The double turned hem stops the fabric edge from fraying later.
Rolled hem presser foot bernina.
This channel holds the folded fabric in position so the needle can stitch the hem in place.
3 raise the presser foot.
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.
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.
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.
The sewing feet are divided into two types with different shank openings.
Bernina presser feet stand for precision and stability.
Zigzag hemmer foot 63 is an expert when it comes to double turned hems.
The sole of the bernina hemmer foot the channel on the sole of the presser foot is the size of the finished hem.
Roll and shell hemmer 68 is ideally suited for hemming soft fabrics such as t shirts or undergarments.
Support roll and shell hemmer 69 is a special presser foot for hemming soft fabrics such as tricot.
The scroll on the front of the foot turns the fabric under twice then sews it with a zigzag stitch.
The result is a narrow slightly three dimensional hem.
This produces a narrow sturdy hem which in combination with the corresponding stitch type creates the popular scalloped or shell hem.
To really enhance the scalloped lettuce edge effect add some fish line into the rolled hem stitch.
The remaining few centimeters of hem should be folded twice already if not tuck them in using a pin.
A scroll on the foot feeds the fabric edge from the front and turns it under twice all in one operation.
Notice that there are two hemmers that are for use with straight stitch center needle position only.
The scroll on the front of the presser foot turns the fabric edge under twice.
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.
Thread the fish line into this opening.
They are easy to change and bernina has a suitable presser foot for every application.
Lift the presser foot up and remove the fabric from the spiral so it lays under the foot.