Pocket setting device having label clamping mechanism

Abstract

A workpiece fabric folding device having a label clamping mechanism. The device is operated for folding back an outer end portion of a first workpiece fabric and for stitching the folded back portion to a second workpiece fabric by a sewing machine. In the folding back operation, a label piece is also positioned at the folded back portion for simultaneously stitching the label to the second workpiece fabric. The folding device includes a gauge plate whose outer contour defines a folding-back line of the first workpiece fabric, a bending depression member positioned above the gauge plate for bending the outer edge portion, and a plurality of folding segments for urging the bent outer edge to a position below the gauge plate. The label clamping mechanism is disposed on the bending depression member at a position adjacent the folded-back position. The mechanism includes a label clamping unit which holds one portion of the label, and moving unit for angularly moving the clamping unit to the folded-back position. The label clamping unit clamps the label when the unit has an upstanding posture, where the label can be horizontally insertable for the clamping. The label clamping unit is pivotally moved toward the folded-back position for positioning an unclamped part of the label at the folded-back position.