The Original Hump Jumper™

The Birth of an Invention

Necessity became the mother of invention in 1986. At the time, I was designing and sewing couture bridal gowns in my Beverly, Massachusetts studio, Sandra S Newman Designs. Because of the many layers of fabrics I sewed, I desperately needed a sewing notion to solve the constant frustration of skipped stitches and broken needles. This struggle gave me a strong drive to invent a creative solution. Ultimately, I created a tool that would change sewing forever. That tool was The Hump Jumper™.

My dedication to perfection led to my first official patent in 1991. Following that success, I received a second utility patent in 1999 to further refine the design. Today, the original Hump Jumper™ by SN Designs remains the gold standard worldwide. Additionally, my other tools are highly loved too. The Puts-it™ is affectionately called a sewist’s “third-hand,” while the Buttonhole Buster™ works wonders for perfect buttonholes.

Molds and High-Heel Shoes

I have sewn since the age of four. Therefore, I honestly believed that if I needed this solution, every sewer in the world would benefit too. However, the most challenging step was finding a mold maker. I needed an injection mold tailored to my exact specifications. Virtually all the mold makers I contacted had zero interest, and they confidently assured me my idea would fail.

But I refused to give up. After a lot of "show and tell," I successfully found a manufacturer who believed in my vision. I collaborated closely with Mr. Kincman at Styletek. His company typically made molds for ladies' high-heel shoes, as well as glow-in-the-dark golf balls and putters! Orders quickly came pouring in for my Hump Jumper™. Because of this, my friendly mold maker gave me a nickname. He affectionately called me Sandy “The Hump Jump Lady.” That title has stuck with me ever since. My very first order was for 144 pieces. Soon after, I received a massive order for 10,000 tools. This life-changing order came from the famous Clotilde Sewing Catalogue!

Products for Perfection - The Hump Jumper™

Today, that legacy of excellence continues. To ensure my signature tools maintain the smooth, durable, and flawless quality sewers have trusted for decades, SN Designs Co. products are now proudly made by Tristan Roy at Tri-Star Molding.

I invented the original and unique Hump Jumper™ in 1986. Next, I followed with the Puts-it™ in 1991 and the Buttonhole Buster™ in 1997. All three items solve common sewing frustrations. These products are available both nationally and internationally. You can find them at fabric stores and online sewing notion suppliers. Alternatively, you can buy them directly from SN Designs Co. I always strive to provide products for perfection.

Those who sleep under a quilt, sleep under a blanket of love.

Happy Sewing!
Sandy — The "Hump Jump Lady"

 

The Original Buttonhole Buster™ by SN Designs Co

The Buttonhole Buster™ keeping the foot level
to completely eliminate uneven buttonholes.

What is the Buttonhole Buster™ and what is it for?  The Buttonhole Buster™ is another problem solving invention from the SN Designs Co, the small company that invented the Original, One and Only Hump Jumper® and the quilter’s third hand, the Puts-it™: the sewing notions that solve such frustrating problems.  The Buttonhole Buster™ is the solution for sewing buttonholes in those impossible places: collar bands, narrow cuffs, and areas with lumpy, bumpy seams such as thick seam allowances in small places.

The bi-level bottom of the Buttonhole Buster™ is its creative feature:  the unique bottom allows the presser foot to fit snugly where thick seams cause the general purpose or buttonhole foot to sit unbalanced.  Narrow pattern pieces such as collars and neck bands are examples of where seam allowances cause the presser foot to wobble due to uneven thickness.

Using the general purpose, lower the presser foot into the grooved out section of the Buttonhole Buster™, between the long front feet, and continue sewing the buttonhole.  The grooved out area holds the presser foot in place Use the metric/inch measures to gauge uttonhole length.  Placing interfacing between the fashion fabric and the facing will help insure perfect buttonholes in impossible places.  To assist with sewing buttons with shanks, use the keyhole opening on the opposite end of the foot. 

The Buttonhole Buster™ is designed to help make better buttonholes.  Remember; before you start your buttonhole make sure you complete the prep work: placement, measurement, interfacing, and double check buttonhole length with circumference and diameter of the chosen button.

The Buttonhole Buster™ is the perfect tool for your hard to sew buttonholes.  Adding it to the notion box, right next to the Hump Jumper® and Puts-it™, you will have all the sewing notions that solve such frustrating problems!  Hint - use a piece of Velcro to attach it to your sewing machine, right next to your The Hump Jumper® - you’ll always have it handy!

The original Hump Jumper®, Puts-it™, and Buttonhole Buster™ are available directly on my Official SN Designs Website or via my Etsy Shop if you prefer checkout out there!

Happy Sewing,

Sandy

SN Designs Co – the inventor of the essential sewing tools that solve such frustrating problems

http://www.ssndesigns.com/ - sandy@ssndesigns.com – 1.617.803.7868

The Sewing Notions that Solve such Frustrating Problems!

SN Designs Co invented the original, one and only Hump Jumperâ in 1989, the Puts-itä in 1991 and the Buttonhole Busterä in 1997 to solve those frustrating sewing products. These products are available both nationally and internationally from your favorite fabric store, on-line sewing notion source or by contacting SN Designs Co directly.  

The Original Hump Jumper® – Sew Clever!

Keep the presser foot perfectly horizontal on thick layers.

The Hump Jumper® solves the problem created when a “hump” tilts the presser foot out of the required horizontal position for a smooth even feed.

The Hump Jumperâ idea originated when Sandy had a couture bridal shop in Beverly, Massachusetts.  Finding it frustrating to sew many layers of fabric with even straight stitches, she decided to invent something because sticking paper, wads of material, or whatever under the back of the presser foot was not the solution to her frustration.

Sewing since the age of four, Sandy knew if she needed this great idea, then every sewer in the world needed one.  The hardest part in the process was finding a mold maker that would make the injection mold and then convince them to create a mold to her specifications when they had no idea how to sew. Through a process of Show and Tell, the mold was finally made by a lady’s high-heel shoe manufacturer. When the orders started pouring in and the Hump Jumperâ  started moving out their door, the mold-maker nicknamed Sandy “The Hump Jump Lady.” The name has stuck with her.

The Puts-it™ - Sew Useful!

The Puts-it™ is the perfect notion for manipulating seams and fabrics: shaped to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand it's perfect for arthritic fingers.

The Puts-itä, if you use your imagination, you will see one end is the shape of a flat head screwdriver and the other, the tip of a pencil.  Yes, her corners have been turned with a pencil. Sewers understand there are no mistakes - just bits of added lace or trim! The screwdriver was used to control lace, ruffles, and gathers under the presser foot.  How many needles were broken! Now you have the Puts-itä, your third hand.

The Buttonhole Buster™ – Sew Simple!

The Buttonhole Buster™ with its rounded bi-level bottom allows the presser foot to sit snugly where seam allowances cause the general purpose foot or buttonhole foot to sit uneven.

The Buttonhole Busterä was requested by a friend who just could not sew proper buttonholes in collars or waistbands because of seam allowance. The Buttonhole Busterä, with its patented bi-level bottom, solves the problem of the presser foot not fitting in uneven places.

  

As a Fashion Design Professor, many of Sandy’s students also experienced these problems so she decided to find a solution for these Frustrating Sewing Problems. 

The solution: The Hump Jumper®, The Puts-itä, and The Buttonhole Busterä.

Happy Sewing,

Sandy

For inquiries, wholesale orders, or product support, please visit my Official SN Designs Website contact page or message me directly through my Etsy Shop!

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SN Designs Co – the inventor of the essential sewing notions that solve such frustrating problems

http://www.ssndesigns.com/ - sandy@ssndesigns.com