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Cutter foot for Brother sewing machine Has anyone used one?
determined Beginner FL Member since 12/29/12 Posts: 45	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/4/13 8:40 PM I am considering getting a side cutter foot for my Brother (XR9500PRW). I was curious if anyone has experience with this attachment and if it is worth buying. At the moment I finish my seams with the overcast foot and stitch. Any other specialty feet you have been glad you bought? Thanks!
rhetam   Intermediate AB CANADA Member since 7/31/06 Posts: 11	Login to reply to this post In reply to determined << Like this post Date: 3/5/13 3:49 AM I haven't used this foot, but asked the dealer where I bought my Brother SM about it. He didn't recommend it, said it doesn't work well. I understood that, as a long time ago I bought a similar serger attachment for my Kenmore. It fit, but didn't cut, no matter what fabric I tried to sew with it. ------ Rheta
wenznz   Advanced Beginner NEW ZEALAND Member since 7/8/11 Posts: 256	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/5/13 4:17 AM I bought one for my Brother machine, but didn't end up using it a lot as it didn't give very satisfactory results - ended up getting a serger instead There was a discussion here a few months ago that discussed these feet, which you might find helpful too. ------ Wendy Wellington, New Zealand
PollyBee9   Member since 9/23/06 Posts: 13	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/5/13 10:13 AM Ditto. My Brother came with one and it wasn't worth the trouble. It "chewed" more than it cut. Ended up buying a serger.
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 5223	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/5/13 10:34 AM Not for Brother, but had one for Bernina. They leave a lot of lint and cuttings to fall into the bobbin area....something you do not have with a serger as the lower area is pretty much open for easy cleaning. ------ “I don’t give them Hell, I just tell the truth about them and they think it’s Hell.” — Harry Truman
determined Beginner FL Member since 12/29/12 Posts: 45	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/5/13 3:18 PM Ok. Thanks for the responses. Think I will stick withe overcast foot which I like.
TeeGee Intermediate CANADA Member since 11/13/04 Posts: 274	Login to reply to this post In reply to determined << Like this post Date: 3/5/13 5:31 PM I bought a Brother side cutter several years ago for 50 dollars from a dealer.I was told right away,if I didn't like it,I could return it,that should have been a hint for me. The side cutter is a frustrating toy,as far as I'm concerned. I returned it the next day and bought a basic serger with differential feed on sale for $ 149.99 instead.I never looked back. If you don't own a walking foot,I think it is a better investment than a side cutter.

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