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- Up to 1200 Stitches per Minute
- Built-in Motor, Control, Wiring
- Knee Lift, Skip Stitch & Cylinder Arm
- 110 Volts, 90 watts, 6500 RPM
- ALL METAL Portable Blindstitcher
- Accessory Pack, Foot Control & Instruction Book
- Please Note: Manual that ships with this machine may be in Chinese. Please contact us upon order or receipt for the correct English manual.
- Portable Home Use Sewing Machines for Apparel Tailoring and Alterations only
- ***Please fill in blanks with needle system, size, and machine brand & model so that we may ship correct needles to you!***
- US Warranty 90 Days labor on defects in materials and workmanship.
- Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor
- 1200 stitches per minute
- Stitch penetration and stitch
- Length variability gives you big
- Machine features in a portable unit
- Swing-down cylinder arm allows for easy insertion and removal of heaviest material - Swing-away bed plate for extended work space
- Side-mounted thread tensions
- Simple to operate and maintain
- Skip stitch feature for 1-1 and
- 2-1 stitching
- Stitch length 3.5-7 mm
- Weight: 25 lbs net
- Needle size: #11, 14
- For sewing all types of light to
- Medium weight materials
- Including synthetics, knits and
- Woolens
- Typical sewing operations include pant cuffs, felling slack bottoms, hemming dress, skirt and coat bottoms, draperies, negligees, undergarments, lapel padding, blouses and sleeves
- Suitable for felling operations requiring a skip stitch to
- Simulate handstitching
- Ideal for alteration rooms tailors, clothing rentals, dry cleaners, department stores, dressmakers and home use
Blind Stitch Size |
Regular Needle Size (U.S./European) |
2 |
Size 8 |
2 1/2 |
Size 10 |
3 |
Size 12 |
3 1/2 |
Size 14 |
4 |
Size 16 |
- 4 curved needles lwx6t with flat side for insertion
- Regular wrench and allen wrench, clamp bracket
- Basic Instruction pamphlet
- Foot control and plug in cords
- Tweezers to thread needle eye from bottom up
- Thread stand in box fits on back of machine
- Knee lifter in box fits on front
This machine is essentially the same machine as the Tacsew T500 made in Taiwan, except the BLST is made in Tacsew's China Factory. Copeis of the Tacsew T500 including the BLST are manufactured in China, including Artisan, Consew, Supreme, Yamata and many other brands.
Anita Hein, Canada, October, 1999
I bought a Tacsew Blind hemmer from AllBrands in October, 1999. I was leary of using the credit card on the Internet so I called the 800 number. It was simple fast (yay Melanie) and I am very happy with my purchase. I should also mention I am Canadian and even with the exchange and shipping, I still saved a lot of money! I'm now interested in a babylock serger... Thanks!
Lyle and Heidi Johnson, December 12, 2000
I wanted to thank you for the very professional way you handled our order. It is nice that someone selling over the Internet provides this kind of personal service. We received our TacSew 500 in 3 days and it is fantastic. We had a little trepidation when we ordered because it is a major purchase for us. Heidi's little sewing room consists of 2 sergers, 2 Bernina sewing machines and an old Domestic we picked up at a garage sale for tacking and straight line stitching. This machine has saved, already, a great deal of time because it does a beautiful job hemming. Still have to learn to run it for sheers but made tiebacks and they look good. Thank you for your quick service and for the needles you put in at the last minute that I had forgotten to order.
Help!
I am breaking a lot of needles and the tension is getting too tight on its own while stitching and causing the thread to break. I am learning the machine for two weeks. Is it so sensitive too wools, cottons, and fleece that this would make such a major difference in the stitching - breaking needles, breaking thread? Kay
It may not be tension that is causing the problem with your portable blindstitch. If you have broken needles it has probably left some needle burrs in the thread and needle path that need polishing off with fine emory cloth (crocus) before sewing again.
Start with a new LWx6T needle without thread or fabric. Watch the needle as you turn the hand wheel. If there is needle deflection, reduce the penetration dial until there is no needle movement. If there is needle deflection caused by burrs, they must be polished off. Check the looper tip and two arms for any needle burrs and polish off. If there is needle deflection caused by the needle track lifting the needle, lower the track very slightly with the screws on the side of the black metal bracket above the needle.
Finally, Back off on the tension dial and retighten while you are sewing with a light strong thread and light to medium weight fabric, until you get the correct tension without loops. If tension is too tight it will push the thread up so it is not all the way down between the tension discs where it belongs. JMD
Charlene, Tennessee
I received it in a very timely manner. Needles came next day. Price was also very reasonable. It wasn't much more than a different brand machine I purchased 15 yrs ago made with plastic outer cover. I'm extremely satified with my purchase.
Aloma, Wyoming
I was very pleased with your service!!! I ordered my blindhemmer on a Friday and the following Thursday it was on my doorstep! I had expected it to be a much longer wait. I will definetly be a return customer!!!
Lynn, Tennessee
Just a very good experience! Thank you!
B Godman, Carrolton KY
I got the replacement pedal today and it works like a charm. THANKS to all who assisted me with this! I will be sure to tell my friends in Kentucky they need to order from ALLBRANDS.
Claudette, Michigan
great buy. great product.
Pamela, Florida
I had a couple of operational questions about my new Tacsew, so I called customer service. The lady that fielded my call referred me to the person within your company with knowledge of the machine and gave me his direct dial number. I was delighted that John called me back within 5 minutes and gave me the answers to my questions! I highly reccomend Allbrands and will always look for it as my first source for products within its product line.
Christopher, Penn
It's the seconed time I've ordered product from you and both times I was satisfied. First was a Singer industrial machine and most recently I ordered a blindstitcher I desperatly needed! Everything was a pleasurable experience with you guys. I now can speed manufacture my sheers like never before! Thank you.
Bette-Jean N., Swanton, VT
I was suprised at the speed of the shipment. my machine came ready to use, right out of the box. the extra free needles came a few days later. Thank you for the great service!
Donna F., Hancock, MI
I love my product and i will be ordering again from your site. Your customer service as also very helpful!
Anita Hein, Canada
I bought a Tacsew Blind hemmer from AllBrands in October, 1999. I was leary of using the credit card on the Internet so I called the 800 number. It was simple fast (yay Melanie) and I am very happy with my purchase. I should also mention I am Canadian and even with the exchange and shipping, I still saved over $800! I'm now interested in a babylock serger... Thanks!
Lyle and Heidi Johnson,
I wanted to thank you for the very professional way you handled our order. It is nice that someone selling over the Internet provides this kind of personal service. We received our TacSew 500 in 3 days and it is fantastic. We had a little trepidation when we ordered because it is a major purchase for us. Heidi's little sewing room consists of 2 sergers, 2 Bernina sewing machines and an old Domestic we picked up at a garage sale for tacking and straight line stitching. This machine has saved, already, a great deal of time because it does a beautiful job hemming. Still have to learn to run it for sheers but made tiebacks and they look good. Thank you for your quick service and for the needles you put in at the last minute that I had forgotten to order.
