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Old 07-01-2017, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ChesKat View Post
New to vintage machines and QB! DON'T LAUGH What's a stiletto (and I know it's not shoes) haha
When using the term in relationship to sewing it is a tool to either perforate holes for eyelets or sometimes to hold fabric together while sewing. The one that came with early Singer sewing machines can be seen at http://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/simanco/25539/ Another site I found that shows various modern day tools and stilettos is at http://www.jankrentz.com/displaypage.php?ID=42

I've seen a few crochet hooks that have been filed to be used as a stiletto/awl with some of the machines I've gotten.

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