Reliable MSK-588 Portable Blindstitch Machine - MADE IN TAIWAN

The Reliable MSK-588 sewing machine is built right, with the best quality components available, from the all-metal design of the casting to the finish quality that you expect from a Reliable product.

Each MSK-588 is individually sewn-off and tested before it leaves our factory. Great care is taken in preparing each and every machine so when you plug it in you know it will sew right out of the box.

The true skip-stitch function on the MSK-588 allows you to go from fine sheer material all the way to heavier woolens. Note: You may need to change the needle size and make other adjustments when you change fabric types.

The MSK-588 comes complete with everything you need to get started; 3-needles, 2-screwdrivers, 5-piece allen key set, tweezers, oiler, 2-clamps, variable speed foot controller, knee lifter, 2-replacement brushes for the motor, instructions and a trouble shooting guide to help first time users.

Warranty: Reliable 1 Year

Best used for:

• Pants, skirts, dresses
• Drapery

Features:

• True skip stitch function with chain-off finger*
  (*required for drapery sheers and other light work)
• Simple to use - easy to operate
• Adjustable thread tension

And...

Metal swing-away plate for for sewing flat pieces (drapery)	Knee activated frame drop for easy insertion of the fabric
Adjustable stitch penetration for various types of fabric	A thick eye-guard positioned over the needle

Specifications:

• Maximum sewing speed - 1,725 rpm
• Stitch length - 0-7 mm
• Needle bar stroke - 36 mm
• Pressure foot lift - By knee 8 mm
• Needle system - # 29BL
• Lubrication - Manual
• Skip stitch function - 1:1 - 2:1 true skip stitch
• Foot pedal - Variable speed foot controller
• Eye guard - Standard
• Dimensions - head - 14" x 10" x 18"
• Weight - net - 15 lbs
• Shipping dimensions - 14" x 16" x 13"
• Shipping weight - 18 lbs

Global Rating: 5.00 from 1 reviews

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	Well worth it!	Aug 4, 2010	K. G. Hinds	Colorado Springs US
	I LOVE IT!!!!!! I was able to take it out of the box, set it up, thread it and START HEMMING--all in about 20 minutes. As close to a "problem" that I encountered was threading the needle (it's a curved needle and it is somewhat awkwardly located). I solved the issue almost immediately by using one of those cheap little wire needlethreaders designed for handsewers. I'd debated about buying a blind hemming machine for several years. I do a lot of sewing, especially costumes, and I've never found a blind hem stitch on a conventional sewing machine that did not show through on the right side, regardless of how carefully I guided the fabric. I was reluctant to get a blind hemming machine based on one trial with a used machine (not a Reliable). However, having had good luck with other Reliable machines (industrial), I decided to give their blind hemmer a try. So far, I have had no difficulties whatsoever. Careful guiding is the trick to making sure that the chain stitch penetrates both the garment and the hem edge. However, if the stitch line wobbles off the hem edge a bit, no worries--just stitch right over that spot again. Should it be necessary, removing the stitching is fantastically simple -- just snip and unravel one loop, then pull from left to right. Since it's a one-thread chainstitch, it comes undone almost magically. No extended seam ripping and no jillions of tiny thread pieces to pluck out! Oh, yes--the stitches do NOT SHOW on the right side of the fabric!!!!!!!! Who could ask for anything more?