How To Use a Blind Hem Sewing Machine

Learn to use the illusive blind hemming machine that creates invisible stitching held up by a single strand of continuous thread with no trace of stitching on the outside of the garment. Perfect for suit pants, skirts and dress hems.

[@millieho5646]

You are the most amazing person explaining all the steps to tread this machine and to understand it’s function! Thanks for being so clear and specific! ❤️

[@sewshowwithshae]

Glad it was helpful!

[@saraaronzon4562]

I could watch this again and again. Wonderful teaching.

[@user-ob5hs3mk6n]

You just made my day! This is the very best video about using the RX-518 Blindstitch Hemmer! Thank You!

[@amykathleen2]

Thank you for this video. I just got a job as a seamstress at a local cleaners and the blind hem machine (a far, far older model from the same brand in your video!) has quickly become my nemesis. I would love to see an additional “troubleshooting” video showing the effects of tension too tight/too loose or the less/more wheel too “less” or too “more.” The reason I called the blind hem machine my nemesis is that with practice on my first few days, I learned to routinely produce good hems on basic dress pant material - but if the fabric is just the tiniest bit thicker or thinner, or the tiniest bit stretchy, everything just goes all wrong! I would love to learn how to adjust the machine to compensate for these problems rather than using my supervisor’s solution of just hemming “problem” pants by hand.

[@LVXMagick]

Yess please!! I second this.

[@ellismidkiff6117]

It’s similar to every machine I think. If it’s too tight it bunches up and possibly break a needle. Too loose and it looks like poo.

[@MickKly-ih4it]

These machines are by far the worst for breakdown problems and hard to keep running consistently and I’ve fixed thousands of machines .

[@amykathleen2]

@@MickKly-ih4it The machine at my job actually runs fine (although the motor is possibly possessed by a demon, judging by the noise it makes), but it’s still my nemesis. One year in I can reliably force it to do my bidding, but it still requires something of a battle every time. The straight stitch machine is my faithful best friend and I’ve managed to figure out the temperamental serger’s sweet spot… but the blind stitch machine still constantly tries to ruin my day!

[@MickKly-ih4it]

@@amykathleen2 a proficient operator certainly makes a huge difference and you obviously are one 👍

[@Renewed7]

This is SO very helpful. Thank you!❤️

[@jenig.1117]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks

[@estherrigby857]

You explain so clear thanks

[@sylviaminter4247]

Thank you so much for this tutorial 😊

[@mammyjoyce]

Excellent video! Thank you so much!

[@teresabirt8765]

Great tutorial

[@LVXMagick]

Omg that threading technique is so amazing!!! I have a very old industrial Colombia Union blind stitch machine in the table with a huge compressor, but I don't know exactly how to set it all up. I had to disassemble it to move it to my home and now.....I'm screwed. The manual online and a few videos like this are really helpful though. Hard to find and rare, but very helpful. Thank you!!

[@sewshowwithshae]

Figuring out the threading on this baby took me many exhausting hours so I feel you!! This machine is the hardest for me to visualize so I'm glad the video helped!

[@angelinai6978]

Thank you so much for making this video!

[@fightsewbig9003]

Those tic tac containers the largest ones make the greatest used needle bins. They’re also big enough to hold rotary blades and razor blades.

[@lashaundamalone2527]

This video couldnt be any more perfect 👌🏾

[@hariharirock7362]

Thank you soo much it's very helpful 💝☺️

[@mamadivine8157]

Thank you so helpful

[@caliinthevalley24681]

Thank You 🙏🏽

[@kathieferrandino6700]

Excellent video

[@larsiparsii]

I don't own a machine like this (which I thought was a sewing machine until halfway in), yet I still watched the whole thing.

[@debbiefox4906]

Great video! Where did you get the light on top of the machine? Thank you.

[@ulecha4]

thank you🤠

[@saraaronzon4562]

Thank so much. Can you show how to thread from scratch? Am new to this.

[@Tm-gl6fi]

Lots of thanks😂🎉

[@CyndeeHeary-js2og]

Video is very helpful. Just wondering what you recommend to oil the machine. I can’t find anything in the manual.

[@estherrigby857]

I used the clear thread and work very good for me

[@CeNadraz]

I finally tried my machine. How do I secure the thread please?

[@cour2knee]

I could not figure out how to secure the end! 🙈 thank you!

[@sewshowwithshae]

Because the blind hemmer does not reverse you just have to run back over your initial stitching when you complete the circle. If you are just stopping at the end, I like to gently pull the tail thread after I snip it to tighten it around the fabric.

[@cour2knee]

@@sewshowwithshae thank you! I started running back over the initial stitch, but can’t go too far or things get messy! Thanks for the info!

[@avihever8016]

Is the machine suitable for sewing neoprene?

[@noorkhawaja]

Awesome video. Thanks

[@newt1834]

Please does the machine come with the machine and where did t buy the machine?

[@mamaof1319]

What brand and model is this

[@marcrichard2185]

This instruction video is very for 90% of the video. Note: at 7:03 in the video you show how to change the needle, but you're using the wrong needle system LWX5T. The machine takes a LWX6T needle which has the flat side facing out, not to the back of the machine. By using the wrong needle it can cause damage to the machine, break expensive needles and not sew properly. Although many machines take that needle, all the brands Tony, Rex, Reliable, Kobe, Mason CM-500 series take the system LWX6T, 29BL or LWX2T. These models were all copies of the brand Treasure BT500 by Nara Sewing Machine Industrial in Japan.

[@anniequinton1070]

Very good instructions. It would be better with explaination of actual threading process/route of thread not just pull through with an already threaded machine : ))

[@user-jj7pw9to1t]

Great video, thank you! Do you you know what I should do if the thread keeps popping out of the upper tension discs?

[@sewshowwithshae]

It could either be too tight or too loose, Both would make this happen. Also, make sure that if there is a post beside the tension disc that the thread is sitting on the correct side of it to regulate the tension.

[@user-jj7pw9to1t]

Thank you! It was too tight, how ironic@@sewshowwithshae

[@lindachampney1753]

My blind hemmer has the flat side towards the front? Towards the back would have the needle facing the wrong direction

[@yanethgarcia5969]

Can you show me what kind of tread do u use?

[@annacasta6336]

Ciao,grazie per il video sei stata molto chiara nella presentazione della macchina. La cartina di aghi che tu fai vedere nel video sonoLWX5T .Invece sulla macchina c è segnato LWX6T perché ho cambiato ago e si rompe il filo…avrò sbagliato a mettere l ago giusto, grazie mi fai sapere per favore perché non riesco più a lavorare

[@marthaguerrero2649]

Hello! I have the same machine and was wondering if you've had to change the belt? Mine worked very well until I had to change the belt. I even ordered several belts thinking one would eventually work but no luck. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@sewshowwithshae]

I have never bought a new belt for this machine as it is a portable versus a stationary so often we end up replacing the whole machine instead of individual parts. If you look very closely on the belt, there is often part numbers printed directly on the pieces of the machines.

[@marthaguerrero2649]

@@sewshowwithshae thanks for your reply.

[@millieho5646]

Hello! After seeing your video I acquired the same machine model. It was sewing well until it started to miss sewing the bottom fabric. Is there a solution for that problem? I also don’t know what this part (photo attached) included is for. It was included in a small bag with the machine. Thanks!

[@millieho5646]

I’m sorry, I couldn’t send the picture. In the small bag were two small springs with two small metal bars.

[@erinlee9688]

The needles you show are a LWx5T, but the machine seems to call for a LWx6T. I have the 6T and all the needles I get in that system seem too short. The looper isn't picking up the thread, I assume because the needle isn't pushing it far enough.

[@sewshowwithshae]

The most common issue we have is incorrect needle placement in the machine. Make sure that: 1. The flat edge is pressed exactly against the back side of the needle clamp 2. The butt of the needle is seated all the way up inside the clamp groove 3. The needle eye is sitting exact in the needle trench down by the arm ALL as you are tightening the screw to keep everything in place. This is trickier then it sounds and we often have to readjust a few times before getting it right. Good luck!!

[@erinlee9688]

Thank you!

[@romanaguimpayan5011]

How can avail the machine?

[@fightsewbig9003]

Wish it showed how to thread it from start to finish vs tying a knot in previous thread. Need to know how to thread it with no previous thread on it.

[@edwardtagg]

You speak beautifully. You would make a great telephone therapist

[@karenbower1358]

I’ve just got this machine. It’s worked ok until the other day & now only every 5/6 stitch is catching the fabric (corduroy). What am I doing wrong?

[@sewshowwithshae]

There are a few things I would try; 1. Change your needle! You likely won’t be able to tell just from looking at it if it has been bent, dulled etc. and make sure you get the correct needle (look at the needle in your machine so you know which side is the ‘flat’ side). Make sure the needle is seated allll the way up in the clamped area. 2. Next, if that doesn’t work, loosen the tension - unlike a sewing machine, the tension on the numbered dial of this machine is affecting how much material is being shoved up into the channel so take that down (turn to the left) because you may be taking to big of a ‘bite’. 3. Finally, try a lighter weight thread - I use 15 TEX, for reference, normal all-purpose poly is 30 TEX so blind hemming thread is about half the weight. Hope this helps!!!

[@mohdismail9602]

What is the price

[@margiepreninger2519]

Could you please explain how to adjust the feed dogs? I'm finding they are pulling one layer too much. Thank you!

[@sewshowwithshae]

The feeder on the bottom side of the machine is adjusted by the tension dial which has a couple of numbers on it and usually has More and Less written above it. This makes it really easy because if you’re getting too much fabric jammed up under the needle, you just need to turn the dial to Less until it looks right.

[@cleanqueen75]

My US Blindstitch is finicky. I couldn’t get it to sew. It’s catching the fabric but just pulls out. I don’t know if it’s because I’m using serger thread? Any suggestions?

[@sewshowwithshae]

Yes - serger thread is notoriously low quality and can cause a lot of issues on all machines, we use gutermann skala - tex 15 (half the weight of normal thread) for the blind hemmer, it will run smoother and catch better as the arm sweepes across.

[@cleanqueen75]

@@sewshowwithshae thanks for the tip

[@rosenguyen3454]

I bought a Consew blind hemmer and have tried to do it with light or thin fabric but I could not do it because needle #3 cannot go through the fabric. Do you have any tricks to do it? Thanks and God bless!

[@sewshowwithshae]

You may not be using the right needle, I have always had trouble getting the right length and bend shape when shopping for blind hemming needles. The timing is also very tricky on these machines, if you bought it used or have had it for a while it would be good to have it serviced.

[@rosenguyen3454]

@@sewshowwithshae Thank Tailor for answering my question. I just bought it new and I used needle #3 and the fabric is very thin like silk.

[@chanaberger6776]

I have the same machine and lately it has been acting up. I press the pedal and it doesn’t work, then sometimes it works. I tried finding out online what could be wrong but no one knows. Any idea? I don’t think it’s the pedal because when I manually turn the wheel, it starts working again.

[@sewshowwithshae]

This sounds like a missing connection point between the pedal and the cradle with the needle; this could be an electrical connection (hence; still being able to manually move the needle with the hand wheel) or there is some type of physical blockage like tangled thread or fabric debris in a hard to reach area of the machine. Good luck!!

[@tyherr5072]

but you did not mentioned what number you're using to get the invisible hem

[@67bluetbird34]

I've had this machine for years and gave up on trying to use it.😡😫. You have given me renewed courage to try it again. Do you think it still works?

[@sewshowwithshae]

Yes! BUT; three really important things; 1. absolutely definitely put oil in the designated spots, check your manual! 2. Change your needle and make sure that the flat edge is facing the right direction. All machines are different so it could be toward you or away and this matters A LOT. 3. Make sure you are using the correct thread, I prefer a Tex 15 which is about half the weight of a normal sewing thread. Good luck!!

[@67bluetbird34]

can you send a closeup picture of where the fabric should be placed. thank you!@@sewshowwithshae

[@tavgakarim217]

Dear, how mach the price of this machine and in witch county is available were did you get it?

[@sewshowwithshae]

We actually just buy these machines on Amazon, here is a link to a bunch of our favorite supplies including this machine: www.amazon.com/shop/tallgrasstailor/list/2V9ZC291VENS4

[@debradorsey8019]

What kind thread i

[@sewshowwithshae]

Gutermann Skala Tex 15 Blind Stitch Thread

[@milica8159]

Please.Can you tell us,which size thread goes,and which mark thread? Thanks.

[@sewshowwithshae]

Yes, I'm using a TEX 15, for reference; regular all purpose is typically 30 TEX and I have tried as thin as 8 TEX but 15 seems to be the goldilocks! We get it from Wawak and I buy the Gutermann Skala because the quality really matters on this one. Bad thread can have a huge effect on your stitching with the blind hemmer

[@milica8159]

@@sewshowwithshae 💗 thank you 🙏💗

[@nagarajuyadav9945]

How cast

[@prabhjotbhathal8583]

Mam thread kive cutting hoyo g

[@deepcreek]

You legitimately need to consider optimizing a secondary channel for ASMR!

[@saraaronzon4562]

My thread keeps breaking

[@sewshowwithshae]

Check your threading diagram for your machine and your tension might be too tight.

[@cameliaflorentinaionescu9368]

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[@sugumarsugumar302]

How much machine in india prise

[@saaranghaae]

Mais montrez comment passer le fil la !!!!!

[@cotty2812]

You pulled the thread trough and didn’t actually show the full threading .

[@unagarhimmat9077]

You need more practice 😂