eBay A McDowell Garment Drafting Machine for dressmaking and tailoring, patented 1879, 1885, and 1886. All the pieces are intact, move and adjust easily and there do not appear to be any missing parts, although I am certainly not expert in this, so please consult the pictures and ask any questions you might have. Comes with everything pictured, including the sad remains of the original box.The McDowell Garment Drafting Machine and Sleeve Machine were an attempt to mechanize the drafting process for women's garments and reduce the number of fittings for ongoing clients. They were designed to re... |