Elias Howe (July 9, 1819 – October 3, 1867) was an American inventor. He invented the sewing machine. Elias Howe was the inventor of the first American-patented sewing machine.

Elias Howe (July 9, 1819 – October 3, 1867) was an American inventor. He invented the sewing machine. Elias Howe was the inventor of the first American-patented sewing machine.