Portable sewing machine to shorten office shirts' sleeve length, easy and useful?

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  mskeggs on 16/07/2014 - 13:50

  It is hard to get good results on this kind of job even with a proper sewing machine.
  I think you will get poor results, waste your money and ruin a shirt - but I admit I have not used these specific machines.

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  Baysew on 16/07/2014 - 13:57

  +3

  Machine 1 states "It is funny to make your own handkerchief, apron, gloves,cloth with this practical machine"

  • I agree, it would be funny.

  Machine 2 states "Works on all fabrics"

  • Of course it would, it looks like a stapler

  Machine 3 states "Mini Portable 2 In 1 Sewing Machine"

  • Has it got a bottle opener ?

  Machine 4 states - "Get rid of big old machine and do stitches quickly and exquisitely
  It is the best replacement for your big bulky old machine"

  • Sure it will.

  These sort of devices would be best for sewing up rice bags. It would be like cutting the lawn with a pair of toe nail cutters.

  • Disclaimer we sell real Sewing Machines
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  Davo1111 on 16/07/2014 - 14:30

  +1

  How are they shortening the sleeves? Removing the cuff, cutting excess material, then resewing? tbh i reckon $10 is great value, and i have all the equipment to do it!

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  Davo1111 on 16/07/2014 - 14:31

  +1

  I've got number 2, which is a hand operated version of number 1. I wouldn't use it on anything nice. It's too gimicky.

  What you need is a proper machine, even if second hand

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  endotherm on 16/07/2014 - 15:25

  They sell bands that you can wear on your arms over your shirt that make the sleeves shorter. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Metal-Shirt-Sleeve-Arm-Bands/dp/B004…. A bit like bicycle ankle clips so your pants don't get caught in the chain. Of course you can cheap out and use a rubber band too.

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  Schezwon on 16/07/2014 - 17:31

  +1

  My mum will do it professionally for $8 each, she has the industrial sewing machines and over-locking also.