Hi, does anyone out there have any experience on a blindhemmer? I am having problems keeping the loop the same without having to adjust the tension constantly on the same hem. I do lots of drapes, so have very long hems. This is the second blindhemming machine I’ve tried and having similar problems on both. I would like to hear from anyone who know about these machines! Thanks.
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My experience with blindhemmers is quite small...consists of one or two forays while working in a costume shop twenty- five years ago. I do recall it was temperamental. Is yours new or a used machine? In trouble shooting tension related problems I'd suggest you first make sure there's no gunk in between the tensioning discs. Gently pull a piece of muslin through the discs to wipe out any accumulation of lint and fuzz. I seem to recall that our machine did a chain type stitch and used a very light weight thread. And then there's also the age and wear on the needle. When I suspect needle wear but I'm not sure I save the old one before pitching it to be sure I'm not wasting one that's still good. One time I put a needle in backwards and couldn't figure out why the durn thing wouldn't sew right! Good luck.
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