Welcome to Part 6! Today we will take a look at the Narrow Hem Foot. This specialty foot enables you to precisely sew a very narrow double turned hem in a single operation. The scroll on the front of the presser foot lets you turn the fabric under twice forming a sturdy hem that won’t fray.
I'll be demonstrating on both a Bernina 330 machine using foot #62 which creates a tiny 2mm hem. You can find a narrow hem on foot for a variety of machine types and at a variety of hem widths (2-6mm). Check the links below or do a quick search on sites like Amazon to see what's available.
Are you ready to dive in and see how this little foot is used? Let's go...
Follow along in the tutorial video posted below as I walk you through installation, use, and application.
Narrow Hem Foot Video:
Patterns Shown In The Video:
LJ Mindil Beach Dress for 18" Dolls (Narrow hem demonstrated on the sleeve)
Other Designs With Narrow Hem Details - (This is a great resource for hemming ruffles prior to gathering them!) :
Week One task:
- Practice, practice, practice! If you haven't used one of these feet yet, I encourage you to pick one up and try it. It may take some trial and error to get the feel for how to thread the fabric onto the foot, but don't give up!
- Jump over the SWC Facebook Group for conversation and project sharing. Show us how you used pintucks in your design. Or share tips for creating perfect pintucks with the group!
Resource List:
- Generic Low Shank Feet - HomeSew.com Use coupon code PF10 to get 10% off orders at Home Sew!
- Authentic Brand Presser Feet - Quality Sewing offers a large variety of brand specific presser feet as well as other sewing machine parts! Visit their website or call their very friendly and helpful customer service! This is the store that I visit regularly, in person. They're the largest chain of sewing machine stores in Washington state and they're eager to help you find what you need! They are an authorized dealer for Bernina, Brother, Juki, Pfaff, and Viking brands.
- Check Amazon - they have a variety of supplies too!
Next Tuesday - The Ruffler Foot...
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Virginia
August 26, 2018
That was a disaster. I tried using the rolled hem foot on the Liberty Jane Button-Up Shirt. The rolled hem foot does not like plackets or seams.