Not shure about the large flat one; but the others are for rolled hems like
hankies, scarves, and promgowns. A most useful attachment! My old White had
a picot attachment that would "draw threads" and pierce them, for insertions
or other design elements . This was very useful for working on 1920's
dresses and gowns. I really miss that one; have never seen it in any other
box of attachments.
When I was trying to identify old tools like these, I went to the local
senior home and spent some time with the old gals in their work room. Great
conversation and resource.
kathleen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Penny Ladnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "h-costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:38 AM
Subject: [h-cost] Patents: What was this used for???
I have been going through the patent website trying to find out about sewing
machine attachments. I have a beautifully restored 1887 Standard treadle
sewing machine in the original cabinet. It came with a box full of sewing
machine attachments. I don't know what the attachments are for or how to
use them.
Jackpot! I found one type of my attachments on the patent site:
http://www.lib.muohio.edu/epub/govlaw/FemInv/patgifs/121293/01.jpg
So...what is it for? Where the flat section at the top of Fig. 1, my box is
a lot longer. How does it attach to the machine?
I have some similar attachments with a flatter area where the curl is
located on the patent. These clearly attach to the feeder bar. This type
is stamped with the Standard logo and numbered B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, smallest to
largest. My mother said these are hemmers. She was not sure if the one
like in the patent was for hemming.
Penny Ladnier,
Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites
www.costumegallery.com
www.costumelibrary.com
www.costumeclassroom.com
www.costumeencyclopedia.com
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