Vintage Adjustable Skirt Hem Marker – Industrial Tailor Tool

Description :
This vintage sewing tool is a skirt hem marker, designed for accurately marking the hemline on skirts or dresses. Featuring a red colored wooden base and a vertical wood ruler with inch markings up to 26½", it includes a chalk-blowing bulb and hose mechanism for precise line placement. The base measures 5" W x 3¾" D and offers sturdy support while in use. Ideal for tailoring studios or vintage sewing tool collectors, this piece is both functional and display-worthy.
Era:
Mid-20th Century (Approx. 1950s–1960s)

Style:
Industrial Utility / Sewing Workshop

Technique:
Mechanical manual operation with air-blown chalk puffing

Tools Used:
Cut wood for the pole, metal stamping for the base, rubber squeeze bulb, cloth tubing

History:
These tools were common in tailoring shops and home dressmaking from the 1940s through the 1970s for ensuring consistent hem heights.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown. Possible manufacturers include Dritz or Sears Sewing Supplies, based on materials and design.

Measurements:
5" W x 3¾" D x 26½" T

Suggested Weight:
Approx. 2–3 lbs

Item Number : P12400

Category : Misc Tools

Brand : UK