I find myself going to the seamstress to shorten pants every month. Will this machine have any problems with jeans? Thank you
789383
Yes it has pleanty of power for jeans .You will need some heavy needles though .
326368
yes I do! but you have to make sure you use a denim needle and it should be a new needle---replaced everytime you have a denim job to do. a big part of the reason I bought it was to hem my jeans.... hope this helps!!
1487088
I tried it shorter at first, but found it helped my posture farther down. I started with the lighter weight but after awhile I added the extra weight and found it worked best, I couldn't tolerate the full weight at first. it really helps when I do a lot of sewing
430392
Short answer, no. That said, great holster, carries my Nano everyday for 12hrs or more with no issues in Lee jeans.
915246
I did, I saw other reviews say they were able to use it without pulling their pants down. I need to pull mine down to mid thigh to get it to work without a mess. I am hoping with more practice I will be able to do it without but for now I do have to pull them down.
1713882
Check your instruction manual and also take a look at the needles that came with your machine. If you're using a standard sewing machine needle (which I'm guessing you are) then the Schmetz Jean & Denim needle will fit and work with your machine. I use the Jean & Denim needle in my Janome and it works like a charm. You might want to slow down the speed on your stitching if you're sewing heavy fabric. Good Luck!
591130
Yes, it will drive you crazy! It is very difficult to thread!!! I am a professional seamstress and have had many sergers before this one! I sold it to a friend who has worked with these machines before. Go with the one that air threads itself, and you should be fine!
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.
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.)
1299478
I have hemmed light-weight denim with it. I wouldn't be afraid to hem regular jeans with it, but I would use a denim needle and a longer stitch, go very slowly, and put something under the back of the presser foot when you come to the seams so that it sits flat and stresses the needle less. They sell a little tool for that, but I've seen tutorials where they just roll up fabric.
876587
I have sewn both leather and denim on this, however, I have noticed that more than 3 layers of heavy denim is pretty difficult for it to get through. This holds true for almost all current machines. If you really want something that can handle heavy denim, you will need either an old industrial Necchi or an old treadle machine. For lighter denims and leathers, however, this machine works just fine. Remember also that the right needle can make all the difference in the world!! I cannot stress this enough ~ using leather needles for leather allows the needle to cut through the leather, and doesn't put any extra strain on the machine, because the motor isn't taxed by trying to push through a dull point. This is also true with denim ~ you need a needle made specifically FOR stitching denim. It has a different point and will pierce the fabric with less stress on the machine motor.
1590992
It is a sturdy machine it sews very well and I feel it will sew almost all fabrics. I know it will sew denim.
1385865
Depends on how tight your pockets are. I wear mine in jeans mostly. Haven't had a problem. Easy to draw but takes practice.
779485
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.
918079
I just got mine today. It looks & feels good. My only worry is that it won't be enough for a full sew in.
2199249
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.)
1785830
I have only use them with wet pants out of the washer and they and they work really good but if you want to use with dry pants you could you put them in the stretchers then mist them with a slight mist and they'll probably do the same thing. They work well for jeans and they put a nice crease in them look like they came out the cleaners