Is there a trick or attachment to help your sewing machine hem jeans ?

Question

Even using a size 16 needle I can't get even stitches over the thickest part of the hem, and the needle gets stuck.

Answer 1

You can make a shim from folded cardboard to ease the transition from flat to that thick seam, , or they sell one called a jean-a-ma-jig. http://www.createforless.com/products/productDetail.asp?ProductID=13370

Answer 2

Even my industrial machine gets balky on too many denim layers! If you are doing the standard, fold press, fold press stitch hem, then trimming away bulk from the seams is the way to go. There's little stress on the seams at the hem, so trimming away most of the seam allowance won't harm the garment. If it's s single turn, again, try to trim away as much bulk from the seam as possible. Trim away excess bulk whenever seams or hems cross each other. And even though you are using an 16, is it a needle specially made for denim? These needles have sharp, chisel points to peirce the many denim layers. In a real pinch, try a leather needle, these have points that cut the fabric. Be warned, leather needles will cut permanent holes in fabric and when jeans finished this way are washed, sometimes frayed out holes can form.

Answer 3

i know how u sense im 4'11 and have a similar subject yet an extra handy thank you to hem your denims is to first tack up your denims to the peak you want them to be, then get a needle and a few thread, and stitch all over the area the purposes to be hem and it helps in case you utilize a similar shade because of the fact the fabric. Or if that takes too long you are able to pass to a arts and craft shop and purchase double sided tape for outfits and merely place it on the denims or pants and fold the area it extremely is merely too long as much as the tape and while ur executed all you may desire to do is merely iron it so the tape will stick and final to the jean.

Answer 4

If you are into spending some $$$$$, you might consider the purchase of what is called a "Jeans machine"....a sewing machine made especially for sewing jean, denim, etc.....and getting over all those thick spots you mentioned.

Answer 5

You might try this, dampen the material and adjust the pressure foot at a point where you can slide the material under the foot with it resting on the jeans. Maybe your machine is not designed for doing heavy work like jeans?

Answer 6

you need an industrial machine for jeans, use a heavy needle and pliars and do it by hand.