Abstract: Method of stabilizing fabrics by impregnation with a water soluble stiffening agent so that the fabric will not readily stretch in any direction. The water soluble stiffening agent is prepared by producing a mixture of Poly Vinyl Alcohol and water and diluting such with Ethanol. The materials produced thereby is particularly suited for embroidery work, for accurate cutting of materials, and in the process of applique.

Abstract: A device for starting small internal combustion engines using a hand-held power drill for rotating the starting device. The device consists of cup attached to the crankshaft of the engine. The upwardly facing open end of the cup has two diametrically opposing slots therein. For rotating the cup there is provided a spindle, one end of which is insertable in the chuck of the drill, the other end having a depending cylindrical shell attached which is fitted inside the cup, the shell having and engagement pin passing diametrically through the wall of the shell and providing a projecting portion on each side to engage the slots in the cup.