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Blind Hemmers questions What can you tell me about them?
goodworks1   Advanced IL USA Member since 2003 Posts: 2839	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/9/12 1:39 PM Do you have one? Do you use it? If so, what types of hems/fabrics/garments? I'm considering whether or not I'd like one...and I need to decide in the next couple of days. edited to add: Yes, I've searched the messages and reviews here at PR and haven't found much, if anything specific.... -- Edited on 2/9/12 1:54 PM -- ------ blog: goodworks1.wordpress.com
Soolip Advanced CA USA Member since 2008 Posts: 1663	Login to reply to this post In reply to goodworks1 Like this post Date: 2/9/12 1:56 PM I have used them, but I don't own one. I've used them for draperies and pants — very fast and efficient. However, I can't see buying one for home use unless you can get one very, very cheaply. They are intended for production work, and for the most part the blind hem stitch on your sewing machine is more than suitable. I usually just hem pants by hand.
Ripple Dandelion Intermediate NC USA Member since 2006 Posts: 320	Login to reply to this post In reply to goodworks1 Like this post Date: 2/9/12 2:45 PM I do have one; I got it for my short-lived drapery business. It's a U.S. Blindstitch 718-6. Old, but they really haven't changed in design over the past 50-60 years. It works well, and of course a blindhemmer is really needed if you are making a lot of draperies. Now that I'm not, I'm questioning if I will use it enough to justify giving it the space it takes up. I won't make much by selling it. I just made some shoulder pads with it--that was pretty neat. I do hem pants with it, but it's not a great advantage in the volume that I do (just for my family). There is definitely a learning curve and some tinkering with thread, tension and stitch depth on each different fabric. I have a hard time being satisfied with the finished hem on dresses and skirts. I still tend to hem those by hand. I really haven't used the blindhemmer on knits. HTH! ------ Virginia http://asewinglife.blogspot.com
goodworks1   Advanced IL USA Member since 2003 Posts: 2839	Login to reply to this post In reply to Soolip Like this post Date: 2/9/12 2:45 PM Quote: Soolip However, I can't see buying one for home use unless you can get one very, very cheaply. Well, this one will probably be cost-free; the real question is whether I'd take the time to learn to use it. And how hard it would be to use. Thanks for the info, soolip! ------ blog: goodworks1.wordpress.com
goodworks1   Advanced IL USA Member since 2003 Posts: 2839	Login to reply to this post In reply to Ripple Dandelion Like this post Date: 2/9/12 2:49 PM Thanks for that info, Ripple Dandelion. I'll have to make many, many draperies and curtains for the house we are rehabbing, so maybe I should get it just for that. Thanks for the info on hemming pants; I'm pretty sure the previous owner used it for hems on high-end wools, etc for her tailoring business. Anyone with experience hemming knits or linens? ------ blog: goodworks1.wordpress.com
CraftAddict Advanced Beginner OH USA Member since 2010 Posts: 229	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/9/12 2:54 PM I have one that came with my machine. I had to check out a few tutorials to figure out how to use it. Well it's more a matter of figuring out right way to fold your fabric. I haven't used it very much and it's still hit & skip for me but I don't like to hand sew so I will keep at it until I get good at it.
Soolip Advanced CA USA Member since 2008 Posts: 1663	Login to reply to this post In reply to goodworks1 Like this post Date: 2/9/12 3:08 PM Quote: goodworks1 Well, this one will probably be cost-free. Well why didn't you say so? Accept this fabulous gift. Tinker with it, see if you find it useful. If not, sell it for big bucks. Your decision is made. So glad I could help.
M.S. Advanced OH USA Member since 2009 Posts: 968	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/9/12 3:18 PM I like mine a lot. I now wish I had bought mine a long time ago! It is a real time saver. I am one who avoids hand sewing at all costs. Even if I didn't have a drapery business, I think it would be justified. I make a lot of clothes for the family, though. ------ Pfaff 138-6 Brother PQ1500S Necchi 4795 US Blindstitch 718-9 Kenmore 16644 Janome CoverPro 1000 Singer 201-2......waiting to be rewired.
skae   Advanced MN USA Member since 2007 Posts: 2257	Login to reply to this post In reply to goodworks1 Like this post Date: 2/9/12 3:53 PM I used one when i worked in the sewing dept of my store. They are fabulous machines. we used them for hemming all kinds of fabric. I also have one a smaller one at home here. I used it for my curtains. It is tacsew 500 blind hemmer. I would grab it and use it. I also would get differen't curved needle for it. Like in a 12 for finer fabrics. and 14 for heavier fabrics. I like the 12 the most for all tips. Let us know if you got it. ------ ý1 Corinthians 13:4-7 "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
andye   Beginner VA USA Member since 2009 Posts: 928	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/9/12 5:03 PM I was under the impression that you could do slipstitching with those machines, whereas a blind hem on a domestic sewing machine has topological limitations.

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