Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-03-24
A Perfect Art.

kept pace with the stirring events of
the times. A need has arisen and
the demand has been granted by
some inventive genius until we have
at hand almost every article needed
for human convenience. Yet with
all the mechanical skill at play in
this country one art, as before stated,
has been neglected. We refer to the
art of cutting the clothing we wear.
II is fact known to all of us. that
over half the garments worn by the
family are cut by the overworkcd wife
or mother, in comparatively hap
hazard manner, simply because she
has never had an opportunity to
learn any correct method by which
the work can be done in a proper
manner. Asaconsequence, children,
adults also, are compelled to wear
garments both unbecoming and un-
comfortable. To be provided with
an apparatus which can be brought
into requisition at any time, however
simple that article of clothing or
cheap the material to be used, and
get perfectly fitting bit of apparel,
is an item in household economy that
no prudent housewife can dispute.
BY the use Of the National Garment
Cutter, all of this trouble and vexa-
ton can be saved, together with the
accompanying costs, thereby enab-
ling all persons, even young girls, to
do their work in an artistic manner,
feeling sure that the garment made
by their own hands will conform in
fit and style to the requirements of
this exacting age. No family should
be without the cutter where work is
to be done, and any one can learn to
use it. ur .W
Never since the introduction of the
perfected sewing machine has any
article been placed upon the market
that has created such a furore in do
nestle circles as has the National
Garment Cutter. So much was
claimed for 1t that of course an army
of doubters sprang up. But a
thorough examination wipes away
and dispels the last ray of unbelief,
and it is perfectly astonishing what a
revolution it has accomplished.
1t don't make any difference what
kind of a garment is being made, the
result is always the samoa perfect
fit. The little ones, instead of running
around clothed in garments that look
like grain bags, now wear neat, tasty,
perfect fitting suits, and mothers have
! good cause to feel proud of their lit.
tie flocks. The cost is so light and
the value received is so great that
one can hardly appreciate the benefits
derived. To the yonng wife or moth
, er it is truly a blessing.
TESTIMONIALS.
Having examined the National Carmen
Cutter, take pleasure in commencing it tt
! ALL MRS. MARY SPERRY,
n Sparta, Tenn.
Having examined the National Carmen
], Cutter, l take pleasure in commencing it Il
I this community, and feel sure it will Civ,
r perfect satisfaction to all who learn ant
correctly apply it. especially like its full
), ness in providing sufhciency of controlling
# points to fully determine the form of ever.
: piece or part of garment. hope it will re
ceive liberal patronage in the South.
n w. G. CUMMINs,
g Inventor OF the Cummins System.
f TO aphoD, It mag concern:
:. We the undersigned have examined tn
National Garment Cutter, and can say tina
n it is undoubtedly the most perfect and sim
p plifed system for cutting and fitting we hav
ever examined, and can gladly recommend
it to the people of McMinnville and vicinity
It Miss MARIA Conner, Dressmaker,
l. MRS. WALTER HooDEEPYL, :.
iii MRS. W W. DhAllAiNJ OtVoShdhSi'
q MISS SALLIE FAULKNER, d.
:, MRS. ED NUNNELLY,
' MISS JOSEPHINE HoUCHIN.
! Ihaye dress cut with the National Gal
e ment Cutter, and can say il is the most CON
Il fertable and neatest and best filing dress
ever wore. Miss LENA MASON.
take pleasure in saying to the people @
IS McMinnville that have had garment Gu
n and fit by the National Garment cutter, an
am highly pleased, for it is perfect fit.
J. MRS. DIR. HARRISON.
l. To all aDhOn 10 may concern:
N have been using the Cummins system {
cutting and fitting which have now lai
aside and purchased the National GARNER
le Cutter. have given it a thorough lest an
it has proven to be all that it has been repr
~ seuted to be. Respectfully,
to MRS. MAUD LOwERY AND
n Miss BELLE WEBB, Dressmakers.
,s Sir: l have done sewing after the n
:, tional Garment Cutter. 1t has given perfe
u, satisfaction in every respect | am perfect
v, delighted with the system.
=, MRS. MART GRIBBLE.
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