Brother began by making sewing machines; it made its first portable one of these in 1961
[DOC] [TLE] brothersouthafrica | History [PAR] This was the first step in developing the import-based sewing machine ... the 
Yasui brothers successfully introduced the first sewing machine made entirely in 
Japan. . From early on, Brother was driven by its motto "superior quality and 
diligent .... 1961.