Spinning - How yarns are made

The spinning machine shown here was made in Lowell in the 1830s. A spinning machine is used to convert fiber into yarn. Many different types of yarn can be created by varying the tension and technique being used. The small machine on the right hand side is powered by foot. It is what people used before machines came into play. Many people still use the foot powered machine to spin luxurious and innovative yarns. It's also an amazing form of meditation believe it or not.