Buying guide
Blind-Hem Machines
Our pick
Maestro 600SB Portable Blindstitch Machine
The Maestro 600SB is the first pick for portable garment hemming; move to the 7220SB when hemming larger pieces and a fixed table station determine the purchase.123
Why this one
- Start with the Maestro 600SB for routine garment hems in light to medium weight fabrics. Its portable form lets you move the machine between work areas, and adjustable penetration lets you tune the needle catch for the fabric.1
The alternatives
Other contenders
Reliable 7220SB Direct-Drive Blindstitch Machine
Choose the Reliable 7220SB when your work includes larger pieces such as drapery and you have room for a dedicated table setup. Its swing plate supports that work, while its stated fabric range runs from fine silks to medium weight woolens.234
Buying advice
- Check hem depth before buying: the Maestro maker specifies up to 3 inches and advises against drapery hemming because space is limited.18
- For the 7220SB, confirm the table measurements with the dealer and check its 110V/120V, 60 Hz supply against your outlet before committing to the supplied stand and table.23
- Both machines need operator oiling. Follow the Maestro setup instructions; the 7220SB manual calls for sparing oiling several times a day during break-in, then daily oiling.89
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| Specification | Maestro 600SB Portable Blindstitch Machine | Reliable 7220SB Direct-Drive Blindstitch Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Machine configuration | Portable1 | Table and stand3 |
| Fabric weight class | light to medium weight fabric1 | fine silks up to medium weight woolens4 |
| Needle system | #29BL5 | # 29 BL3 |
| Stitch length mm | 0–7 mm5 | 0–8 mm3 |
| Skip stitch modes | 1:1 - 2:16 | 1:1 to 2:12 |
| Adjustable stitch penetration | Yes1 | Yes4 |
| Drop mechanism | feed plate to swing downward7 | plunger drop system4 |
| Motor arrangement | Not published | direct-drive motor2 |
| Needle positioning | Not published | Yes2 |
| Max hem depth in | 3 in1 | Not published |
| Work space in | Not published | 10 in2 |
| Machine weight lb | 24 lb5 | Not published |
| Electrical supply | 110V/120V6 | 110V / 120V 60 Hz2 |
| Intended work | not recommended for drapery hemming8 | hemming larger pieces like drapery and skirts2 |
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Maestro 600SB Portable Blindstitch Machine
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Reliable 7220SB Direct-Drive Blindstitch Machine
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- Table and stand3
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| Specification | Our pickMaestro 600SB Portable Blindstitch Machine | Reliable 7220SB Direct-Drive Blindstitch Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Machine configuration | Portable1 | Table and stand3 |
| Fabric weight class | light to medium weight fabric1 | fine silks up to medium weight woolens4 |
| Needle system | #29BL5 | # 29 BL3 |
| Stitch length mm | 0–7 mm5 | 0–8 mm3 |
| Skip stitch modes | 1:1 - 2:16 | 1:1 to 2:12 |
| Adjustable stitch penetration | Yes1 | Yes4 |
| Drop mechanism | feed plate to swing downward7 | plunger drop system4 |
| Motor arrangement | Not published | direct-drive motor2 |
| Needle positioning | Not published | Yes2 |
| Max hem depth in | 3 in1 | Not published |
| Work space in | Not published | 10 in2 |
| Machine weight lb | 24 lb5 | Not published |
| Electrical supply | 110V/120V6 | 110V / 120V 60 Hz2 |
| Intended work | not recommended for drapery hemming8 | hemming larger pieces like drapery and skirts2 |