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.

Rolled hem presser foot bernina.

This produces a narrow sturdy hem which in combination with the corresponding stitch type creates the popular scalloped or shell hem. This channel holds the folded fabric in position so the needle can stitch the hem in place. The scroll on the front of the presser foot turns the fabric edge under twice. Then lower the foot and secure the last centimeters by sewing over them like you would with a normal presser foot.

2 stitch a few stitches. The double turned hem stops the fabric edge from fraying later. The sole of the bernina hemmer foot the channel on the sole of the presser foot is the size of the finished hem. Bernina presser feet stand for precision and stability.

The remaining few centimeters of hem should be folded twice already if not tuck them in using a pin. They are easy to change and bernina has a suitable presser foot for every application. Roll and shell hemmer 68 is ideally suited for hemming soft fabrics such as t shirts or undergarments. 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.

A scroll on the foot feeds the fabric edge from the front and turns it under twice all in one operation. 3 raise the presser foot. To do this use the adjustable guide on the standard presser foot. The result is a narrow slightly three dimensional hem.

Loosen the screw and move the metal guide until a small square opening is visible on the right side of the foot. To really enhance the scalloped lettuce edge effect add some fish line into the rolled hem stitch. Zigzag hemmer foot 63 is an expert when it comes to double turned hems. Support roll and shell hemmer 69 is a special presser foot for hemming soft fabrics such as tricot.

Thread the fish line into this opening. 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. The scroll on the front of the foot turns the fabric under twice then sews it with a zigzag stitch. Lift the presser foot up and remove the fabric from the spiral so it lays under the foot.