Hem Hook Bustlers
OwnerJames Thomas Holmes, Heather Sue Wallusinventors
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Abstract
This invention comprises a device designed to enable a temporary solution to holding of fabric or materials. The device includes a clipping device with teeth that will snap onto the outermost layer of material. This clip is then attached to the middle section which is a piece of elastic which can vary in length from 1″-12″ to allow for the flexibility of the item as to not cause damage to the material when tension is applied. The elastic is then attached to a hook that will then pierce the fabric and hook it up to the desired length pr position. The hook can vary in size determined by the type of material used to hold.
Claims3
This is a method for bustling or hemming of material on any type of clothing, fabrics, or materials without damage or permanent alterations to the garments or materials by the steps of:
- One end of the device is clipped to the outermost layer of fabric, then the elastic is stretched up under the garment and then hooks onto the layer of fabric that is the inner most layer at the desired area in order to create the desire length.
This devices will work for the temporary bustling of bridal gowns. Dependant upon the length of the train on the gown 1-7 hem hooks may be required. This device will allow for the train to be hooked up when not in use. This will be done by placing the clip on the longest outermost layer of fabric. After the clip is secure the elastic is then stretched up underneath the train and placing the hook on the inside layer of lining on the train. This will create a bustle effect without any changes or alteration to the garment.
The device will also allow for the temporary hemming of any article of clothing or other types of materials. By clipping the clip to the longest layer of fabric, then stretching the elastic up under the garment then hooking to the desired length.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.