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Vintage Gibbs&Wilcox treadle, patterns, presser, hemmer (Upper West Side)
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pre-dates Singer, full cast iron, treadle has safeguard to stop drive wheel from reversing direction; sews a neat flat chain stitch meaning there is only top thread, it predates the innovation of the bottom bobbin where threads interlock.
I bought a replacement belt drive and user's manual but have not worked on it.
Collector's item. Asking $350
Enquire.
Bloomin' kits (jacket, vest, afghan) are $15 each
These are patterns for fabric layered garments where the outer layers are cut and become 3 dimensional with wear and washing.
I also have several vintage patterns $5 each (6 for $20), and
Patterns, vintage and new, different prices.
FIBER ARTS
I am reviewing stash of knitting needles and crochet hooks, etc.
See my other listing. Or just ask if you are interested.
Cat Face Button Covers- 5 for $20
Painted wood with metal 'capsule' which covers the button
Collar, Necktie, and Pleat presser $45
vintage, long tapered flat device, electric model
Skirt Hemmers $25
Pin-It by Orco Products Inc., Dayton Ohio
has 20 inch ruler
Use: stand marking device on floor facing the fabric and place skirt fabric hem between metal device which enables you to guide the pin through it
tags: old fashioned time hobby craft stitch sew machine vintage art sew stitch pattern dressmaking measure
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