except when sleeping and dining. "I have always dreamed of making shoes," he said. Tailor-made ...

"A hundred years ago, a shoemaker would have been as prevalent ... Ms Elcoate has amassed a collection of sewing machines, including a hand-turned, century-old Singer and a saddle stitcher that ...