<P> Elias Howe Jr. ( / haʊ / ; July 9 , 1819 -- October 3 , 1867 ) was an American inventor best known for his creation of the modern lockstitch sewing machine . </P>
<P> Elias Howe Jr. ( / haʊ / ; July 9 , 1819 -- October 3 , 1867 ) was an American inventor best known for his creation of the modern lockstitch sewing machine . </P>
who is responsible for inventing the sewing machine
who is responsible for inventing the sewing machine
Elias Howe Jr.
Elias Howe Jr.