The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-07-10
THE NATIONAL GARMENT CUTTER
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fit the material themselves. IL is fact
that has already engaged the attention
of those who constantly observe and
note the progress of different branches
of industry, and the development of ris-
ing generations, that the women of the
present age are rapidly losing all knowl-
edge of the most useful and profitable
household art, viz: that of making diff
ferent articles of apparel for themselves
or those who by consanguine relations
or otherwise are dependent upon them
for this work. 1t is not because the
housewives of America are becoming
indolent, and acquiring natural ennui
for this duty; but because modern taste
and the voice of fashion have made il
imperative that our apparel shall become
ga thing of beauty" as well as an article
of necessity, and this idea has so firmly
fastened itself upon the minds of the
present age, that almost any one of
reasonably well developed refinement
will sacrifice means which they can lily
spare to conform to this sentiment.
How frequent are the announcements,
that industrial schools have been estab-
lished by the many ladies' benevolent
societies through the country, for the
express purpose of instructing young
ladies and girls in this declining art.
How numerous are the expressions of
surprise made by the ladies' themselves,
al the cost of having their wear made in
accordance with the prevailing styles,
aside from the cost of material, etc.
How often we hear of young ladies who
are practically wasting their time, while
there is an abundance of sewing await
in busy hands, wish in vain that they
could only prepare the garments for the
hectic, when they could proceed to do
the work themselves, thereby becoming
proficient in the use of the scissors,
needle and machine. Were this state of
things To continue for another decade,
the making of garments for men, wo-
men and children would he as little
known to the masses as the art of tele-
graphy or the intricacies of signal SER
vice station. This is wrong. II would
wreck the ethics of domestic life to Il
degree, and make the American woman
an object of disparaging comment
throughout the world.
yankee ingenuity" comes To the res
cue, however, just as it has on manv
former occasions when we seemed
doomed to precipitate destruction
and lifted us up out of and
beyond the apparent peril. The Gar
ment Cutter, with very little practice,
comparatively speaking, enables any one
to learn the most intricate part of dress
making or tailoring. Practice is all that
is needed to make every lady in the
land an expert in this work, and now,
that the long standing problem has been
solved, there is no reason why the re-
form should not begin at once. Let
every family procure the "Simple Sys-
tem," and every child of sufficient age
learn its use, and in short time clumsi-
" fitting garments will be II thing of the
past, and the girls, now idling away time
and wearing clothing, the secret of whose
construction they know not, will learn
to be useful, Industrious and skillful
being satisfaction to themselves and q
source of assistance to their mothers.
Those who desire an easy, profitable
and legitimate business, can secure the
same by addressing, National Garment
Gutter Company, Mankato." They de.
sire to secure II large force of hard work
ing canvassers throughout this part OF
the State, and he or she who will work
diligently can make it profitable to en-
gage in this work. Those wanting
agencies should apply early.
MANKATo, Mimi, July s, 1885.
MeSsrs. Goidsberry, Doran d Nelson!
DEAR SIRs:-After having a garment
cut by the National Garment Cutter, |
am satisfied il is Il very good system.
Any lady having emitting to do, will find
il to her interest to examine the Gar
ment Cutter
Very truly,
Mrs. JOHNSON.
MANKATo, Mimi, July s, 1885.
Messrs. GoldsLerry, Dordn d Nelson.
DEAR SIRs:-I have purchased the Ma
tional Garment Cutter, and as far as
have tried 1t, am entirely satisfied that
it is as recommended. Very easy to
learn, simple and correct, and can re-
commend il to any lady having cutting
to do for themselves and family.
Very truly,
MRs. J. r. BEATTY.
MANKATo, July Z, 1885.
MeSsrs. GOtdSberry, DOrdn 4. Nelson.
DEAR SIRs Il have purchased one of
your Garment Cutters, and have
thoroughly tested it by cutting several
garments. They were perfect fits, and
am more than pleased with it. think
every lady should have one.
Miss GRACE q. GIBBONS.
MANKATo, July z, 1885.
Messrs. GoidsLe,ry, Doran d Nelson.
GENTLEMEN:-I purchased one of your
Garment Cutters, and after thoroughly
testing 1t by cutting, | can truthfully say
it is the best system for cutting / ever
saw. The garments | cut were perfect
fits, and if could not replace il, would
not sell it AT any price.
Miss MELINA BRANDENBERG.
MANKATo, Mimi, July 8, 1885.
MeSsrs. GoldSLerry, Doran IL Nelson.
DEAR SIRs:-I have used the Budding
ton Metallic system for some time. But
find the National Garment Cutter more
simple, complete and satisfactory. |
have cut for myself and several of my
and they were all highly
pleased with the fits. 1t does its work
in Il perfect manner, and its simplicity
commands it to all both young and old.
Very truly
Mrs. IDA +. BARNES.
MANKATo, Mimi, July 8, 1885.
Messrs. GoidSJerry, Dorma IL Nelson.
SIRs:-I purchased one of your Ma
tIonal Garment Cutters and have done
cutting with it, after very little instruc-
tions getting perfect fits. can con-
recommend it to all having
cutting to do. | would be pleased to
handle the Cutter, as think il is some
thing everybody needs.
Very truly
Mrs. ii. ii. MAYNARD.
MANKATo, Mimi, July 8, 1885.
Qessrs. Gotisbe,ry, Doran q: Nelson.
SIRs:--l never attempted to cut gar
nent by measurement, until purchased
he National Garment Cutter. After u
ew minutes instructions cut basque
pattern, and it was II perfect fit. 1t is
'ery easy to learn and perfectly correct.
think it is just the system that should
De in every family where there is cutt-
ny 10 do for men, women and children.