Hemming jeans? Can this machine be used for hemming denim jeans?
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Yes! Just make sure you use the correct needle size...the manual suggests a #100/16.
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There are probably better options for denim, especially if you want a quick fix while wearing them. I would use either a tape adhesive type roller, or the pledge fabric sweeper. Its a little more pricy but lasts a long time, even the older model. The blade works best for pulling hair out of fabrics with a nap like suede or fleece that normally cling onto and attract hair. If you do use it on and fabrics, make sure they are as flat as possible and taut. I have the blade and use it daily to clean up the pet hair from my bedspread left from the long haired cat and Boston Terrier. I don't know what I did without it. There are probably better options for denim, especially if you want a quick fix while wearing them. I would use either a tape adhesive type roller, or the pledge fabric sweeper. Its a little more pricy but lasts a long time, even the older model. The blade works best for pulling hair out of fabrics with a nap like suede or fleece that normally cling onto and attract hair. If you do use it on and fabrics, make sure they are as flat as possible and taut. I have the blade and use it daily to clean up the pet hair from my bedspread left from the long haired cat and Boston Terrier. I don't know... » Read More There are probably better options for denim, especially if you want a quick fix while wearing them. I would use either a tape adhesive type roller, or the pledge fabric sweeper. Its a little more pricy but lasts a long time, even the older model. The blade works best for pulling hair out of fabrics with a nap like suede or fleece that normally cling onto and attract hair. If you do use it on and fabrics, make sure they are as flat as possible and taut. I have the blade and use it daily to clean up the pet hair from my bedspread left from the long haired cat and Boston Terrier. I don't know what I did without it. « Show Less
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I have used it to sew several thickness of outdoor plastic mesh fabric for fence panels with no problem using heavy duty outdoor thread. It was four layers with a layer of interface. It should accommodate 2-3 layers of denim or canvas.
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Yes. My wife used it to hem a pair of blue jean shorts last summer and it has held fast up to this point.
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You need to use the right needle for the fabric. There is a chart in the manual. Purchase a jeans needle. It does not have to be the Singer brand. This machine has two levels for the presser foot height. Just lift the presser foot as high as it will go, then lower to test this function. Invest in a "hump-jumper" or "jean-a-ma-jig", These are sold with sewing notions and help level the presser foot when approaching a thick area such as the flat-felled seams on the inside seam of the jeans.
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It should. I've sewn denim two and three layers. I'd suggest taking some scraps and slowly getting the feel of how the machine accommodates your project.
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Yes, this would hem pants just fine. Remember you would not be able to go through a huge number of layers of denim so if you have very heavy denim and thick seams, there could be an issue. But not for dress pants or normal jeans. If you change needles to suit the fabric, you will have better results. For example, there are denim needles (heavier gauge to punch through the thick fabric) and ball-point needles to sew effectively through knits. If you can run a test of your hemming stitch through similar fabric first, you will get a good result by adjusting tension to get a decent stitch. If the pants are very good ones, use a fresh needle and very good quality thread. (I like Guterman or Mettler.)
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yes i've sewn denim with this serger before..it was a medium weight denim..this serger is the bomb...my favorite serger ever!
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Yes it can. I used it to to mend a cigarette burn hole in a duvet cover...just iron it on! Not sure if your pocket it a jean pocket or an outside pocket either way it irons right on and covers your hole.
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I do a lot of hemming and alterations, evan tried triple layer denim ,works fine for me. If you have dexterous hands I imagine it should work.
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Sounds like a good idea. Try it. Access to a sewing machine would be really handy.
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That will be dependent on your needle, as far as the machine itself, the best investment we have made with amazon, we sew clothing, canvas bags, sheets and drapes, and just about anything friends of ours can tear, will handle everything from silks to denim no problem, if you want to stich leather get the right needle, watch your speed and go
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Yes and no. There is a special foot that you can buy and that can do ruffles with the machine or you can use a basting stitch and manual make ruffles by pulling the thread with your hand after you baste it. YouTube a video for more instructions
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Have not used them on denim, but have used them on some heavy fabrics and they work amazing. Hope this helps.
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The SINGER 160 Anniversary Limited Edition sewing machine can be used to sew garment weight leather. Use a SINGER Leather needle, which has a wedge point designed for sewing leather. For sewing the type of leather such as that used for belts, etc., an industrial machine is recommended.
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I would imagine so, I'm an electrician and I use it to tap electrical cabinets and equipment which are made from steel. I've never seen that type of sewing machine but I can't imagine these taps wouldn't work. Sometimes I drill a small pilot hole before I use the tap bits for thicker gauge material.
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I don't think so. I have sewn a few layers of jean, but I think that is far as it will go. If you are going to be doing a lot of leather sewing, I would suggest finding an old vintage machine. Or if you can afford it, an industrial sewing machine.