Bernina Roll and Shell Hemmer #69

The BERNINA Roll and Shell Hemmer #69 is a specialty presser foot designed to create professional double-fold hems on soft and stretch fabrics with minimal effort. This 4mm foot uses a scroll mechanism to turn fabric under twice and guide it smoothly through the channel, producing narrow, slightly three-dimensional hems that add a refined finish to knits, tricot, and delicate materials. It's an essential accessory for sewists working with lingerie, activewear, baby clothes, and lightweight garments that require delicate hemming techniques.

Key Features

• Creates precise 4mm double-fold hems on soft and stretch fabrics including tricot, jersey, and lightweight knits
• Built-in scroll mechanism automatically turns fabric under twice for consistent, professional results
• Channel guide in the foot sole securely holds folded fabric in place during stitching
• Produces slightly three-dimensional rolled hems with decorative depth and structure
• Creates beautiful scalloped shell hems when used with decorative stitches
• Ideal for attaching lace trim and delicate edging to garment hems
• Saves significant time compared to manual double-fold hemming techniques
• Compatible with 5.5mm and 9mm BERNINA sewing machines

Specifications

Specification	Detail
Foot Type	Roll and Shell Hemmer
Hem Width	4mm
Stitch Type	Overlock and decorative stitches
Material Compatibility	Soft and stretch fabrics, tricot, knits
Machine Compatibility	5.5mm and 9mm BERNINA machines

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The BERNINA Roll and Shell Hemmer #69 is perfect for sewists who work with knit fabrics, lingerie, children's clothing, and delicate materials that require narrow, professional hems without the tedious hand-folding process. OSP Machines is an authorized dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine. Our expert team is available to help you master specialized techniques and get the most from your BERNINA accessories.

Compatibility

Compatible with these Bernina models below: 125, 125 S, 130, 135, 135 S, 140, 145, 145 S , 150, 153, 153 QE, 155, 160, 163, 165, 170, 180, 185, 200, 210, 220, 230, 230 PE, 240, 430, 435, 440 QE, 450, 630, 640, 730 B 215, B 325, B 330, B 335,B 435, B 475 QE, B 480, B 350 PE, B 380, B 530, B 535,B 540, B 550 QE, B 555, B 560,B 570 QE/QEE, B 590, B 580, B 710, B 720, B 740, B 750 QE, B 770 QE/QEE, B 780, B 790, B 790 PLUS, B 820 QE, B 830, B 880, B 880 PLUS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hem width created by the Roll and Shell Hemmer #69?

This presser foot creates a 4mm double-fold hem. The scroll mechanism automatically turns the fabric under twice to produce a narrow, professional finish.

What types of fabrics work best with this hemmer foot?

The Roll and Shell Hemmer #69 is designed for soft and stretch fabrics including tricot, jersey knits, lightweight silks, and delicate materials used in lingerie, activewear, and children's clothing.

Can I create decorative shell hems with this foot?

Yes, when you pair the Roll and Shell Hemmer #69 with decorative stitches on your BERNINA machine, you can create beautiful scalloped shell hems that add a decorative finish to garment edges.

Which BERNINA machines is this foot compatible with?

The Roll and Shell Hemmer #69 works with 5.5mm and 9mm BERNINA machines, including models in the 1 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, and many bernette B Series machines. Check the full compatibility list to confirm your specific model.

Is this foot difficult to use for beginners?

While it may take a few practice runs to master feeding fabric into the scroll, the Roll and Shell Hemmer #69 is accessible to beginners. The foot actually simplifies the hemming process by automatically folding the fabric, eliminating the need for time-consuming hand pressing and pinning.