The fibers of the cotton will undergo a lot of stages to prepare them for the spinning process. Before the cotton undergoes the spinning process for yarn, the raw fibers are separated from their seeds, something termed as ginning. Today, ginning is done with the use of particular machinery. But back then, women had to make use of their small hands or feet to gin the fibers. About the Wheel A spinning wheel is described as a device used to spin yarn or thread using synthetic or natural fibers. The earliest clear images of the spinning wheel originated in Baghdad in 1237, Europe 1280 and China 1270. The spinning wheels may already have been in use in China and the Islamic world during the eleventh century. You should also consider the available space you have and where you intend to store the item during travel like your car or the overhead compartment of an airplane. If you have enough space, you may pick a more stylish spinning wheel to double as a decorative piece. Pick the best spinning wheel that gives you enough comfort. The Leader Yarn You can now add the leader yarn, to begin the fiber on the spindle. You can use some yarn bought from your local store or a homemade one measuring around 12 to 14 inches in length. Tie the yarn tightly to the shaft just over the whorl. Bring the leader yarn over the side of the whorl, looped over the base inch that sticks out. The Spindle Activity Spin the drop spindle in the arrow direction, the hold the loose end of the starter yarn using the upper hand, as you watch the twist collect in the yarn. Feather out a single and of the fiber then overlap it right on the yarn. Pinch the yarn and fiber using the lower hand, then pinch just over the point using the upper hand. There came a time when the production of cotton could not keep up with its demand. This was when James Hargreaves started to spend more time than usual in considering different ways about discovering how the process can be improved. Its success and downfall When James Hargreaves invented the machine, he kept it as a secret at first.