Hemming and Hawing

[TomE]

Got a bit far afield but couldn't pass up these Juki blind stitch (CM-606) and loop stitch (BL3-418) machines for $120.  Seller's grandmother paid considerably more in 1986, and the lack of wear on the foot pedals suggests either grandma sewed in stocking feet or these machines haven't had much use.  Hope the serger will handle canvas and the blind stitcher, well it's pretty cool even if I don't find a legitimate use for it.  Will be oiling them and working on learning to adjust and use them this week.  My excuse to my wife for this purchase is to sew fabric liners for leather bags.  Maybe even horse blankets?

I have the user manual for the blind stitch machine and I'm looking for a manual for the loop stitcher.  I see several online sellers who want $10-$20 for a photocopied manual.  Would welcome suggestions for books or online resources for learning fabric sewing techniques.

[Wizcrafts]

The blind stitch machine uses curved needle and may or may not be able to sew through a blanket. The one I had was portable and only good for light weight pants and skirts.

[TomE]

Thanks, @Wizcrafts.  Will be fun to experiment once I get familiar with sewing lightweight fabrics. 

[CowboyBob]

Back in the day I used to sell both of these when they were new,can't remember the price but the serger is great for 2-3 layers of lightweight shirt or dress material & maybe 1 layer of thin canvas but the cutters won't cut anything much heavier that that.

[TomE]

1 hour ago, CowboyBob said:

Back in the day I used to sell both of these when they were new,can't remember the price but the serger is great for 2-3 layers of lightweight shirt or dress material & maybe 1 layer of thin canvas but the cutters won't cut anything much heavier that that.

Guess I'd better learn how to sew.  The gal I married was a skilled seamstress but she hasn't sewn much in 40 yrs.  Hope to lure her back into sewing as my teacher when/if she ever retires.

Edited June 20, 2023 by TomE