Welcome to another bonus episode of Calm History, an extra treat for my Silk Plus members.

This is the History of Sowing, Part 2.

You can find part one in bonus episode number 85, in which I covered the history of sewing needles and the very first

types of thread.

In this episode, I'll explain the differences of thread versus yarn, fabric versus cloth,

and spinning versus weaving.

You'll also learn the history

of the spinning wheel, the spinning Jenny,

the spinning mule, the spinning water frame, the flying shuttle, the power loom, and of course,

the cotton gin. You'll even hear the story of the Luddites and fun facts about sleeping beauty,

rumple-stiltskin, and the origin of the expression to spin a yarn.

In the third and final part of this series, I'll top it all off with the rise of the sewing machines.

But for now, lean back, put up your feet, and settle into my time machine of tranquility.

I hope this episode distracts and relaxes your overactive brain squirrels.

The History of Sowing

Part 2

Spinners, Weavers, and Luddites.

When I started this journey

into the history of sewing,

the key components were quite simple.

To create clothing, all you needed were some animal skins, basic thread, and a needle.

But look around, my friend.

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