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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Composed of images and text. Models represented: 128-4, 20: child's sewing machine, Singer motor, Singer light. Title from cover. Pictures of different cabinets, including five drawer, seven drawer, ...