The whole nine yards,” a common phrase, came from the amount of fabric needed to make the fanciest coat for a man of fashion.
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Early efforts -- Elements of a successful machine -- The "Sewing-Machine Combination" -- Less expensive machines -- Appendixes: Notes on the development and commercial use of the sewing machine -- ...