Merrow Sewing Machine Company
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Merrow Sewing Machine Company, based in West Wareham, Massachusetts, is one of the most recognized brands of textile equipment in the world. It is the oldest manufacturer of sewing machines in the United States.
Joeseph B. Merrow invented the modern industrial sewing machine in 1889, having used variations of this 'Serger' (a sewing machine that cuts as it sews) for 55 years in his textile mill. J.B. Merrow's work with sewing machines pre-dates Elias Howe by 17 years. Over the next 167 years The Merrow Sewing Machine Company pioneered the 'overlock' stitch, now known as a 'Merrow' stitch, or 'Merrowing'.
In 2004, Charlie Merrow, great grandson of Lane Bryant and great nephew to Joseph B. Merrow, purchased the Merrow Sewing Machine Company.
