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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Hemmer \Hem"mer\, 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. [1913 Webster]