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Old 01-26-2012, 08:00 AM
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Yes I remember that machine, but I don't know what it was called. It was an accurate way to measure, and ripping the fabric was a straight and accurate way to separate it from the bolt. Aaaah the good old days!
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Old 01-26-2012, 08:24 AM
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About a million years ago, I worked at House of Fabrics in So. Calif. We used those gizmos and ripped the fabric after it was notched. Fabric was 36" wide and most of it was under $1.00 a yd. That was in the late 60's to early 70's. Like I said, a million years ago(lol).
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Old 01-26-2012, 12:47 PM
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I remember the machine that measured fabric - it was very accurate, not like today when they measurewith a yeard stick on the table and everyone starts at a diffferent point.
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Old 01-26-2012, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MrsBoats View Post
Yup. Sew-Fro Fabric had them when I was a kid. Our local Hancock's uses something like it on the table roller where they cut upholstery fabric.

I worked at So-Fro here in Ft.Wayne, back in the earlier 70's and remember using it.
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Old 01-26-2012, 02:44 PM
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Donna: Thank you! This is exactly it. Thanks to all of you that walked down memory lane with me. It's no fun going there all by yourself!

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Old 01-26-2012, 04:10 PM
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Our Joanns uses an updated version of this in the upholstery department. Brings back memories of when I was a kid!
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Old 01-26-2012, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Up North View Post
Thanks, Donna...I remember the stores using these...I was in a couple of small town stores in the 90's and remember them still using these.
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Old 01-26-2012, 04:18 PM
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Yes, but wish I were too young to remember!
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Old 01-26-2012, 04:40 PM
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I too remember the good old days. When my mom bought fabric, it was usually at Woolworth's or JCPenneys, and they used them. I think I will suggest that they bring them back to Joann's. Always short. GGRRRRR
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Old 01-26-2012, 08:11 PM
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Boy this post brings back memories. I remember it well.
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