System and apparatus for creating a hem

A system for creating a first and second hem in an external flexible member having a live edge for hemming during a use, comprising:

• a first and a second means for releasably gripping respective first and second hem rolls proximate a live edge of said external member during said use;
• control arm means for selectively engaging said first and second means for releasably gripping respective said hem rolls;
• said control arm means operating relative to each other about a live hinge assembly;
• and
• heating means for providing a thermal influence on at least one of said first and second hem rolls during said use, whereby during said use said means for releasably gripping engages respective said hems for heating prior to a release of said formed cooperative hem rolls.

A method for forming at least a first and second cooperative hem roll in an external member during a use, comprising the steps of:

• providing a first external member having a live edge for hemming;
• providing a double roll hem device;
• hand forming a first hem roll portion along a first portion of said live edge;
• releasably gripping said first hem roll portion in a first means for releasably gripping said hem rolls in said double roll hem device during said use;
• forming a second hem roll portion along said first hem roll portion;
• releasably gripping said second hem roll portion in a second means for releasably gripping said hem rolls during said use;
• applying a thermal influence on at least one of said first and said second hem rolls during said use;
• releasing said first and second means for releasably gripping said external member;
• and
• moving said double roll hem device along said live edge of said external member to a second portion, thereby urging said live edge to roll inwardly to respective said first and second means for releasably gripping enabling a second step of applying a thermal influence.