I have my Mother's (71 yrs old) Singer FW 221 instructions for buttonhole attachment lost in the mists of time. Thank you for such an excellent video, now I am ready to button hole my next project. BTW the instructions that came with the machine are in Spanish!!! But have found an English translation. 🙂
❤the words seem too little, to express my gratitude. I inherited à Singer 1918 and a 15-91 ( 1948). I had soooo many foot I didn't had the courage to touch it. 🙏🙏🙏🙏thank you soooo much😊😊
Very clearly presented use of the buttonhole attachment for the Featherweight. Yours is the best presentation I’ve ever heard. It’s a shame how instructions on newer machines of today rarely have clear instructions like you just provided. I’ll want to listen and watch as many of your video demonstrations to learn how to properly use the presser feet on my vintage Singer machines. Thank you.
This attachment makes the best buttonholes! I used it on my moms sewing machine when I was growing up. I bought my own machine in the ‘70s and a computerized machine in 2015. Neither makes buttonholes as good as this attachment. I will be pulling out my featherweight and start using to make buttonholes
So glad I watched this, I had no idea the Featherweight could do button holes, because it’s straight stitch. My “new” featherweight goes into the shop tomorrow to get serviced and I’m sooo looking forward to getting to use it.
I have a 1948 singer machine, which I just love and would never part with it. I have the tan colored buttonhole attachment and have always been intimidated by it. My buttonholes always seemed to be different. I have not used that attachment for at least 20 years. My son wanted me to make a shirt and I thought "Oh man," that requires buttonholes! I also have a Kenmore ultra stitch 12 and thought I'll learn how to use that buttonhole attachment it maybe easier. I was looking on RUclips for a video explaining how to use the attachment but could not find one. My thoughts are, why use the the Kenmore for buttonholes. when I have the cadillac of buttonhole makers right in my sewing box!! This is a total game changer!! Thank you
Thank you for this! I found a buttonholer at a thrift store for $8. The only parts it didn't have were the plate cover and the tiniest cam. I found the plate on ebay and it works on my 1951 featherweight This also works on my mid century Japanese made Nustich. It's much better than a modern machine's buttonholer that I used to have. I also got to try out my buttonhole chisel. Thank you for the walk though
Thank you for this tutorial. I was able to use this to figure out my Kenmore version of the same device. It is Identical to your singer.. except the colour, and the manufacture lables. Brilliant.
Thank you I just got a 15-19 and I love this amazing inventions. I needed tutorial for the buttonholder and this was perfect. So appreciated thanks again.
I didn't know you bring both threads up through the whole thing I'm having trouble with my short shank machine but no trouble with my 301 slantomatic so the next time I try my other one I will bring both threads up..
Just bought a featherweight that came with a box of templates but no attachment. Thought I'd see how they were used in case I ever get the attachment. Thank you.
Thanks so much for making this video, it was very helpful! I am struggling to keep the loose threads inside of the stitching on the first pass as the fabric moves away from me, even though I'm following your motions in the video. I've had to crank by hand and move the thread between every single and zag. 😕 Any helpful hints?
Since that day I ordered one of those button holder s the older kind that works off of leverage it does not use cans it uses levers on the right side for bight and length. And on the back of it it's got a another adjustment those things are really cool the rest of it looks almost the same but it's totally different attachment it does the same job though..
Thanks for the tutorial - just a coupe of questions. What is the recommended setting for the number of stitches per inch? What effect would this have on the buttonhole? Also, my 1948 Buttonholer is missing the screw to attach it to the machine. Is there a source where I could purchase a replica or an original screw? Your advice would be appreciated. Thanks again!
The stitches per inch will be irrelevant based on how the attachments works. We do carry replacement parts on our website. Happy to help! singer-featherweight.com/collections/shop-all-products
Thanks! Great tutorial. I just bought a hand-crank 1915 Singer 99(K?). It was made well before zig-zag was invented. Would this buttonholer attachment work with my machine? - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
I think she mentioned 99's as well at the beginning? Have a good look at the shape/height of the shank on some other videos (she definitely mentioned 201 as I have one of those) so if yours is the same shape shank with a side screw to fasten the presser foot on it should be right?
Would the eyelet one be good to use where a tack button is to be placed on pants? Im just thinking maybe this could add some strength where the tack is to be poked though.
I have two of these. One for my 99k and the other for my 401g. They work great with only one problem. They are sized in inches and most of the buttons you find are metric.
Thank you for this.. I have a 1940 white and it came with a button holer ( previously owned by a seamstress) I have never used one so I was intimidated
Hello, Can you explain the metal plate attachments? I just pulled out my buttonholer to learn how to use it and I only have the metal piece that has the needle hole. What is that other mounting piece called that the screw is going through?
The instructions I have say its to go over the feed dogs. But I can't figure out how to attach it to my 1924 machine. The screw won't fit in the available hole.
@@mayloomis88 You can get feed dog covers for different machines. Her buttonholer was made in 1947 so her plate fits from then on. You can find older dog covers for older machines that would fit yours on places like ebay though. It's only to stop the feed dogs moving the fabric, so it doesn't have to match the button holer
What amazing technology. I’ve just inherited a Singer 201k from my mom, who got it new on her 21st birthday. I think maybe I could do with a buttonhole attachment.
Hi. I really liked your tutorials. I bought a vintage buttonholer for my singer machine but it does not do the buttonhole well. He may be very old. Do you know where I can get a buttonholer that is OK ?. I bought it on ebay but I fear if I buy another one it will go wrong too.
My mom had a 348 singer with zig zag and her button holder is different it's a autopilot button holer, so you use the machines zig zag and it just goes around in a circle it's basically the same only on the zig zag machine from 1965 it was different
Hi! I just got a buttonholer like yours and have some trouble to make my buttonhole when i have more than one sheet of fabric: it stick on one point and don’t want to follow the pattern... but when i have just one it give me a beautiful buttonholer. I do all you specify in your video. Can you help with me ?! Thanks for this tutorial!
Thanks for sharing the video! I just acquired a 160506 button holer and I find that sometimes it will just stay in one place and won't continue. If I click the adjusting knob and then continue that will help it to move again. I notice that when it just stays in one place, I don't hear a clicking sound that it should make when it advances even though the fork arm is going up and down. Do you know what causes this problem? Thanks in advance, Gary
Could someone possibly tell me why my machine keeps fraying the top thread when I try to make button holes? I have a Singer 15-91 with this same button hole attachment.
Great question! Repair on these buttonholers is not really an easy task and not always possible. With as common as they are to find, it's easiest to just replace the part or unit with a proper working attachment.
@@vickigregory709 that's great! What a relief it was something so simple! We were already jumping ahead to broken gear or something irreparable. Wonderful news... Thank you for reporting beck!
I know I'm late in replying, but I'm sure someone else will ask this question of their Singer. This attachment should work for all low shank Singer models.
I have my Mother's (71 yrs old) Singer FW 221 instructions for buttonhole attachment lost in the mists of time. Thank you for such an excellent video, now I am ready to button hole my next project. BTW the instructions that came with the machine are in Spanish!!! But have found an English translation. 🙂
Whoever designed that is a genius.
❤the words seem too little, to express my gratitude. I inherited à Singer 1918 and a 15-91 ( 1948). I had soooo many foot I didn't had the courage to touch it. 🙏🙏🙏🙏thank you soooo much😊😊
This was really helpful. My first time using a buttonholer and they came out great. Remarkable engineering, for sure.
Very clearly presented use of the buttonhole attachment for the Featherweight. Yours is the best presentation I’ve ever heard. It’s a shame how instructions on newer machines of today rarely have clear instructions like you just provided. I’ll want to listen and watch as many of your video demonstrations to learn how to properly use the presser feet on my vintage Singer machines. Thank you.
I sell these on eBay after finding them at garage sales and have never really known what they do. Thanks for showing us!
Do you still have one for sale
My first time using my 160506 and it did a wonderful job! I've always had trouble with the newer computerized machines.
This attachment makes the best buttonholes! I used it on my moms sewing machine when I was growing up. I bought my own machine in the ‘70s and a computerized machine in 2015. Neither makes buttonholes as good as this attachment. I will be pulling out my featherweight and start using to make buttonholes
So very, very helpful! Thank you for this extremely informative video ( can’t wait to use my 1948 Buttonholer now!)
So glad I watched this, I had no idea the Featherweight could do button holes, because it’s straight stitch. My “new” featherweight goes into the shop tomorrow to get serviced and I’m sooo looking forward to getting to use it.
Great video. I don’t have a featherweight but it helped me to figure out how to use the buttonholer on my 201
The absolute best explanation of the Singer Buttonholer on the web. It answered many questions that I had on this attachment. Thank you VERY much!!
You are an excellent teacher. I was able to follow you easily. No wonder your shop is so popular! Thank you...
Thank you for this very comprehensive video. I have learned so much thanks to the Featherweight Shop.
Some of my comments below were cut off. Anyway, your video was wonderful. It was clear, concise, and great visuals. Thanks
I have a 1948 singer machine, which I just love and would never part with it. I have the tan colored buttonhole attachment and have always been intimidated by it. My buttonholes always seemed to be different. I have not used that attachment for at least 20 years. My son wanted me to make a shirt and I thought "Oh man," that requires buttonholes! I also have a Kenmore ultra stitch 12 and thought I'll learn how to use that buttonhole attachment it maybe easier. I was looking on RUclips for a video explaining how to use the attachment but could not find one.
My thoughts are, why use the the Kenmore for buttonholes. when I have the cadillac of buttonhole makers right in my sewing box!!
This is a total game changer!!
Thank you
I love this one and the zigzag attachment with 5 cams
My older Kenmore with the chrome nose . They are very good machines they are kind of like a r i c c a r made in Japan at the right time very smooth.
The rarest buttonhole cam is the round eylet.
It's 2:00am on a school night. Why am I watching this, I don't own a sewing machine. Interesting video though...
That’s how it starts.
@@joshuaweaver5284 Hahahaha!
thank you for posting this wonderful tutorial. your explanation is super clear and the video shows all of the important steps. thanks :)
Thank you for this! I found a buttonholer at a thrift store for $8. The only parts it didn't have were the plate cover and the tiniest cam. I found the plate on ebay and it works on my 1951 featherweight This also works on my mid century Japanese made Nustich. It's much better than a modern machine's buttonholer that I used to have. I also got to try out my buttonhole chisel. Thank you for the walk though
This was Soooo helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for this tutorial. I was able to use this to figure out my Kenmore version of the same device. It is Identical to your singer.. except the colour, and the manufacture lables. Brilliant.
Thank you for the video, helped me lots.
Such a good video. I just found the attachment at a salvation army here in guam and bought it not knowing what it was. 😂
Thanks for the video! I got one of these for Christmas along with a 185J, and I was very curious how it all worked
Thank you I just got a 15-19 and I love this amazing inventions. I needed tutorial for the buttonholder and this was perfect. So appreciated thanks again.
I didn't know you bring both threads up through the whole thing I'm having trouble with my short shank machine but no trouble with my 301 slantomatic so the next time I try my other one I will bring both threads up..
Brilliant video, thanks very much for the very comprehensive information and demo :)
Thank you soooo much …. I am totally excited!
Wonderful video. Love all the details and explanations.
Excellent tutorial - thank you!
That is so cool …. I just tried one and it works !😃
Excellent video, thank you!
Just bought a featherweight that came with a box of templates but no attachment. Thought I'd see how they were used in case I ever get the attachment. Thank you.
Excellent video! Can this be used with a modern sewing machine?
Probably if it's a straight stitch machine or if it will fit on one on the straight stitch
Don't see why not as long as it can screw 🪛 on the bed
Thank you. Very clear tutorial.
Thanks so much for making this video, it was very helpful! I am struggling to keep the loose threads inside of the stitching on the first pass as the fabric moves away from me, even though I'm following your motions in the video. I've had to crank by hand and move the thread between every single and zag. 😕 Any helpful hints?
This looks amazing! 😍 Would it work on a Singer 368 too?
Since that day I ordered one of those button holder s the older kind that works off of leverage it does not use cans it uses levers on the right side for bight and length. And on the back of it it's got a another adjustment those things are really cool the rest of it looks almost the same but it's totally different attachment it does the same job though..
Thanks for the tutorial - just a coupe of questions.
What is the recommended setting for the number of stitches per inch? What effect would this have on the buttonhole?
Also, my 1948 Buttonholer is missing the screw to attach it to the machine. Is there a source where I could purchase a replica or an original screw?
Your advice would be appreciated. Thanks again!
The stitches per inch will be irrelevant based on how the attachments works. We do carry replacement parts on our website. Happy to help!
singer-featherweight.com/collections/shop-all-products
Thanks! Great tutorial. I just bought a hand-crank 1915 Singer 99(K?). It was made well before zig-zag was invented. Would this buttonholer attachment work with my machine?
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
I think she mentioned 99's as well at the beginning? Have a good look at the shape/height of the shank on some other videos (she definitely mentioned 201 as I have one of those) so if yours is the same shape shank with a side screw to fasten the presser foot on it should be right?
Would the eyelet one be good to use where a tack button is to be placed on pants? Im just thinking maybe this could add some strength where the tack is to be poked though.
Very informative. Thank you.
Thanks a lot for this tutorial! Would this buttonholer be compatible with a 191b Singer machine?
Do you have to drop the feed dogs/raise the throat plate (I have a 401A) when using the feed cover?
Yes, you will need to do either. One might be more suitable than the other with the 401.
Thanks for sharing! As a technologically challenged individual, I need all the help I can get!
VERY Helpful. Thx
I have two of these. One for my 99k and the other for my 401g. They work great with only one problem. They are sized in inches and most of the buttons you find are metric.
Good observation! Using the technique of holding the button on the back of the template to compare size will help with this. :)
Thank you for this.. I have a 1940 white and it came with a button holer ( previously owned by a seamstress)
I have never used one so I was intimidated
Practice on scraps until you feel more competent :)
Hello, Can you explain the metal plate attachments? I just pulled out my buttonholer to learn how to use it and I only have the metal piece that has the needle hole. What is that other mounting piece called that the screw is going through?
The instructions I have say its to go over the feed dogs. But I can't figure out how to attach it to my 1924 machine. The screw won't fit in the available hole.
@@mayloomis88 You can get feed dog covers for different machines. Her buttonholer was made in 1947 so her plate fits from then on. You can find older dog covers for older machines that would fit yours on places like ebay though. It's only to stop the feed dogs moving the fabric, so it doesn't have to match the button holer
Good stuff.....Nice video.
Can this work on a industrial Juki sewing machine???
Do you sell them that will fit a 257 sewing ? I’m looking to buy one asap. Thank you
What amazing technology. I’ve just inherited a Singer 201k from my mom, who got it new on her 21st birthday. I think maybe I could do with a buttonhole attachment.
How can I find which one my singer fashion mate 368 takes?
Hi. I really liked your tutorials. I bought a vintage buttonholer for my singer machine but it does not do the buttonhole well. He may be very old. Do you know where I can get a buttonholer that is OK ?. I bought it on ebay but I fear if I buy another one it will go wrong too.
My mom had a 348 singer with zig zag and her button holder is different it's a autopilot button holer, so you use the machines zig zag and it just goes around in a circle it's basically the same only on the zig zag machine from 1965 it was different
Hi! I just got a buttonholer like yours and have some trouble to make my buttonhole when i have more than one sheet of fabric: it stick on one point and don’t want to follow the pattern... but when i have just one it give me a beautiful buttonholer. I do all you specify in your video. Can you help with me ?! Thanks for this tutorial!
Have you tried oiling the moving bits with Singer Oil, someone else on here said that worked for them?
Can this be used on a singer industrial machine? Singer 20u?
Thanks for sharing the video! I just acquired a 160506 button holer and I find that sometimes it will just stay in one place and won't continue. If I click the adjusting knob and then continue that will help it to move again. I notice that when it just stays in one place, I don't hear a clicking sound that it should make when it advances even though the fork arm is going up and down. Do you know what causes this problem? Thanks in advance, Gary
Someone further up the thread sorted theirs when they Singer oiled the moving bits inside?
Will this work on my singer 338?
Bight is a nautical term for a bend in a line (rope). So in this instance it would be the width of the turn.
I was wondering where this term came from. Thanks.
Hello quick question would this button holer work on a Singer 95-10 Sewing Machine ? It was very satisfying seeing your videos
If your machine is low shank then it will work great!
Featherweight Shop I believe it’s a high shank but how do I know the difference?
I can’t seem to drop my button holder so the cloth clamp grips the fabric. How do I drop it. The video does not sho us what she tapped to drop it.
Lower it so that it drops.
Where can I get singer attachments to buy.
We have them all on our website. :)
Where can i get the singer buttonholer attachment thanks
Hi! It's available through our website. 😊
Is this universal for any pedal sewing machine???
Want to purchase this Tell me about How I purchase it
They are available for sale through our website, The Featherweight Shop, linked through our channel
@@featherweightshop I m from India
And Total cost here to deliver is $124
It's approx 10,000 INR SO ITS Too costly here for me .
In india where is this perches
Could someone possibly tell me why my machine keeps fraying the top thread when I try to make button holes? I have a Singer 15-91 with this same button hole attachment.
One of my gear turns only partially then stops. Do you know how I can fix it?
Great question! Repair on these buttonholers is not really an easy task and not always possible. With as common as they are to find, it's easiest to just replace the part or unit with a proper working attachment.
I oiled the gear and put a touch inside the cam - this seemed to help. It no longer gets jammed!
@@vickigregory709 that's great! What a relief it was something so simple! We were already jumping ahead to broken gear or something irreparable. Wonderful news... Thank you for reporting beck!
Will this work on a 401a
Shopping place and web site pls telme
Shopping place and wab site pls telme
How we get this buttonholer by enternet shopping
Would this attachment work on a Singer 127?
I know I'm late in replying, but I'm sure someone else will ask this question of their Singer. This attachment should work for all low shank Singer models.
Thank you so much for this
you can also tape the metal plat attachment down with tape and it wont move!
Can’t get the holding the thread trick😭
I want this
good
I have a 306k, would this work for that?