Bernina will put up a giant sewing machine statue in Chicago on June 13. This is meant as a tribute to the influence the sewing machine has had on society since its invention in 1790.

Bernina, based in the US, is a manufacturer of sewing, embroidery and quilting machines that have a Jumbo Bobbin with 70 per cent more thread capacity to sew longer with fewer interruptions. The Bernina Hook sews high-precision stitches up to 9 mm in width with sewing speeds up to 1,000 stitches per minute. Embroidery features such as PinPoint Placement and Enhanced Editing Functions provide the capability to create embroidered masterpieces on these innovative machines.

Made from polystyrene, hand-carved foam, the statue is a replica of the soon to be released Bernina 880 Plus Anniversary Edition sewing machine. Representatives from Bernina will be onsite to pass out tote bags and invite people to get up close to the machine. Visitors and Instagram users can also take pictures of themselves in front of the statue or in front of their own sewing machine and share on social media.

The invention of the sewing machine made a significant impact not only on clothing and textile production but also in households across the globe.