Product Description

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. 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. Flexibility, no matter what you are hemming. The true skip-stitch function on the MSK-555 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, 4-piece allen key set, wrench, tweezers, oiler, 1-table clamp, variable speed foot controller, knee lifter, instructions and a trouble shooting guide to help first time users.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #31316 in Art and Craft Supply
• Size: 13" L x 12" W x 10" H
• Brand: Reliable
• Model: MSK-558
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.00" h x 12.00" w x 11.00" l,

Features

• Portable blindstitch sewing machine with 1:1 to 2:1 true skip-stitch function
• Adjustable stitch penetration for various types of fabric; 1725 rpm maximum speed
• Adjustable thread tension; swing-away plate for sewing flat pieces
• Variable-speed foot controller; includes array of accessories for getting started
• Measures 11 by 12 by 10 inches; 1-year limited warranty

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
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By enat10
I have been looking for a hemmer for many year,as I am in the alterations business, I could never find one for under a thousand dollars,I was so delighted to find this one for the cost and other reviews. I have used it several times and recommended it to friends that also sew. It is easy to use and unlike some other reviews, mine arrived with all of the parts, just be sure that you test run it several times on scraps because it is very oily when it arrives.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
blind hemmer
By susan
I recieved my RELIABLE MSK-558 PORTABLE BLINDSTITCH SEWING MACHINE in a timely manner. I am very pleased with this machine. I had a TACSEW hemmer that lasted me for 12 plus years. The RELIABLE is a good as the TACSEW. I do reccomend this machine. One thread guide was missing. The pigtail guide was not on the machine or in the box. I was able to take the guide off the TACSEW machine and use it on the RELIABLE machine. That missing guide would make the machine unusable and the inexperienced user would not know why the machine didn't work right, which may be why another poster sent back two machines claiming they were broken. I do alterations for local drycleaners and use the machine daily. Thank you, Susan

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
I love this machine!
By Keren
I had learned on industrial machines back in design school, but when I opened my business portable industrial machines were not yet available and I couldn't afford thousands for a stand alone hemmer. When Babylock introduced their home-model I purchased it gladly. I was content for many years. It was easy and quick, but the stitches were obvious because of the straight needle, no matter what the depth level. It was a pretty machine, had a good long life, but was no power house.
When it came time to retire it, I researched the now portable industrial hemming machines. It was a toss-up between this one and the Tac-Sew. The reviews swayed me towards the Reliable. (that, and the price) It was everything stated and more! It is not as quick to thread as my BabyLock, but it isn't as slow either! I have to learn to control the speed! It is a compact, tight, and efficient work horse, a solid piece of machinery. The stitches are beautiful and I can alter the depth easi ly. Changing the frequency/stitch length is more of a challenge as you need to remove a plate on the side to access the dial. Switching from the easy-to-control flat work surface of the Babylock to the clamp and curved needle was all about practice and control, but the results are worth it. The threading, needle changing, and final stitch-lock position are not hard to master. The curved needle makes all the difference in invisibility. I highly recommend it.