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Hemmer   Listen
noun
Hemmer  n.  One who, or that which, hems with a needle. Specifically:
(a)
An attachment to a sewing machine, for turning under the edge of a piece of fabric, preparatory to stitching it down.
(b)
A tool for turning over the edge of sheet metal to make a hem.





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"Hemmer" Quotes from Famous Books



... to-day, by express, a sewing machine, complete, with cover, drop leaf, hemmer, tucker, feller, drawers, and everything that a girl wants, except corsets and tall stockings. Now, I want you to give that to the best "combination girl" in Rock County, with ...
— Peck's Compendium of Fun • George W. Peck


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