Brother · Open-toe, non-stick and specialty surface feet
Brother SA186 metallic open-toe foot
What this accessory does
This metal Brother foot opens the view ahead of the needle for decorative and satin stitching. It is useful when you want to track a curve or appliqué edge and need to see the line as the stitch approaches it.
The foot snaps on, and Brother describes red reference marks and a grooved sole. Compare your machine with Brother’s list and check needle clearance with the exact decorative stitch before sewing.
Specifications
- Brand
- Brother
- Foot type
- Open-toe, non-stick and specialty surface feet
- Model
- SA186
- Attachment
- Snap-on
- Toe
- Open with reference markings
- Stitch use
- Decorative and satin stitches
- Amazon.com reference
- B001UYWOG8
Fit and buying advice
Confirm the selected stitch’s needle clearance and use Brother’s exact model list.
Documented machine examples
- CS6000i
- XL2600i
- XM2701
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Documentation
Questions about this accessory
Does the open toe turn it into a free-motion foot?
Choose a free-motion foot and setup specified by your machine for work where you guide the fabric freely. SA186 is a snap-on foot for decorative and satin stitching.
Why is there a groove underneath?
Brother describes the groove as supporting stitch formation within the feed area. Its design is intended for the decorative stitch work the maker lists.
What would I choose to follow an existing seam instead?
Compare a compatible ditch foot with a guide that follows the seam. Its geometry helps place stitches in that channel.
