Abstract: This invention relates to a machine for forming a fly structure in a garment or the like and more particularly to a machine which folds a fly flap portion which is integral with the garment panel to form a double welt along the exposed edge of the finished fly structure and then places and secures one half of a slide fastener tape to the fly flap portion.
Abstract: This invention relates to a fly structure for trousers or the like, and more particularly to a fly structure formed from flaps which are integral with the front panels of the trousers or the like. The flap forming the outer or exposed flap portion of the fly is folded in a manner to provide reinforcement along the free edge and to simulate the construction obtained using fly flap pieces independent of the front panels of the trousers or the like.
Abstract: The invention relates to a garment placket and the method of forming it in which two pieces of material are folded and attached to the garment in such a manner as to present finished edges for the slit in the garment and which pieces also overlie the placket opening to present a closed appearance thereto. The two pieces of material are attached to the garment in such a manner that both lie completely on one face of the garment.
Abstract: The invention concerns a stitch formation and method of making it which consists of alternate chain and lock stitches formed from a single continuous thread. On the first penetration of the needle, the thread is divided into two portions, one on each side of the work piece and then subsequent penetration of the needle forms the alternate chain and lock stitches with the drawn off thread portion passing through the alternate loops to form the lock stitch.