SPEEDWAY® SW-101D – Industrial Blindstitch Blind Hemmer Machine with 550W Direct Drive Motor – Complete Setup, Table & Stand Included

The SPEEDWAY® SW-101D is the direct drive version of the SW-101 blindstitch blind hemmer. It is the same Japan-style hemming head — same convertible swing arm, same LW×6T curved needle, same 1:1 and 2:1 skip stitch — driven by a 550W direct drive servo motor mounted straight to the machine instead of turning it through a belt.

On a blind hemmer that difference is felt at the start of every seam. Blind hemming is short-run work: a trouser hem, a curtain panel edge, a sleeve. The operator is starting, stopping, and repositioning constantly, and a belt-driven head has to overcome belt slack and inertia every single time. Direct drive responds immediately, stops where it is told, and holds a slow speed cleanly — which is exactly what invisible hemming needs, because the whole job is controlling how far the needle bites into the face fabric.

The rest is unchanged: a convertible swing arm that transitions from flatbed to a narrow cylinder arm for sleeves, cuffs, and pant legs; a needle depth dial for controlling exactly how invisible the stitch is on the garment face; and a knee lever for hands-free repositioning. It runs up to 2,500 SPM and ships assembled on an industrial table and stand.

What's Included

• SPEEDWAY® SW-101D blindstitch machine head (ships assembled)
• 550W direct drive servo motor
• Heavy-duty industrial sewing table
• Industrial stand with motor mount
• Swing plate work table
• Standard presser foot, needles, and looper
• Standard accessories kit (tools, oil can)
• Instruction manual

Key Features

• 550W direct drive servo motor — the motor is coupled directly to the machine, so there is no belt slack to take up and no belt loss. Immediate response, quieter running, and lower power draw than a belt-driven head
• Precise low-speed control — direct drive holds a slow, steady speed and stops exactly where the operator wants, which is what short blind-hem runs and repositioning actually demand
• Convertible swing arm — transitions from flatbed to a narrow cylinder arm for tubular work on sleeves, cuffs, and pant legs
• 1:1 and 2:1 skip stitch — controls how often the needle catches the face fabric, for a finer or a more secure blind hem
• Needle depth dial — precise adjustment of how deeply the needle bites, which is what determines whether the hem is truly invisible from the face
• Knee lever — hands-free presser foot lifting for continuous feeding and repositioning
• LW×6T curved needle system — the widely stocked blindstitch curved needle, interchangeable with 29BL, LW×2T and 2140TP, available in sizes 70/11, 80/12 and 90/14 so the needle can be matched to the fabric weight
• Investment-cast eccentric with bronze strap — durable needle connection assembly built for long service life
• Hardened shafts — reduced wear for extended machine life with minimal maintenance
• 2,500 SPM maximum speed for production hemming

Ideal For

• Drapery and curtain blind hemming — panels, valances, and lining hems
• Trouser, skirt, and dress invisible hems for tailoring and alterations
• Sleeve and cuff hemming using the cylinder arm configuration
• Alteration counters and dry cleaners doing high-volume same-day hemming
• Professional seamstress workrooms and garment repair operations
• Uniform and workwear hemming
• Shops replacing a belt-driven blind hemmer that is slow to start and stop

Specifications