Garment & Textile · Machine
Machine — Feed-off-the-Arm
Specialized machine with narrow bed for lap seams — classic denim inseam.
Origin
Japan/USA
Era
Modern
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Industrialist View
Union Special 35800 (vintage). Levi's jeans are sewn on these.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Double-needle chainstitch; crucial for 'roping' hem.
Construction & Use
Heritage denim makers cherish these.