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What is the correct setting for a hand rolled hem?

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I do not have this brand, but thought these instructions for a 2-thread rolled edge might help -

Presser foot - Rolled Edge
Needles - Right or Left (depending on the width you want).
Stitch Width - Normal to Wider (your choice)
Stitch Length - 1 mm/left needle; 0.5 mm if using the right needle.
Differential Feed - Normal
Blade Position - Up
Right Needle Tension - Tighten
Lower Looper Tension - Normal or Loosen
2-Thread converter - engaged.

The converter may also be referred to as a subsidiary or auxiliary looper. This fits into an opening near the tip of the upper looper to "trick" the upper looper into thinking it is threaded.

The above information is from "Serge With Confidence" by Nancy Zieman. I have found this book to be more helpful than the instruction manual that came with my Babylock Imagine.

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  • Posted on Jun 11, 2008

SOURCE: rolled hem or rolled edge

You need to disengage the cutting blade by openingfirstly opening the front and left hand side covers. pull on the larger of the two silver knobs and slide the red lever towards you. I'm not sure what the tension settings are, but I'm certain you need to reduce them a fair bit to aid in the rolling effect. I only use 3 threads when doing a rolled hem.
My description isn't too detailed but I hope it helps!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 06, 2009

SOURCE: rolled hem settings

Here is a link to purchase your instruction manual:

Pfaff Sewing Machine Instruction Manuals

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 18, 2009

SOURCE: what is a Narrow double hem with hand slip

You can find some instructions on a narrow double hem at http://www.sewjanetmoville.co.uk/content/learning/viewArticle.asp?lcArticleCategoryID=0&lcArticleID=3&pgid=learningCentre. Instead of machine sewing it, use a hand slip stitch as seen here: http://www.hutchal.clara.net/curtains/sewguide.htm.

You can find more info on these techniques at http://www.repair-home.com/how_to_sew_repairs.html

Hope this helps! Let me know if you need more info.

sewtexas

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  • Posted on Aug 29, 2009

SOURCE: Juki baby lock EA 605 'rolled hem'

No way to rolled hem, machine as much as 40 years old

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 08, 2010

SOURCE: Rolled hem

Here is a tutorial - http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-rolled-hem-foot-sewing-machine-240603/view/

I have to practice with scraps first.

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If you want it done entirely by machine you will need a special attachment. You'd have to check the make and model of your machine to find out if there is an attachment available from the maker. If not, there are some companies that make general attachments, and they'll list what machines these will fit. Check online sewing supply houses for this kind of thing.

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Only 3 threads are used for rolled hemming ........you will need to change to rolled hem mode with a slider switch or a special needleplate, depending on your machine, ...the manual will tell you how to go about it if you have one.
Use both loopers, and the Right hand needle....(remove the Left needle)
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