Mrs G. I. McCabe invented the ruler around 1930 in Sydney NSW and founded several branches of the McCabe academy of Dressmaking based on its use in Australia and London.A light coloured 'McCabe Faultless System of Cutting', dressmaker's folding, wood and metal ruler, Australia, 1950 - 1970. One side has six proportions for cutting bodices, the back has measurements for cutting coat and blouse sleeves only, as well as 12 inches markings. Copyright patented details are stamped onto the back side in black, as well as all measurements. 'McCabe Faultless System of Cutting' as well as many detailed measurements for dressmaking. 'Copyright Patented No 6783 54637' is stamped on the back. 'Patented Com No 6783 N.Z No 54637' is tam[ed on the front top.dressmaking equipment, sewing equipment, measuring instrument, measuring rulers

Yellow and white heart-shaped, crocheted pouch for a pin cushion.sewing equipment, pin holders

Timber mushroom shape darning tooldarners, sewing equipment

3 wooden darning mushrooms used for darning socks, by placing under the hold of garment. Two brown wood, one painted green.darners, sewing equipment

Two darning mushrooms. One dark brown. One light brown.darners, sewing equipment

From the home of Mrs. H.N. LordA pair of wooden lace making bobbins.bobbins, sewing equipment

Brass patterned thimble in patterned pink bakelite case with floral lid.thimbles, thimble cases, sewing equipment