Blind Hemming Sewing Machine Overview - Zoje Model ZJ-500 - Blind Stitch

An overview of the Zoje ZJ-500 portable desktop blind hemming sewing machine.
Blind hemming, otherwise known as blind stitching, is a method of sewing a hem whereby the seam is invisible on the visible layer. The outer, visible layer is partially penetrated by the needle and the hem is fully penetrated, therefore joining the layers in a blind hem.
Applications are things like hemming trousers, skirts, dresses, drapes and curtains.
Index:
0:00 - Introduction
0:20 - What's in the box
0:47 - A look at the machine and installing the arm lowering lever
1:48 - What does a blind hemmer do?
3:25 - Thread stand
4:10 - The bag of goodies
4:55 - Table clamp
5:37 - Oiling
5:54 - Threading
9:15 - Flat bed and free arm
9:54 - Plugging in and demonstrating
14:16 - Needle penetration depth adjustment
15:00 - Skip function
15:53 - Tension adjustment
16:20 - Seam tie off
17:24 - Conclusion
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Sans Molly.

[@clothingalterations.1965]

I have this same brand and model machine and sewing is just amazing. Your video was really helpful for me to fix something I was not doing right. Your words are very clear and precise. Thank you once again dude 🙏 Cheers all the way from Auckland NZ

[@joniolson9145]

I like how you explained how the machine works in detail. Thank you.

[@flolee2146]

Wow! I love the way this guy presented the steps on how to use a blind hemmer. I bought one, but when I googled the model, on how to thread & use it did not show it. The instructions that cane with the machine are so hard to follow! I love this video presentation, it is detailed and easy to understand. Thank you.

[@williamchapman2371]

look up the Tony cm-500 blind hemmer. They have a number of videos showing how to thread it and use it.

[@nancypollard4531]

wow! this is a really awesome demonstration for a new owner of a blind hemmer. The instructions that came with mine were rather limited. This video had me up and running in a very short time. Thank you so much for the great camera angles. I bought one on Amazon that is branded Worlden. It is exactly like yours down to what was included in the accessory kit.

[@InStitches]

Glad it helped!

[@karenpasin5502]

Thank you for your outstanding demo I have been thinking of getting one for my alteration business but was hesitant as I was unsure of what & where to get one. From your demo I feel more confident now so thank you again so happy.

[@caliinthevalley24681]

Thank you so much! I really want one of these as someone who is 5feet tall and has to hem everything I think this is well worth it

[@InStitches]

Thanks. They should be readily available in most countries.

[@marycreed-pallone9732]

This is a very clear overview. I purchased an industrial blind hemmer over 15 years ago and have never once used it. I had no idea how it worked and there were no instructions and no one to help. Now I feel I can have a look and try to figure it out! Hopefully it at least has oiling instructions. I’m sure it will need that first!

[@InStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jesshothersall]

Thank you, that was absolutly fascinating. I loved the slow motion part of the video, and am now considering whether I 'need' one of these machines :)

[@sirsleek]

You do

[@danelleprinsloo1566]

Thank you for showing us so nicely how it works.

[@Springermom2]

This was an excellent demonstration! Thank you so much!

[@jagjitkumar2446]

Very nice demonstration and machine, good job 👌👍 Thanks 🙏

[@InderjeetSingh-du9tq]

Machine price kya hai

[@anthoniadevonish3225]

Thanks! Excellent demo, now I can use my machine correctly.

[@InStitches]

Glad I could help!

[@UNBIASEDLLC]

Awesome detailed video. TFS

[@georgycolson9671]

Wow...That's fantastic! Thank you.

[@morticiadecat]

Brilliant Thank you so much for this. Well constructed, informative and helpful explanation. The slowmo was fascinating and makes me understand it a lot more. The tension explanation too is very helpful and useful. Very clever bit of kit this is. THANK YOU ~ ABOLUTELY FABULOUS.

[@TheAlibali1993]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks!

[@InStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@saraaronzon4562]

Very thorough. I'm new to sewing this was so interesting.

[@delwynmilich7650]

This is such an informative tutorial 😃😃

[@kennethjones5173]

Very good, now I know how it works. Thanks

[@V1ct0ry99]

Excellent demo!

[@InStitches]

Thank you kindly!

[@laralarz6904]

This was a great explanation thankyou.

[@clothingalterations.1965]

Great demonstration mate Thank you

[@InStitches]

Thanks.

[@sirsleek]

Thank you so much. I have learnt a lot from this video

[@kathieferrandino6700]

Great video. Machine is same as Consew 75T

[@bethstapleton628]

Thank you enjoyed it immensely. Exact same machine I have purchased. It must also be known as a Reliable MSK-588 as that is what my instruction booklet is called.

[@bonnsterthemonster]

BLST-2 with a nameplate in fron that's says "blindhemmer" is what I've had for years. It's he exact same machine. On my third power cord. It's hardwired in by my repair person since the plug is no longer made.

[@vegababes123]

Now u makin me wanna go get 1 I really love this thank's for the tutorial

[@dulalucena9807]

Where can l buy it and how much.

[@clariceschmidt8879]

Dicas maravilhosas

[@sheilahartley7043]

Thank you so much. It’s a shame our English suppliers don’t offer the same level of service. Really helpful - thanks

[@InStitches]

Thanks.

[@sylviahouston4969]

Nice Video and nice Kiwi accent! Thank you!

[@donnaforsyth6818]

I received your reply THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@sandrajohns58]

Thank you for doing this video as when I was gifted my blind stitch hammer the instruction manual is not in English so I’ve been struggling a bit. Can you tell me what I may be doing wrong when I’m stitching it goes well for a while the thread seems to drop down and gets caught on a little pin and it breaks I’m very confused as to why or what I’m doing wrong. I’m using Scala thread if that helps? Appreciate any advise you can give me 😊

[@munatellawi2794]

Very useful

[@Dee-573]

Thanku👍 Not sure whether to purchase ZJ500 or ZJ101. Will be sewing drapes regularly & trousers, skirts. Is stitch quality very different between the two machines? Advice or yr thoughts wld be most welcome. (NZ)

[@laralarz6904]

I have bought myself and industrial blind hemmer. I know nothing yet. but feel like I know much more after watching this. Do you have a guide for choosing needles and needle sizes please.

[@AuspiciousOoze2156]

Hi there! Great video, very informative. Just sent you an email asking about whether this machine could do the stitch that I'm looking for. Thank you for taking the time to reply!

[@InStitches]

Hi. It's difficult to say from the photo you sent. I would suggest you go to your nearest dealer with a sample to try it. Thanks.

[@madeleinegould4960]

Thankyou for your very helpful videos! We have just bought the tony 500 blind hemmer at work but having one problem. I have set it all up following exactly, got the correct threads etc. but when you try to sew the motor is going but nothing happens. Then once in a while , it sews really fast. Do we have an electrical fault? When I hand turn it sews so nicely with perfect stitch, I just want to be able to use the pedal!

[@InStitches]

Hi. Sounds like the belt may be loose or the machine is tight. Maybe take it back to the supplier for service. Thanks.

[@madeleinegould4960]

Thanks ever so much !

[@saraaronzon4562]

How far up should the needle be? And my needle doesn’t slide into the farthest curve. What am I doing wrong?

[@ARTBRAIN_STUDIO]

Hi i want to buy the foot letter i lost it do you know where i can get it ?

[@friend1ize]

Hi you have made a EXCELLENT VERY DETAILED video THANK YOU. PLEASE could you tell me how to finish off on a hem. WITHOUT the chain stitch unraveling to all come Un done. How to I finish off. As the machine does not have a back stitch to finish at the end. Many thanks DONNA

[@InStitches]

Thanks. Only the end of the seam can unravel so you don't need to do anything about the start of the seam. Only if you're not using strong thread, at the end, position the needle to the far left, 'lift the foot' and with a sharp pull of the fabric to the left, the thread will snap off. As far as I know, that shouldn't unravel. If you want to be sure, just hand sew the thread in.

[@alleyguenoun6429]

Where to buy it

[@gamestop8397]

Será que essa máquina semi industrial aguenta a rotina de uma oficina em tecido delicado sem saltar ponto???

[@judykelsey6176]

I would like to change the stitch length - mine is set at 7. The instruction mentions loosening 2 set screws. However I'm not sure which Allen type tool to use and mine won't shift at all. Any help with this would be most useful

[@bonnsterthemonster]

Me too!

[@bonnsterthemonster]

My skip isn't working and the thread is always too tight after I took it to the repairman to put a new foot and cord combo that's long enough for me to put on a taller table.There's also chips in the paint now. How can I repair these?

[@kathyphillips9155]

Thank you for the demonstration! The "instruction" manual leaves a lot to guess work.

[@InStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@baqeralrkibe7976]

Love

[@kokodin5895]

the same type of stitching mechanisms are used to stitch neoprene wetsuits over glued seems but needle never goes trough the bottom of the neoprene , only through top fabric and the foam inside. i guess in that case edge guides would be useless and also stitch should be adjusted to be really really short but wide i wonder if this size machine could be used for fixing wetsuits though because of it's very short length as compared to how much volume is in typical neoprene "outfit"? considering you practically can't take a wetsuit apart it would have to be able to also work with squishy fabrics of around 2-5mm thick doubled up without piercing the bottom layer while stitching the top layer i am considering buying one of those machines, most likely used, because i am getting tired of stitching stuff by hand could you perhaps try your machine without any modyfications on a piece of neoprene (either a wetsuit or even a mousepad or yoga matt) just to try height and stitch length adjustment of a domestic unit like this. may cost you a needle or two though because i have no idea if it is exactly the same type of machine, and there is no much videos of wetsuit sewing machines showing the details either

[@milica8159]

Can you tell me size thread is? And mark.PLEASE. Can you tell me why my machine (Texi compacta) working like this START. 1.Go,she sewing .."Four second" sewing woow top..beautifull, 2. And ups thread.. he "jump" one second, and she again go to sewing..and she sometimes "jump" PLEASE EXPLAIN ME WHAT CAN I DO. Machine is new..and I dont to fix that.

[@qamarsharif3247]

Thanks. Can I buy this machine in Pakistan? Can anyone guide? With price etc. information.

[@huyendo2103]

I got the same machine and I ran out of oil from the bottle that came from the factory. can you please let me know what kind of oil I can you after? Thank you

[@InStitches]

Hi. Standard sewing machine oil which you could find online. Thanks.

[@gladysmayorga1034]

Puede ser en español la explicación gracias

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What price machine

[@estellecosgrove9700]

I am an experienced sewing machinist, but I find this machine goes too fast, is there a way to control the speed, apart from the foot pedal as mine goes from stop to the speed of light I cannot seem to control it!

[@williamchapman2371]

this Zoje brand machine looks identical to the Tony CM-500 machine

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[@athumanlubuva1230]

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