The hemmer foot is the tool for even narrow rolled hems.
Bernina rolled hem foot 62.
With straight stitch hemmer 62 the width of the channel in the sole of the foot corresponds to the finished hem width of 2mm.
Zigzag hemmer foot 63 is an expert when it comes to double turned hems.
A scroll on the foot feeds the fabric edge from the front and turns it under twice all in one operation.
This produces a narrow sturdy hem which in combination with the corresponding stitch type creates the popular scalloped or shell hem.
The scroll on the front of the foot turns the fabric under twice then sews it with a zigzag stitch.
Learn how to use a bernina hemmer foot 62 for sheer fabric and for hemming bridal gowns and how to roll hem on your overlocker.
Yards and yards of bridal gown seams were done with this foot.
The channel on the sole of the presser foot is the size of the finished hem.
A guide in the presser foot sole guides the turned under fabric to the needle hole where the fabric is sewn with a straight stitch into a sturdy 4 mm wide hem.
Two ways to load fabric into a rolled hem foot.
A special guide on the bottom of the foot holds the fabric together securely before and during the sewing process and ensures even feed of the material.
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The scroll on the front of the presser foot lets you turn the fabric under twice in a single operation.
Bernina has five presser feet that make narrow double turned hems easy and quick to sew.
The sole of the bernina hemmer foot.
The hems range from 2 mm 6 mm and work on light to medium weight fabrics.
The double turned hem stops the fabric edge from fraying later.
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Bernina makes a total of seven hemmer presser feet.
The finished hem then easily advances underneath the foot enabling smooth sewing.
With the aid of a scroll it turns the fabric under twice holding it together securely in the channel guide in the sole of the foot until it is sewn.
I used the hemmer foot a lot during my apprenticeship.
Roll and shell hemmer 69 is a special presser foot for hemming soft fabrics such as tricot.