Abstract: A machine for copying of patterns for use in the garment industry incorporating the spirit duplicating process. The machine incorporates a pair of nip rollers between which is engaged a master pattern paper and copy paper. The copy paper is fed from a supply roll over a spirit applicator and is wrapped around the bottom nip roller, wet side out, contacts the master pattern paper at the nip, and then travels to a rewind roll. The master pattern paper travels from a supply spindle to the nip and then to a take-up spindle. The nip rollers are separated by a cam action. Control of the operations of the machine is effected by a single control arm which, in its rear position, separates the nip rollers and engages drive means to rewind the master pattern. In the forward position, the control arm brings the nip rollers together, engages drive means for the take-up spindles for the master pattern paper and the copy paper and activates the drive for the nip rollers and the spirit wetting roller.