A day for the sewing machine on its birthday!

Today, and March 4th annually, is Sewing Machine Day ミシンの日 in Japan. Sewing Machine in Japanese is "mishin". And the date for the anniversary is a "goroawase", word play on how numbers can be pronounced, of 3/4 being read as "mi (3) shi (4) n". The date also commemorates the anniversary of the invention of the sewing machine, which was created in 1790.

The Japan Sewing Machinery Manufacturers Association / JASMA promotes the sewing‑machine industry and public awareness of sewing culture and they registered the "Sewing Machine Day" anniversary. They also designate January–March as “Sewing Machine Months”, encouraging people to appreciate sewing tools and craftsmanship.

Do you sew? I have to admit, I don't. But one of my girls in particular is very into it and well able. I think she gets it from her Grannies! Or possibly my husband, he's a good sewer too.