1/8" Ball Hemmer Foot Drop Feed Machines
This is an industrial double-fold ball hemmer foot (also known as a "baby" hemmer foot). It is a specialized presser foot designed for high-shank industrial and semi-industrial sewing machines to create small, professional-looking rolled hems on lightweight or delicate fabrics.
Key Features and Functionality
- Double-Fold Design: The foot features a small ball or scroll that automatically folds the fabric twice before it reaches the needle, ensuring a clean finish with no visible raw edges.
- "Ball" or "Baby" Hem: The specific "ball" shape at the mouth of the foot allows it to navigate over slightly heavier portions of material or seams more freely than standard flat hemmers.
- Fabric Compatibility: Best suited for very light, light, or delicate fabrics like silk, chiffon, and light cotton.
- Size Variations: The foot is typically available in several fixed sizes based on the finished hem width:
- 1/32" (0.8mm)
- 1/16" (1.6mm)
- 1/8" (3.2mm)
- 3/16" (4.8mm)
- 1/4" (6.4mm)
Machine Compatibility
high-shank industrial foot. It fits most single-needle, drop-feed lockstitch machines from major manufacturers:
- Juki: DDL series (555, 5550, 8300, 8700), TL series (TL-98, TL-2010Q, TL-18QVP).
- Brother: B735, B755, PQ1300, PQ1500.
- Singer: 20U, 31-15, 95, 96, 191D, 241, 491D, 591D.
- Other Brands: Consew (210, 230), Janome (1600P series), Artisan, and Jack