Plait′ing-at-tach′ment for Sew′ing-ma-chines′.
A plait is a flattened gather or fold.
Of the numerous plaiting and tucking devices an example may be given.
A gageplate
C is secured to the hinged handle
B, and has an extension which guides the cloth.
When operating, the gage-plate rests upon the cloth and pushes it against a shoulder, above which the foldingplate
D is secured.
An adjustable guide
f causes the tuck which is just formed to be fed in a line parallel to the plait which is being stitched.
