Thank you for an excellent tutorial! I had never seen a blind hemmer before until a friend brought one over this afternoon. Spent an hour searching online for a manual, free or otherwise. No go! I now feel confident that I will be able to thread and use this great little machine and send it back to my friend and let him hem his own pants!
Thank you so much for posting this. I have had this machine for years and have totally forgotten how to use it. The manual was good for threading, but that was about it.
I have had my Baby Lock 101 since 2005 and never found how to thread it or use it. Your tutorial is so appreciated. While I did use it over the years for drapes and other fabrics, your video showed me the proper way, with the proper needles. Thank you so very much,
I love his little machine so much. I don’t understand why they discontinued it. I make little girl dresses and use this for a “growth style” hem. Most times children grow taller but can still wear the same size. They only need the hem adjusted so I like to make a deep hem, especially in heirloom sewing. I make a 5” hem, blind stitch it and turn it up another 5” and blind hem that. I inform the mothers that when the hem gets too short just remove the first hem and another hem will be let out. IF there is a demarcation line from the original hem, I can add a decorative lace or ribbon to cover but coordinate. I’ve been doing this technique for years. I used to do this by hand and it took hours now it takes just a few minutes. Great video!!!
Since you have used your machine in the last few months, could you please make a close up video of the front of the machine running, but with the clear shield open. I have a Baby Lock BL 101 but I can't seem to get it to pick up any stitches. I think a video might help my son in law in trying to fix it. Thank you!
Oh, please that is an excellent idea! I’ve had mine for years, misplaced the manual to it. I cannot get the it to pick up stitches either. Thanks so much!
There are several tips I can suggest. One thing I do is based my hem about a quarter inch from the edge. When I put it underneath the blind hemmer it holds down the fabric but the quarter inch is loose from the edge that’s right up underneath the needle and stitches it perfectly. You can adjust with your dials the depth that your needle will take I believe these machines are straight needle. I’ve got several blind hemmers but this is not a curved needle is a straight needle and as long as you have that little lip of fabric it will catch it. Then remove your basting stitch.
Hi. I’m in Ireland. Thanks so much for that tutorial. I’m thinking of buying one of these machines off eBay. I needed to see one working first. Thank you.
Thank so much for these tutorial!! I have been looking for someone to do a tutorial on this machine. I have brought one on ebay, and now noone knows how to use it. The only thing I would have like if the cámara were more close it to the part were you thread it the machine. Thank you. Im so happy now.
Thank you SO MUCH! I have had this machine for several years. I had resigned myself to hemming ONLY straight, flat items, such as curtains. Then, I returned to hemming them on my regular sewing machine. After watching your GREAT tutorial, I took my machine out of storage; threaded it; and discovered that it hemmed perfectly on my second try! The first try was my user-error in threading the needle from the top down, instead of from the bottom up as you instructed. I wanted to work from memory. It's great having your video for quick reference!
Thank you so much for your tutorial. I’ve been looking for the manual since I bought one in a garage sale but I couldn’t find it and I didn’t know how to thread it. This video is helping me a lot but I still have problems, I’ll appreciate if someone have a manual where I can understand better.
Great tutorial Im about to buy a s/hand one If the lady will post it a very compact machine which seems pretty easy to maneuver hopefully do you think when thread changing you could just pull the new thread through like you do with an overlocker? I run a business from home so this will come in handy & save time thanks so much xx
Thank you so very much for such an excellent tutorial. I have the BL101 and lost the manual. My stitches are not picking up and the thread breaks after the 2nd stitch. Any suggestions?
Can someone please send me an upclose video of the front of the machine while it's running. I'm trying to figure out how it's suppose to work. Can't get my "new" used machine to pick up stitch.
Hi, I’ve filmed an up close video for you - can work out how to add it to the comments- can you message me through facebook or instagram and I can send it to you
I it’s not the type of machine you would run without thread or fabric, it can run without thread but I was always told never to run it without fabric under it.
Regarding the needle you mentioned, is it a standard length shank that fits regular machines? The needles that came with my machine have a shorter shank that is round, not flat on one side. My sticker is the same, and I'm wondering if a feature of the HAX1SP is a shorter length. Thanks for a great tutorial!
this machine more like a toy and is noisy and doesn't seem to be very accurate at following a straight stitch. You were all over the place with your stitch guide. I'll stick to my Tony cm-500 blindstitcher
It’s good you have a machine you love, this was put together to help people who own this model, can’t thread or understand the adjustments. It’s purely educational, my filming capabilities are limited to an iPhone in front of where I’m working which makes it difficult at times. Thank you for your feedback
I picked up one of these little gems at a local thrift shop but can not find a manual for it. Your video was a big help. Thank you.
Brilliant tutorial, thank you so much
Thank you for an excellent tutorial! I had never seen a blind hemmer before until a friend brought one over this afternoon. Spent an hour searching online for a manual, free or otherwise. No go!
I now feel confident that I will be able to thread and use this great little machine and send it back to my friend and let him hem his own pants!
I have the book , I’ll send you a copy
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Thank you for the detailed instructions. Each time I use this machine I have to refresh how to use it.
Thank you so much for posting this. I have had this machine for years and have totally forgotten how to use it. The manual was good for threading, but that was about it.
I have had my Baby Lock 101 since 2005 and never found how to thread it or use it. Your tutorial is so appreciated. While I did use it over the years for drapes and other fabrics, your video showed me the proper way, with the proper needles. Thank you so very much,
I love his little machine so much. I don’t understand why they discontinued it. I make little girl dresses and use this for a “growth style” hem. Most times children grow taller but can still wear the same size. They only need the hem adjusted so I like to make a deep hem, especially in heirloom sewing. I make a 5” hem, blind stitch it and turn it up another 5” and blind hem that. I inform the mothers that when the hem gets too short just remove the first hem and another hem will be let out. IF there is a demarcation line from the original hem, I can add a decorative lace or ribbon to cover but coordinate. I’ve been doing this technique for years. I used to do this by hand and it took hours now it takes just a few minutes. Great video!!!
Since you have used your machine in the last few months, could you please make a close up video of the front of the machine running, but with the clear shield open. I have a Baby Lock BL 101 but I can't seem to get it to pick up any stitches. I think a video might help my son in law in trying to fix it. Thank you!
Oh, please that is an excellent idea! I’ve had mine for years, misplaced the manual to it. I cannot get the it to pick up stitches either. Thanks so much!
There are several tips I can suggest. One thing I do is based my hem about a quarter inch from the edge. When I put it underneath the blind hemmer it holds down the fabric but the quarter inch is loose from the edge that’s right up underneath the needle and stitches it perfectly. You can adjust with your dials the depth that your needle will take I believe these machines are straight needle. I’ve got several blind hemmers but this is not a curved needle is a straight needle and as long as you have that little lip of fabric it will catch it. Then remove your basting stitch.
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Thank you so much! I was gifted one and I wasn't sure how to operate it, I can finally use it now!
Hi. I’m in Ireland. Thanks so much for that tutorial. I’m thinking of buying one of these machines off eBay. I needed to see one working first. Thank you.
Thank so much for these tutorial!! I have been looking for someone to do a tutorial on this machine. I have brought one on ebay, and now noone knows how to use it. The only thing I would have like if the cámara were more close it to the part were you thread it the machine. Thank you. Im so happy now.
Thank you- I’m trying to work on a better camera set up
Thank you SO MUCH! I have had this machine for several years. I had resigned myself to hemming ONLY straight, flat items, such as curtains. Then, I returned to hemming them on my regular sewing machine. After watching your GREAT tutorial, I took my machine out of storage; threaded it; and discovered that it hemmed perfectly on my second try! The first try was my user-error in threading the needle from the top down, instead of from the bottom up as you instructed. I wanted to work from memory. It's great having your video for quick reference!
Thank you so much for your tutorial. I’ve been looking for the manual since I bought one in a garage sale but I couldn’t find it and I didn’t know how to thread it. This video is helping me a lot but I still have problems, I’ll appreciate if someone have a manual where I can understand better.
Reach out to your baby lock distributor- they should be able to provide a manual
Thanks so much for your excellent video. I inherited this from my mother. It's still in the original box♡♡
Thank you so much for the tutorial!
My youngest daughter lives in Melbourne Australia. She’s a marine biologist.
excellent, thank you
Great tutorial Im about to buy a s/hand one If the lady will post it a very compact machine which seems pretty easy to maneuver hopefully do you think when thread changing you could just pull the new thread through like you do with an overlocker? I run a business from home so this will come in handy & save time thanks so much xx
Thank you so very much for such an excellent tutorial. I have the BL101 and lost the manual. My stitches are not picking up and the thread breaks after the 2nd stitch. Any suggestions?
Try changing the needle - make sure it is a HAX 1 SP and size 11 only, the flat part of the needle faces the top - opposite to a sewing machine
Can you advise if it is a requirement to oil this machine and can you do a tutorial ?
My husband opened the cover to see the issue. The belt seems neat and need but it doesn’t circle smoothly. Too bad
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Please tell me where did you get your custom light next to the blind green machine that has your UA-cam handle name?
My daughter ordered it as a gift about 6 years ago, it is etched on acrylic. If you search for places that do custom signs they should be able to help
Hi, thanks for the video,but i would like to know where can i order the needle for this machine,please can you tell me where can i order this needles?
I order mine from Amazon. Good luck!
Hi - most sewing machine stores would stock these depending where you are located - the schmetz brand label them as super stretch HAx1SP
Can someone please send me an upclose video of the front of the machine while it's running. I'm trying to figure out how it's suppose to work. Can't get my "new" used machine to pick up stitch.
Hi, I’ve filmed an up close video for you - can work out how to add it to the comments- can you message me through facebook or instagram and I can send it to you
@@sewintooverlocking8024 Can you post it on You Tube and send me the link, please? I don't know how else to access it.
Does the machine run only when the thread is placed?
I it’s not the type of machine you would run without thread or fabric, it can run without thread but I was always told never to run it without fabric under it.
My husband opened the cover to see the issue. The belt seems neat and need but it doesn’t circle smoothly. Too bad
I need to know how to remove the tension rod that’s threaded and replace ?? Can’t figure it out
I’m not sure what you are meaning ?
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@@CristhianCrespo-g6c you need to find a trained Baby Lock technician to help you
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Regarding the needle you mentioned, is it a standard length shank that fits regular machines? The needles that came with my machine have a shorter shank that is round, not flat on one side. My sticker is the same, and I'm wondering if a feature of the HAX1SP is a shorter length. Thanks for a great tutorial!
this machine more like a toy and is noisy and doesn't seem to be very accurate at following a straight stitch. You were all over the place with your stitch guide.
I'll stick to my Tony cm-500 blindstitcher
It’s good you have a machine you love, this was put together to help people who own this model, can’t thread or understand the adjustments. It’s purely educational, my filming capabilities are limited to an iPhone in front of where I’m working which makes it difficult at times. Thank you for your feedback