How to do a Rolled Hem on Sewing Machine

An Easy way to start a Rolled Hem using a Rolled Hem foot. Use this technique on any sewing machine.

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• Rolled
• Hem
• Sewing
• Machine
• Husqvarna
• Viking
• Sapphire
• 875Q
• Machines
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[SewEtcetera]

To sew all the way around the square, you will have to start each edge as I do at the beginning of the stitching; by NOT putting it into the flange on the foot but simply putting the foot on top of the roll. There will be a lot of bulk at the beginning there, but one your are over it, you will be able to tug the edge into the flange of the foot. This is the way it is done on store bought napkins. If I think of a way to reduce that bulk and make it look really nice, we'll post! Thanks all!

[SewEtcetera]

Thanks for all the great feedback, folks! I have been remiss at responding to some questions, so here goes: For hemming on stretchy or fine fabrics you need to stabilize the edges first by running a straight stitch close the edge first or by using a spray on stabilizer like Best Press

[kkentert]

Is a rolled hem foot the proper tool to use when hemming a dressy/casual button up men's shirt?

[SewEtcetera]

You can use a rolled hem foot for the bottom of dress shirts, depending on the bulk of the side seams. If the side seams are pressed open you will be fine. If they are heavier (french or bound) I wouldn't recommend it. If you want to try on a shirt with a bulkier seam, try compressing the fibers in that area by hammering the end of the seam before you run it through the rolled hem foot.

[SewEtcetera]

Also! Use the 5mm rolled hemmer. If the hem is curved, sew a straight stitch in a 2mm stitch length very close to the raw edge of the fabric before using your rolled hem foot. This will prevent the fabric from stretching in the foot as you go around the bias.

[acuison1]

I'm still waiting for my rolled hemmer foot to arrive so I can practice with it but my question is how do you like go back to lock your stitches like with straight stitch when you back track? Thanks.

[Teri1256]

This looks so simple, but I just cannot get my foot to work for me. I am working with stretch gabardine and have a much narrower zipper foot. I cannot get the material to catch and keep the rolled edge going.

[llswink]

Wouldn't it be wonderful if Viking would put these lovely details on the back of the product's package? Bless you for the lovely tutorial on how to get started! ~ Lynda

[lmmb17]

u made this look so easy thnxs i was scared of using this foot on my machine =)

[wiseandnice]

I am a beginner so i just open my mouth cuz i didn't understand alot. Thank you and hope one day i will become a pro like u ^_^

[inspiredby3]

Great video! Best, clear instructions I've seen yet!

[RHPSlut]

can you use this technique on "silky" fabrics, such as chiffon?

[pattijocole]

THANK YOU! It has been a very long time since I used this foot, and I couldn't remember exactly the steps.  This is just the information I was looking for today.