Rolled Hem Presser Foot Bernina

This channel holds the folded fabric in position so the needle can stitch the hem in place.

Rolled hem presser foot bernina.

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. Zigzag hemmer foot 63 is an expert when it comes to double turned hems. The result is a narrow slightly three dimensional hem. How to sew a rolled hem 1 place the fabric under the presser foot with the edge of the fabric aligned with the edge of the foot.

They are easy to change and bernina has a suitable presser foot for every application. The scroll on the front of the presser foot turns the fabric edge under twice. This produces a narrow sturdy hem which in combination with the corresponding stitch type creates the popular scalloped or shell hem. The double turned hem stops the fabric edge from fraying later.

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. A scroll on the foot feeds the fabric edge from the front and turns it under twice all in one operation. The scroll on the front of the foot turns the fabric under twice then sews it with a zigzag stitch. Notice that there are two hemmers that are for use with straight stitch center needle position only.

The sole of the bernina hemmer foot the channel on the sole of the presser foot is the size of the finished hem. 3 raise the presser foot. Then lower the foot and secure the last centimeters by sewing over them like you would with a normal presser foot. Support roll and shell hemmer 69 is a special presser foot for hemming soft fabrics such as tricot.

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. Thread the fish line into this opening. 2 stitch a few stitches. Loosen the screw and move the metal guide until a small square opening is visible on the right side of the foot.

To do this use the adjustable guide on the standard presser foot. Bernina presser feet stand for precision and stability. Roll and shell hemmer 68 is ideally suited for hemming soft fabrics such as t shirts or undergarments. To really enhance the scalloped lettuce edge effect add some fish line into the rolled hem stitch.