Sewing Machine Presser Feet
Choose a rolled hem, blind hem or overcast finish
Start with the edge you want to see when the piece is finished. A narrow rolled edge, a concealed hem stitch and an overcast edge solve different problems.
A rolled hem foot sizes the fold
The scroll on a rolled hem foot turns the edge as it enters. Janome documents 2, 4 and 6 mm variants for several 9 mm machine models. Compare the finished fold width with your project and choose the exact part for your machine. Check a sample of the same fabric before working around corners or joining thicker seams.
A blind hem guide follows the fold
A blind-hem foot keeps the folded edge beside the guide as the machine’s blind stitch reaches across. Singer’s adjustable guide lets you change where the wider part of that stitch catches the fold. Check that your machine has the stitch you plan to use, including a stretch blind-hem option if the instructions call for it.
An overcast foot helps finish a raw edge
The overedge guide positions fabric for an overcasting stitch so the thread can wrap the edge. Use the stitches listed for the machine and the foot. For example, Brother documents SA135 for specific 5 mm machines. Check the model list before assuming another Brother overlock foot uses the same setup.