hemmers
/ˈhɛmərz/
noun
- A tool or machine used to fold and stitch the edge of a piece of cloth to prevent fraying.
- I bought an electric hemmer for my sewing projects at home.
- She used a hemmer to finish the edges of the curtains neatly.
- The tailor's hemmer made quick work of the dress hem.
- A person who sews hems on clothing or fabric, especially as a job.
- My grandmother was a skilled hemmer and could finish a dress in minutes.
- The shop hired a part-time hemmer to handle alterations.
- The hemmer at the factory checked each garment for even stitching.