Clothes are a part of the common needs of a human being. people like to wear different types of clothes on every occasion. For example, if they are going to a party, they wear designer clothes, and if they are going out somewhere, they wear different clothes. Tailors have been making these clothes for many years. But the question arises whether there were tailors even centuries ago? How were clothes stitched at that time and when did the use of thread for stitching clothes start? Let's find out.
When was thread used for the first time?
The history of thread is as old as the history of human civilization. It is believed that primitive humans must have first learned to make ropes or threads from the roots, stems and leaves of plants. Gradually, they also started making threads from animal hair and silkworm silk. Initial threads were made from plant fibers such as cotton, linen and jute. Threads were made by breaking, rubbing and then twisting these fibers. Thread was also made from animal hair, such as wool and camel hair. Thread was made by washing, drying and then spinning these hairs. After this, silk thread was extracted from the cocoon of silkworm. This thread was very fine and shiny.
How did the making of clothes start?
After the invention of thread, the process of making clothes started. Initially, people used to make clothes by weaving threads by hand. A loom was used in this process. Different types of clothes were made by weaving threads on the loom. During this time, hand weaving was a very slow and laborious process. It took several days to make a cloth. After this, clothes were dyed using natural colors. Different types of colors were obtained from plants, insects and minerals. After making clothes, they were stitched. Bone or wooden needles were used for stitching. After this, knots were tied to tie the thread.
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