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HIGHLEAD® GL13128-1 Portable Blindstitch Hemming Sewing Machine
READY TO USE — PORTABLE MACHINE
Built-in motor • No industrial table or stand required
Portable Blindstitch • Single-Thread Chainstitch • Skip / Non-Skip Selector • Swing-Away Work Plate
The HIGHLEAD® GL13128-1 is a portable blindstitch machine designed for hemming garments with stitches that remain discreet on the outer fabric surface. Its built-in motor and compact tabletop configuration make it practical for alteration counters, tailoring rooms, and sewing workspaces where a full-size industrial stand is not needed.
The adjustable stitch-depth control helps the operator adapt needle penetration to the fabric. A skip / non-skip stitch selector provides additional control over the finished hem, while the swing-away front work plate exposes the cylinder arm for working around trouser legs, sleeves, and other tubular areas.
Key Features
- Portable Tabletop Design: Built-in motor allows operation without a separate industrial stand.
- Single-Thread Blindstitch: Creates discreet hems when stitch penetration and tension are correctly adjusted.
- Skip / Non-Skip Selector: Supports different blind-hemming stitch patterns.
- Adjustable Stitch Length: Select a stitch length appropriate to the fabric and operation.
- Adjustable Stitch Depth: Helps control how much of the outer fabric the needle catches.
- Swing-Away Plate: Switch between flat work and accessible cylinder-arm hemming.
- Metal Housing: Construction intended for professional alteration and blind-hemming tasks.
Ideal For
- Trouser and skirt hems.
- Sleeves and cuffs.
- Dressmaking and garment alterations.
- Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics.
- Tailoring shops and portable alteration workstations.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HIGHLEAD® |
| Model | GL13128-1 |
| Machine Type | Portable Blindstitch Hemming Machine |
| Stitch Formation | Single-Thread Chainstitch Blindstitch |
| Stitch Selection | Skip / Non-Skip |
| Maximum Sewing Speed | 1,300 RPM (manufacturer specification) |
| Stitch Length | 3–8 mm |
| Presser Foot Lift | 7 mm |
| Needle Size | 75–100 (verify needle system before ordering replacements) |
| Motor | Built-In |
| Work Surface | Swing-Away Plate / Cylinder Arm |
| Table & Stand | Not Required for Portable Operation |
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For a discreet hem, test the stitch on a fabric sample before working on the finished garment. Adjust stitch depth, length, and thread tension according to the material. The GL13128-1 is especially useful when portable blind-hemming capability is more important than a permanent full-size production station.
IMPORTANT — CONFIGURATION & ELECTRICAL NOTICE
Confirm the electrical rating on the specific machine supplied before connecting it to power. Foot controller and starter accessories should be checked against the actual package contents. This portable model has a built-in motor and does not require a separate industrial table or stand.
The HIGHLEAD® GL13128-1 Portable Blindstitch Hemming Sewing Machine offers adjustable blindstitch depth, skip-stitch selection, and flat or cylinder-arm access in a compact format for professional alterations and garment finishing.