--- product_id: 100509905 title: "The Sewing Machine" brand: "natalie fergie" price: "₹ 3666" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/100509905-the-sewing-machine store_origin: IN region: India --- # The Sewing Machine **Brand:** natalie fergie **Price:** ₹ 3666 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Sewing Machine by natalie fergie - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 3666 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/100509905-the-sewing-machine) ## Best For - natalie fergie enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted natalie fergie brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Sewing Machine ## Images ![The Sewing Machine - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71p+-0SMrlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and entertaining novel *by M***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 June 2018* Having recently visited the Singer exhibits in Paisley, it was very easy to imagine the setting for the early parts of the story. Historically, Scotland's sewing machine exports were unmatched and influenced the lives of many families across the world. Until recently, most homes would have had access to a machine and the skills to use it were taught in primary and secondary schools. This is no longer the case as Scotland now struggles to find teachers who have the knowledge and experience of threading a sewing machine. Those who can are highly employable.This concept of making things you will use drives the story really well, showing how the desire to repair and improve was a necessity of the times for past generations. I have sewn all my life and am fortunate enough to make my living teaching fashion and textiles so had a keen interest in the topic, but the family elements of this book were equally interesting. The characters respond well to the challenges presented by strike, war, love, life and death. The insights in to hospital life were really well described as was Edinburgh in general. Family secrets link the characters together in an interesting and plausible way that kept me turning the pages. We now live in a digital world of fast fashion, poor quality and can't expect household items to last beyond 7 years. My hope for this book is that it may inspire some readers to repair, sew and upcycle more and appreciate the quality it brings to many aspects of modern living. The novel is reflective but not sentimental and raises many questions about the differences of surviving in the 21st century compared to the 20th. So more power to the needle and thread and God bless the NHS.I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys items that are functional, built to last, likes family and social history and making things. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful read *by C***A on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 July 2017* I’ll admit I bought my copy of this book in part because of its delightful cover which caught my eye and then on reading some wonderful reviews of this book which easily convinced me that I needed to find out the tale of the Singer factory strike which was held in Clydebank, Glasgow in 1911.I love historical fiction especially that which vividly shows the changes in our lives, particularly women’s lives, over the last century or so and The Sewing Machine squarely hits this brief. In 1911 Ten thousand workers went on strike, eighteen year old Jean being one of them. Jean’s story is one of split loyalties, between her family and her sweetheart and the consequences of the decisions made at this time in her narrative which spans decades.In 1954 Connie has a Singer Sewing machine, bought in the early days of her marriage and unpredictability of life are beautifully captured in her own narrative and the details of those items she makes on her Singer, each item having a scrap of fabric and a few details entered into a notebook, these excerpts really hitting the mantra that less is sometimes so much more!The most recent narrative is written by Fred In 2016 who is tasked with clearing his Grandfather’s flat which includes not one but two sewing machines. Fred is a man of this age, he blogs about his life, the big decisions he is forced to make and his memories of his grandparents. I’m not going to lie, I was surprised that we had a male perspective a book which shrieks ‘women’s interest’, one of the many successful and enjoyable departures from the formula often employed by writers in this genre.In any historical novel the characters are key and each of those who feature are distinct and realistic. Some of the stories told are those that we may well be familiar but given life through the eyes of Natalie Fergie’s creations. The passing down of needlework skills from generation to generation is one which was an automatic rite of passage and this feeling of links in a changing world was one of the many delightful aspects of The Sewing Machine with even some of the technicalities of the machine itself being so wonderfully woven through the story one that proved to both entertaining and informative at the same time.As with any story in this genre there are coincidences but the wealth of historical detail that spans the years this book is brilliant, especially as the choices clearly made to relate in one way or another back to the good old sewing machine, that these are soon accepted as an absolutely possible truth. The Sewing Machine is cleverly constructed with many different threads which are entwined to produce an outstanding read which took this reader through the full range of emotions with each of the perfectly drawn key narrators.This is one of those books that even though I turned the last page a while back, is still resonating now and I expect it will for some time to come yet. A stunning debut novel that vividly captures both time and place wherever and whenever that happens to be. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful historical family saga about life, love and hope ... *by A***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2019* Natalie Fergie's writing flowed perfectly and her words took you back to the lives of working class families from Scotland. The lives of Jean, Connie, Fred and Ruth are reminiscent to coloured threads on a knitting machine that once woven together make the perfect cosy wrap. This novel was so well researched you could feel the love and time that Natalie Fergie undertook seeping out from the words on the pages. The Sewing Machine is one of the best debuts I've read and the author should be so proud of her book baby.This book ticked lots of boxes for me, it captivated me into the lives of workers at The Singer Sewing Machine factory in Clydebank. It takes you back to industrialism in 1911 and we experience a monumental event in history when thousands of workers went on strike. This strike was to change the course of Jean's journey but she didn't want to leave her first place of employment without leaving a little something behind.A singer sewing machine was a tool of employment, it was a tool for women at home to help clothe the household and also bring in extra money, it was also a tool for creativity and a tool of love.One machine was to bring joy during sadness and hardship and it was also the catalyst of a romancing of the soul and heart. This machine would watch families grow, it would see them face their first job interviews, see them wed and rejoice in the birth of little ones. The symbolism of the sewing machine was like a beacon of hope to all.Natalie Fergie has written a story of life, of love, of hardships and of hope. I feel almost honoured to have had the opportunity to read this novel as it was just brilliant! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Sewing Machine - The Forgotten Seamstress - The Hidden Thread: A Novel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/100509905-the-sewing-machine](https://www.desertcart.in/products/100509905-the-sewing-machine) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*