a machine for producing a number of lengths of fabric or similar material comprises a frame supporting a sub - frame for movement thereon . the sub - frame causes an adjustable winder comprising a shaft rotatable in bearings on the sub - frame and at least three supporting members parallel to but spaced from the shaft and spaced about the axis of rotation . the supporting members are carried by the shaft and the radial spacing thereof is variable to thereby vary the distance between the supporting members . at least one of the members has means for gripping one end of a sheet of material and driving means are associated with the supporting members to rotate the members about the shaft axis to thereby wind the sheet material around the members .