McKay Stitcher / McKay Stitching

What does McKay Stitching mean?

The McKay stitcher is a sewing machine created by Lyman Reed Blake and subsequently improved by engineer Gordon McKay, which revolutionized the speed of footwear production by machine sewing the uppers to the soles.

 

Additional Resources

Here is an image of a McKay Stitcher :

 

Supreme McKay Master Insole Stitcher - YouTube

Image via Shoe System Plus