Historical information

Singercraft Guides were manufactured and sold between the late 1920s to the early 1950s and resembled long metal rulers with a slit along the length, closer to one edge than to the other.

The Singercraft Guide attachments were made by Singer to allow women to sew a larger range of items with their home sewing machine than ever before. With the Guide, they could create anything from pile fabrics to home-made trims, Afghan rugs and even belts. It could also be used to create lacework and trimmings for clothing items.
The instructions booklet was produced in 1932 to explain the use and potential of furnishings and trims which could be created.

Significance

This item is significant because it was popular in the 1930s for women to produce home furnishings and clothing trims and decorations.

Physical description

An attachment designed to be used with Singer sewing machines to make a range of edgings for clothing and rugs.
Made from aluminium, it resembled a long metal ruler with a slit along the length and featuring the Singer Logo on the bulb end.

Inscriptions & markings

On bulb end
SINGERCRAFT GUIDE 120987

"THE SIGN OF SINGER SEWING SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD"
SINGER SEWING MACHINES