Bernina Open Embroidery Foot #20D

The BERNINA Open Embroidery Foot #20D is designed for sewists who want exceptional visibility and precision when creating decorative stitches, appliqués, and embroidery work on their 9mm BERNINA sewing machine. The open front design provides an unobstructed view of your stitching area, while the wide wedge-shaped channel under the sole ensures smooth fabric feed even over dense decorative stitching.

Key Features

• Wide open front provides clear visibility of the stitching area for precise stitch placement and pattern following
• Wedge-shaped channel under the sole accommodates dense decorative stitches and allows smooth fabric feed
• Ideal for Richelieu embroidery, circular embroidery, and following printed lines and patterns
• Perfect for creating attractive appliqué designs with clean, professional edges
• Excellent for sewing decorative trims and embellishments with accuracy
• Compatible with 9mm stitch width machines for maximum creative versatility
• Durable construction ensures consistent performance across multiple projects

Specifications

The BERNINA Open Embroidery Foot #20D is an essential accessory for sewists who regularly work with decorative stitches, appliqué, and embroidery techniques and need maximum visibility and reliable fabric feed. OSP Machines is an authorized dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine. Our team is available to answer questions about using this foot and maximizing its capabilities for all your decorative sewing projects.

Compatibility

Compatible with these Bernina models below:

125, 125 S, 130, 135, 135 S, 140, 145, 145 S , 150, 153, 153 QE, 155, 160, 163, 165, 170, 180, 185, 200, 210, 220, 230, 230 PE, 240, 430, 435, 440 QE, 450, 630, 640, 730

B 215, B 325, B 330, B 335,B 435, B 475 QE, B 480, B 350 PE, B 380, B 530, B 535,B 540, B 550 QE, B 555, B 560,B 570 QE/QEE, B 590, B 580, B 710, B 720, B 740, B 750 QE, B 770 QE/QEE, B 780, B 790, B 790 PLUS, B 820 QE, B 830, B 880, B 880 PLUS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Open Embroidery Foot #20D used for?

The Open Embroidery Foot #20D is designed for decorative stitching, appliqué work, Richelieu embroidery, circular embroidery, and following printed patterns or lines. The open front design gives you a clear view of your stitching area for precise placement.

Which BERNINA machines is this foot compatible with?

This foot is designed for 9mm BERNINA machines including the 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 153, 155, 160, 163, 165, 170, 180, 185, 200, 210, 220, 230, 240, 430, 435, 440 QE, 450, 630, 640, 730 series, as well as B 215, B 325, B 330, B 335, B 435, and B 475 QE models.

What makes this foot different from a standard presser foot?

The Open Embroidery Foot #20D features a wide open front that provides exceptional visibility of the stitching area, allowing you to see exactly where your needle is entering the fabric. It also has a wide wedge-shaped channel under the sole that accommodates dense decorative stitches and ensures smooth fabric feed over thick stitch formations.

Can I use this foot for regular sewing or only decorative work?

While this foot is specifically designed for decorative stitching, embroidery work, and appliqué, it can be used for regular sewing when you need enhanced visibility of the stitching area. However, a standard presser foot may be more suitable for everyday straight stitching and seaming.

Is there a non-stick version of this foot available?

Yes, BERNINA offers a non-stick version of the Open Embroidery Foot (#56) that features a special sole designed for use with sticky or difficult-to-feed fabrics like leather, vinyl, and coated materials. The #20D features a standard sole suitable for most fabric types.