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The wide hemmer will work only on straight edges. It is a great convenience in hemming sheets, making underwear, children's clothes, wash dresses and blouses. Just in the way of an example, there is the center front closing of a waist, and the hem at the top of the turn back cuffs. Perhaps you have planned your work so that you are making several blouses at one time. With the wide hemmer you can roll and turn the edges and finish all these pieces in a few minutes.

In making a garment or garments where you expect to use the wide hemmer, place all the pieces that need hemming in one bundle, and run these through the hemmer before closing the seams. It will facilitate the work.