Bernina Sewing Machine Rolled Hem Foot

Roll and shell.

Bernina sewing machine rolled hem foot.

Yards and yards of bridal gown seams were done with this foot. Roll and shell hemmer 69 is a special presser foot for hemming soft fabrics such as tricot. 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.

Here we provide you with an overview of the extensive bernina machine range. I used the hemmer foot a lot during my apprenticeship. The hemmer foot is the tool for even narrow rolled hems. The scroll on the front of the foot turns the fabric under twice then sews it with a zigzag stitch.

The width of the channel in the sole of straight stitch hemmer 62 corresponds to the width of the finished hem making this presser foot ideal for narrow hems. Roll and shell hemmer 68 is equipped with a 2 mm wide guide. For my machine a bernina there are several. Zigzag hemmer foot 63 is an expert when it comes to double turned hems.

We ll be sewing this hem using 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. 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 can recommend the hemmer foot sometimes called rolled hem presser foot especially for seams on lightweight fabrics.

4 pieces hem foot narrow rolled hem foot sewing machine hemmer presser foot set suitable for household multi function sewing machines 1x3 mm 4 mm and 2x6 mm 4 pieces 4 0 out of 5 stars 37 7 79 7. The sole of the bernina hemmer foot. This produces a narrow sturdy hem which in combination with the corresponding stitch type creates the popular scalloped or shell hem. There are many rolled hem feet out there.

The finished hem then easily advances underneath the foot enabling smooth sewing. 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. I am using one that creates a 4mm finished hem the 69 if you re curious. The channel on the sole of the presser foot is the size of the finished hem.

A scroll on the foot feeds the fabric edge from the front and turns it under twice all in one operation.