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Vintage Garment Drafting Machine for Sewing

October 15, 2017 7 Comments

Here is a vintage magazine advertisement for The McDowell Garment-Drafting Machine Co. of New York. The ad claims that dressmaking would be simplified with their garment-drafting machine and that any lady would be able learn to cut perfect-fitting dresses with it. The ad includes an illustration of the machine and also warned buyers to be aware of tin and pasteboard imitations. vintage sewing ad mcdowell garment drafting machineHere is a black and white clip art version of the illustration from the advertisement. free vintage sewing clip artClick on images to enlarge.

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  1. Sherri Mitchell

    October 15, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    I love how it says “Madam, show this to your Dressmaker; it is just what she has always wanted”…….back in the day they really knew how to sell it! I LOVE this one. Anything having to do with dressmaking or dress forms I swoon over 🙂 Thanks Julie!!!

    Reply
    • Julie J

      October 15, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      You’re welcome Sherri! They sure did know how to sell it back in the day. I’m happy to know you love it! I swoon over anything vintage and sewing as well. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kimberly S

    October 15, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    So wonderful! Thank you and God bless ♥️

    Reply
    • Julie J

      October 15, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      You’re welcome Kimberly. I’m happy to know you like it! God bless you also. ♥

      Reply
  3. Anna Comeau

    October 16, 2017 at 7:58 pm

    thanks so much ,I always look forward to your emails!!! luv everything vintage!!

    Reply
    • Julie J

      October 17, 2017 at 11:04 am

      You’re welcome Anna! It’s great to know you look forward to the emails and that you love everything vintage! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Joan

    November 19, 2019 at 5:28 pm

    I have a complete set with directions and half the box it came in. Any idea what it’s value is?

    Reply

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