1. Select and Attach the Rolled Hem Foot

• Choose the rolled hem foot size appropriate for your fabric weight (2mm, 3mm, 4mm, or 6mm).
• Remove your standard presser foot and snap or screw on the rolled hem foot according to your machine’s instructions.
• Thread your machine with matching thread and set to a straight stitch.

2. Prepare the Fabric Edge

• Press the fabric edge flat and remove any wrinkles.
• Optional: Apply light spray starch or sizing to slippery or sheer fabrics and press again for extra body.
• Trim the raw edge cleanly with fabric scissors or a rotary cutter; ragged edges will not feed smoothly.
• At the starting point, trim the leading edge at a 45-degree angle to create a tapered entry point.

3. Begin the First Fold Manually

• Fold over the fabric edge twice by hand, creating a narrow double fold approximately 1/8 in (3mm) wide, matching the scroll width of your foot.
• Hold the folded edge in place and position it under the presser foot so the needle will pierce through all layers.
• Lower the presser foot and take 2–3 stitches to anchor the fold.
• Stop with the needle down.

4. Feed the Fabric into the Scroll

• Lift the presser foot slightly while keeping the needle down.
• Gently guide the raw edge of the fabric into the curved scroll (the funnel or curl) at the front of the rolled hem foot.
• The scroll will automatically fold the fabric twice as it feeds through.
• Lower the presser foot and begin sewing slowly at a steady pace.

5. Sew the Rolled Hem

• Let the foot feed the fabric; guide it lightly without pulling or pushing.
• Keep the raw edge aligned and feeding smoothly into the scroll; if the fabric slips out, stop with the needle down, reposition, and continue.
• Maintain an even, slow to moderate speed for consistent rolling and stitching.
• The needle should catch the inner fold to secure the rolled hem.

6. Adjust Tension and Stitch Length as Needed

• If the fabric puckers, reduce the top tension slightly or increase stitch length.
• If stitches are skipping, slow down and ensure fabric is feeding smoothly; check needle sharpness.
• If the hem is not catching or rolling unevenly, reposition the fabric in the scroll and guide more deliberately.

7. Navigate Curves and Corners

• For gentle curves, sew slowly and guide the fabric smoothly through the scroll without stopping.
• For sharp corners, stop with the needle down about 1 in before the corner; lift the presser foot slightly and pivot the fabric so the new edge begins feeding into the scroll; lower the foot and continue stitching.
• Note: Very sharp 90-degree corners may require hand-finishing or mitering; rolled hem feet work best on straight edges and gentle curves.

8. Finish the Hem

• When you reach the end, sew off the edge completely and backstitch or lockstitch if your machine allows.
• Clip threads close to the fabric.
• Press the finished rolled hem lightly with a dry or steam iron to set the stitches.

9. Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Fabric won’t feed into scroll: Trim a longer diagonal starting edge, hold the initial fold more firmly, or manually feed the first inch through.
• Hem puckers or tunnels: Lower top tension, lengthen stitch slightly, press fabric with starch, or use a finer needle (60/8 or 70/10 for sheers).
• Uneven rolling: Ensure raw edge stays aligned in the scroll; sew slower and guide lightly.
• Thread breaks: Check tension, use quality thread, replace needle, and ensure fabric isn’t pulling.
• Foot jams: Clean lint from the scroll channel and ensure fabric is trimmed cleanly without frayed threads.