i dont know anything about hemming, sewing machines etc. can this machine be used for hemming jeans also? is it heavy duty?
1293410
I hem jeans on it, but have to force it through the thick parts. And if the side seams at the hem are too thick, I have to leave that part open. That being said, I'd say it's pretty good all around, but if you're mainly hemming jeans, you might look elsewhere.
2120217
This would be fantastic if you wanted to use it for sewing, so don't hesitate to use it because I do and so doe's my wife!
2253365
I love my Janome magnolia sewing machine, but I don't think that I would try making denim clothes on it, unless I would perhaps serge first and then press to one side and top-stitch the fabric. I would certainly proceed with caution with any machine though and be sure to use the appropriate needle. Hope this helps.
90284
Hello! This is a simple straight-forward sewing machine. Easy drop-in bobbin (you don't have to wind bobbin separately on top of machine). It does have different stitches to choose from, it's lightweight although not "toy-like". I would NOT use this for sewing a heavy fabric, like denim. It would be great for craft projects, sewing hems and the like. Hope this helps you! Your mom's 89 and still wants to sew..."GO, MOM!!!"
812545
Yes. This machine has made quick work of every fabric I've put through it. I hemmed jeans and it didn't even hiccup.
2139680
Absolutely!! I got this machine when I was 18 as my very first sewing machine. I am completely self taught and still have this machine after 7 years, and I do use it quite a lot! Read the manual very carefully and always consider checking online for tutorials and instructions on basic sewing. I highly recommend to save yourself some troubleshooting that you always change needles with each project to the proper weight and type of needle and only use Gutterman or Metteler brand thread. (Don't use Coats & Clark or dollar store/cheap thread, cuz it will break and wind itself on the inside of your machine.)
1126004
Yes. My wife used it to hem a pair of blue jean shorts last summer and it has held fast up to this point.
2158243
It is a full fledged sewing machine... Just not the most hearty one I've seen. I wouldn't go sewing denim.
1809873
More important than the material, is the needle and the thread. You need to use either size 16 or 18 needle for denim and heavy materials. Slow down the speed when sewing, this is not the top of the line, heavy duty machine. Going too fast can break needles, thread, even gears inside.
1974903
This machine is only set up for thread. Yarn would get bogged down in the bobbin case. You should look at commercial sewing machines to use with yarn. :)
1231660
I currently use this for sewing, and it only shakes at a particular sewing speed. If I sew faster or slower, no shaking, but there's a "sweet spot" where it shakes quite a bit. I have a pretty basic Singer sewing machine, and so far I'm doing pretty limited light-duty and craft sewing, not garments and not frequently. If you do a lot of sewing, you'll probably want to invest in something more substantial; but if you're a light use hobby sewer, this might be just fine.
698642
If this will be your only sewing machine, I wouldn't recommend it for dressmaking, as it only does straight stitch. Therefore you cannot do buttonholes, blind hemstitch, overcasting,etc. I would definitely use it for home dec purposes like draperies and slipcovers because of the larger size and higher speed.
1155863
This product will make the hem to stiff and crinkly. I would just sew the hem by machine or if you cannot do that just buy some hem tape at the fabric store.
612639
The stitching for this collection is similar to the color you would find used for hems on traditional denim jeans. Of course if you purchase it and are not satisfied you can return it with Amazon's A to Z guarantee. Thank you for your inquiry. Pricepetals.
2031031
I would say so. It is heavier than the Brother I had before I bought this machine, but not by much, and only because it has metal parts (higher quality)! It is a beast at sewing through layers! I travel with mine just fine.
159952
I did not have any problem using the thread in my sewing machine. It worked well on denim and regular cloth.
692409
Good day. Yes you may use leather but have to be thin.The blade that comes with the machine is good for clothes,plastic and not real thick leather.I suggest that the use of a thicker standard needle will be need for leather.Also the use of only one needle in step of the two will make the job easier and a strong polyester or nylon spools to make strong threads.Then some practice and the recommended settings on the chart will do the best.High quality spools is highly recommended. That's it......