US1457860A - Sewing case - Google Patents

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June 5, 11923. 1, B. S. SCHWED SEWING CASE Filed Nov. 2, 1921 5 Sheets-Sheet l INVENTOR W Fume 5, W23.

B. S. SCHWED SEWING CASE v 3 Sheets-Shet 2 Filed New. 2, 1921 "June '5, 1923".

a. s. SCHWED v SEWING CASE Filed NOV. 2, 1921 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 INVENTOR -ATTORNEY Patented June 5, 192.

NHTE FATS IBERTIE S. SCHWED, 0F FAB ROCKAWAY, NEW'YOBK.

SEWING CASE.

Application filed November 2, 1921. Serial No. 512,215.

T 0 all whom it may concern:

Be it known that T, BERTIE S- Soriwnn, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Far Rockaway, in the county of Queens and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Sewing Cases, of which the following is a specification.

The object of my invention is to construct a sewing case which will have the advantage over those at present on the market in that it is capable of supporting and carrying in convenient form a complete and entire sewing and mending outfit.

Fig. 1 is a vertical cross-section of a sewing case or bag embodying my invention.

Fig. 2 is a plan view looking at the under side of the topmost cover.

Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the upper section.

Fig. 4 is a bottom view of such upper section, and

Fig. 5 is a plan View of the lowermost or spool section.

Figure 6 is an enlarged fragment of the lower part of those sections within the case showing one form of oint connection.

The case 1 consists of a plurality of sections, namely, a lowermost section 2, a superimposed or upper section 3, and an upper flexible closure section 1. While I have shown and described only three superimposed sections, including the closure section, other sections might be added in the same way, but it is thought that the present arrangement is the most preferable for a conveniently portable form of case.

The outer walls 5 and 6 of the lower sec tions 2 and 3 are shown as composed of wood and this is the material of which all of the various partitions are usually, but not necessarily, formed. The lowermost section 2 is distinguished by having a plurality of pegs 7 upon which spools art to be placed; such a section accommodating a large number of spools of thread is shown in Fig. 5 which shows places for as many as ten spools. Attached to the base of section 2, in the manner shown, is a pin cushion 8, covered'in any desired material, and having a recess at the center 9 for a thimble. The cover 10 of this lowermost section is formed by the base of the section immediately above it, the upper part of the side wall of the section 2 being provided with pins 11 which fit into the bay--.

onet slot 12 formed on the lower part of the side walls ofsection 3. A slight turning of the section 2 will fit the pins securely intothe locking portion of the slot. The under face of bottom 10 of section 3, as shown in Fig.-

4, is provided with a series of straps 13 which are adapted to receive the articles shown in Fig. 4; for instance, various types of scissors 14, a ruler 15 and pencil 16. Upper section 3, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3, is divided into compartments 17 and 18, formed by partition 23, which compartments are adapted to receive miscellaneous sewing materials. Above these compartments is placed a flexible closure portion which consists of a base 19 provided with pins 11 adaptedto rest in bayonet slot 12 formed on the upper part of side walls 6 of section 3. This fastening arrangement is similar to the one used in connection with the lower section 2. The lower face of the cover as shown in Fig. 2, is provided with a number of straps 20, which straps are adapted to contain packets 21 of sewing and darning needles of all sorts, a razor blade for ripping and a set of bodkins. In the center is formed a pocket 22 which is large enough to contain an emory and tape measure and to be of general practical service, and owing to the fact that it projects into the central compartment of section 3 it can be filled without being in the way. Attached to the upper face of cover 19 I prefer to place a top composed of a pliant material, such as cretonne, silk, velvet or leather, which can be folded over on the top to form the slot 25 adapted to contain the draw-string 26. In dotted lines is shown the cover drawn close to show the method of carrying the case. This top cover forms a compartment 27 in which can be placed a large number of articles including darner and darning cotton, readyfor convenient access when the case is opened.

The materials from which the various parts can be composed are practically within the desire of the manufacturer of the case. The walls 5 and 6, bases 10 and 19 and partitions 23 can be made of wood, fibre, pasteboard, wicker or tin, or any light and stable material. These walls can be painted, stained or covered with cretonne, silk, leather or any desired material. The under faces of 10 and 19 can be similarly treated and the straps 15 and 20 formed thereon can be of the same or contrasting materials, They may also be gt elastic if desired. The cushion S and pocket 22 have a' siini lar range of'materials. The pegs 7' for the'spools are'prefe'rably of wood.

The advantage of'this construction over' sewing cases orybaskets, now-in use is that this type of case 1s capable of containing a larger number of utensils than have ever been permitted in other carrlers, wlth a large amount of space for sewing materials. The range of ornaments 1s unhmited. The case can be made 1n the most inexpens ve form,

' orit canbe constructed and covered with the most expensive material or even entirely made'o f eather. "The hood or top can have the same outward appearance as the top and bottom or can be constructed of contrasting material. This top can also take any con-- *veationarrorm usually employed in sew ng baskets.

I claim:

" on the under side thereof."

containsewing implements and accessories 2; A sewing case consisting ofa plurality of sections fastened one above the other by means of bayonet'ij'o'int construction, the bottom member of each of the lower sections formingthe top of the section underneath and being provided with means for receiving and retaining sewing implements and accessories and the topmost section consisting of a flexible opening adapted'to be drawn together to form a closure.

3. A sewing case consisting of a plurality of detachable sections fastened; one above the other, the bottom member of each section forming the top of the section beneath it when the case is fastened togetherpthe'bottom and'top member of the sections thus formed within the case being provided with means to receive sewing implements and accessories. I

Signed atfNew York city, in the county of New York, and Stateof New York this 27th day of October, 1921;.

'BE TIE s. sonwnn.

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