Nowadays, taking a piece of fabric and turning it into something wonderful is easier than ever. In 1968, Brother steamed ahead by introducing the B-701 electric machine model, which cut production time in half and revolutionised the sewing trade. Next in line was the Model 15 Type 70 in 1932, Brothers first domestic sewing machine, and in 1936 the companys lockstitch machine was released for the larger business user. The first model was the chain-stitch sewing machine released in 1928, which was sold primarily for producing straw hats, says Stuart Stamp from Brother Sewing. Their passion for stitching blossomed further in 1968 after they acquired the Jones sewing machine factory in Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, taking a company that was already firmly established as one of Britains favourite brands under their wing. The Yasui brothers transformed their fathers small sewing machine workshop into a large-scale factory, establishing a motto of superior quality and diligent service that Brother still stands by today. The company was later inherited by his sons Masayoshi and Jitsuichi Yasui, who reinvented it as Brother Industries. in Nagoya, Japan, where he repaired damaged sewing machines and manufactured replacement parts.

In 1908, Kanekichi Yasui established the Yasui Sewing Machine Co.

Brother started out as a family business back in 1908, and sewing machines were its very first specialism. Brother Sewing is at the forefront of stitching innovation an accolade the company has held for more than a century.

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