Singer Buttonholer Sewing Machine Attachment - Demonstration (Simanco no 160506)

Today I’ll be demonstrating the Singer Buttonholer! This is one of many buttonholer models made by Singer. This is a vintage sewing machine attachment - the manual has a copyright date of 1948. Use this attachment in place of your regular presser foot to make professional looking buttonholes in very little time. It's quick to setup and with the 5 templates, you can make a variety of sizes in either straight or keyhole buttonhole style.
This video will show you how to switch the buttonhole templates, how to attach the cover plate to cover the feed dogs, how to attach it to your machine, how to change the width of the bight, and finally how to make those glorious buttonholes! I also show a quick tip at the end for how to use a seam ripper to open up the holes easily.
The instruction manual is available for purchase from Amazon (affiliate link): amzn.to/2VAnLkm
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[@GDCmagic]

I just bought one on an antique mall date, and I'm telling you I've never been so excited to use it, thank you so much for this video.

[@conniechastain]

The sound of the buttonholer clacking away brought back memories. My mom bought a 301 1951 (i was born in 1949, so I am three years older than the machine. And I still have it. She sewed for customers and her daughters. I loved the clothes she made for me. They were unique. nobody had clothes like them. She sewed formals and crinolines. When she had a real long seam to sew, she would get the motor going fast and loud. The table would vibrate and it sounded like a volley of machine gun fire. Thanks for the memory.

[@lindsayj7907]

Omg this video is a life-saver! I have the same button-holer and kit and a 1951 anniversary edition Singer (which looks a lot like your machine, but in a cabinet). This will help me to repair my vintage clothing and save me so much time and money, THANK YOU!!

[@SouthpawPatty]

I know this video is old. I just want to thank you so very much. You are awesome! I love that you stayed on topic, were just direct and straight to the point. You saved me from a lot of frustration! I appreciate that.

[@lisahope8039]

Your right on point, on topic, no unnecessary banter, clear and concise, your teaching is the best I’ve seen on vintage machines, you don’t stutter or babble About nonsense. Please make more, it is very helpful. Clear videos, beautiful view and angle.

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Thank you so much! ❤️ I'm so happy to read this!

[@lucsmith2092]

OMG thank you thank you thank you. I did not know that these attachments existed. I don’t think anyone in my family did either. My mum has a classic 50s singer and my grandmother had a 1930s one. Both of them would still try and sew buttonholes by Hand until I got my machine which has a buttonhole foot, but NOT automatic like this little piece of genius. I’ve never been so excited by a video before!

[@robbinbenton3986]

❤ I have had my great grandmother's vintage sewing machine for 5 years but just started working with it. Realized it is a 1898 Singer. But it had 2 of these buttonholers in the cabinet drawers and I didn't know what they were. So thank you for your video. I will visit again when I get ready to use them.

[@miltskillman2192]

I wanted to thank you so much for this excellent demonstration! I purchased a Singer buttonholer at an estate sale and wanted to use it on my 1948 Singer. This one is exactly like my grandmother had but I had no idea how to go about using it. Following your easy to use instructions I was able to attach and make a buttonhole quite easily. Bless you and thank you for this.

[@truthdaisy2098]

Thank you VERY much - now I can use my moms vintage Singer to make button holes. You are such a good clear concise instructor that takes "time" and doesn't rush through the instructions. Appreciate that very much.

[@49lucky]

This was perfect. Before I buy anything I go to utube and see how it works. This is by far the best video to watch. I'm now going to buy one.

[@orlandorestrepo7979]

Wow...i have 2 peaces of that and i've never seen how to use this before, i inherite from my grand mother i was looking for "how to use old little singer machine" and i never found something until to see You...thank you very much my dear honey...

[@atomicfiberstudio]

I love that the receipt was kept. I have a slightly newer 1950's model-same mechanics. This video, was so helpful as a refresher.

[@byjackieolivia]

Great tutorial and explanation! Direct and clear v.o with excellent camera angles to see what is being explained WHILE showing the process. Yay!

[@myronhorvathsk]

Good video! I have two of these button hole attachments for my Singers. From what I can figure it should work on my treadle machines also not just electric drive ones.

[@elissasanchez4294]

Amazing! Thank you, I just bought one for my 201k and wasn’t sure how to use it. Really amazing and clear instructions!

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@tpk518az]

I just bought one of these at a thrift store. Has all the attachments, but no instruction booklet. Great tutorial.

[@tommy34442]

Thanks. I found one of these today in some boxes that were thrown out. That's pretty neat

[@lulebliri9776]

I love her voice and the way she explains Thank you

[@abittwisted]

Thanks. I know that my button hole machine will work on the new Antique Machine I just purchased. Never knew how they worked.

[@adonathomas4616]

Your Chanel is pure gold! ❤

[@MJ-ti6oh]

I have the same buttonholer. I love it. Grew up using it making many cloths with buttonholes.

[@adventurerwithanarrowtotheknee]

Thank you for this awesome quick tutorial! You've sold me on this buttonholer!

[@josephlai9759]

Thank you for sharing this exceedingly useful instructional video.

[@sa-iw4dr]

Excellent directions gave me courage to start a try.

[@deebobbe9734]

Excellent clear instructions. You are a fantastic teacher! I appreciate your help SO MUCH.

[@JudeeMoonbeam]

You are a great teacher...such clear instructions. Thank you!

[@ShineMedia1]

Brilliant, so helpful thank you 😊❤

[@dianepereira1860]

Thanks for the help! 😊

[@TheGardenKitten]

I love this, thank you. I just got this attachment. Thank you

[@blunderellabingham2034]

Just great little gadgets 👍 makes an excellent buttonhole!!!🙂

[@jojoelicha]

Thank you. Your awesome

[@laurab1676]

Very helpful!

[@jeannegauld2658]

Very clear instructions. I sooo want one!

[@naderhumood1199]

Terrific keep it up. Thank you very much indeed.

[@critterwhisperer5821]

My buttonholer stops every few stitches any idea how to fix that? And my sewing machine needle continues in the same spot giving it an occasional awkward bump

[@ceciliaohman185]

Thank you!

[@plantwithpixie]

Hey hope you can help! Is this compatible with a singer k28? Xox

[@sylvieverreault4874]

I bought this device but it doesn't fit my machine, which is a Baby Lock (Janome). The shaft of my machine is too high. I've tried to install it on my old domestic (which no longer makes buttonholes), but the slot in the plate doesn't match the location of my needle, and the needle hits the metal. But NOTHING stops me! I widened the slot for the needle with my little grinder, sanded and polished, and tadam! HAHA!

[@chloedao3868]

Super helpful, thank you

[@marydiamond3322]

I have the 1960 model which is essentially the same. Any tips on how to make the buttonholes straight mIne always look crooked. I guess that's why I haven't made buttonholes in more than 20 years!

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Hmm, are they consistently crooked? If you do one on a test fabric and check the angle, maybe you can account for that angle in your placement? Good luck! 💜✨

[@luciahermosillo7786]

Thank you. I got the red one button holer

[@sparklemint2458]

Thank you ♥️

[@katp9116]

What does it mean when my buttonholer is elevated so much that it doesn’t clamp my fabric?

[@zainabmuzammil6643]

Can we use this attachment to portable (electronic) sewing machine?

[@SambaPoddar]

suggest me to buy this product on any online platform store

[@henrygreene599]

Excellent video. Thanks! AND, i was born in 54! :)

[@trinhphan747]

Could this attachment button hole will work on 20U 33 Singer model???

[@rheashort1182]

Would this buttonhole attachment also work on Singer Fashion Mate 360?

[@christelled7897]

Même sans parler la langue de Shakespeare, la vidéo explique très bien Merci

[@moussazedouma9433]

I am in Sénégal how can i get this bottin hole maker

[@davidclifton7393]

Is a featherlight just a 201 with a smaller throat? Ive read they can share accessories.

[@AamirKhan-cw5zc]

Kaha se lena pade gi ye mashin kyu bhai

[@peterbryenton]

2 "guard pins" . . . neat tip, thanks.

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Glad to help!

[@kylersfriend6271]

Where can you get that cutter you used to open the hole? Very informative demo.

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Thanks for watching! I'm using the Dritz seam ripper to open it. I think I've owned it for about 15 years, haha. amzn.to/32xsk1S

[@RinkuRinku-zt4vs]

Singer dutton

[@amelitaricarte5278]

where can i buy that kind of attatchment that is what i'm looking for.i'm from the philippines

[@ushillbillies]

too cool for school..!!!

[@robertbellarmin8591]

இதை வாங்கினால் எனக்கு மிகவும் உபயோகமாக இருக்கும் இதை எப்படி வாங்குவது என்று எனக்கு தெரியவில்லை .இது என்ன விலை என்று கூறுங்கள்.நன்றி.

[@BINHNGUYEN-ox6hc]

THANK YOU FOR HELPFUL 🌹

[@somalingam127chedhurupalli5]

How much cost is this

[@carolinecochrane8811]

I don't know if anyone will see this but I can't get my cover plate to stay in position... just broke a needle. Does anyone have any advice?

[@carolinecochrane8811]

I have a singer 201-

[@tomobedlam297]

With the Singer 201 you can lower the feed dogs so you don't need to use the cover plate at all! There is a knob underneath the bed of the machine to do this.

[@zainabmuzammil6643]

Hi can we use this in a straight stitch only sewing machine?

[@Seth_Stewart]

Yes

[@gulamnabishaikh8695]

From where to buy this button hole machine

[@Kailash_rohat]

Price?

[@janet-le6qv]

Como hago para pedir uno

[@944gemma]

Amazing.

[@user-xo9hk1zs7j]

Could I ask you about zig zag over foot from wher can I bought one with the high quality from web for the same swing machine?

[@CraftcoreDIY]

You can find a zig zagger for sale on this site: singer-featherweight.com/products/singer-automatic-zigzagger I've ordered other parts there and they arrived safely and nicely packed. 🙂

[@user-xo9hk1zs7j]

@@CraftcoreDIY thanks💖

[@jesusj54]

Cool

[@pramodjadhav8869]

I am from india and how i can buy and cost delivery report plz give me information about this machine...

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Sorry I don't have an online shop, I'm just a collector and this one isn't for sale. ❤️ Good luck on your search!

[@mrjason9382]

Nice

[@princess5370]

Where it available

[@cocoamourrr]

Could this attachment work on a Singer 95-10 ?

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Sorry, I'm not familiar with that machine. But if accepts low shank attachments and has the screw hole on the base of the machine for the cover plate, it might be able to work.

[@s.k.shariffshariff1381]

How to repair this

[@gitaramprajapat6670]

Kitne ki he ye main muje bhi chaeye

[@stanleyshiva1982]

I want one set

[@uttamkumarpanda7111]

How many price of this botTom hole attachment

[@bhausahebdhivare2826]

This is not available in india,but I want this item

[@nayanadilhani6048]

Price

[@princess5370]

Can I use it for juki industrial machine

[@JanetDiaz6152]

COOOLLLLLLL... Thanks

[@mangilalswami4795]

How much price this machine

[@ronalddaub9740]

My slant shank buttonholder works better either that or it's newer than the one for my 66

[@pedrocarlos5435]

I like the unit Hm ..how to order

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Good luck finding one!

[@ronaldcamacho9458]

I wanna it. I wanna 1. 😊😊🤗🤗👍🏻👍🏻

[@mousumiakter201]

How much prise this parts

[@ebikemeclement3414]

Am in Nigeria, please how can i get a better singer sewing machine

[@MASTER-uy4gb]

How much cast is this

[@AslamAnsari-st5jo]

I want to buy this one in plz help

[@AslamAnsari-st5jo]

Hay plz help me

[@nicetailorssampla5979]

ऑनलाइन मिल जाएगी kya

[@mdaliem-pb3ke]

how collect this device in Bangladesh ? Please

[@CraftcoreDIY]

I've seen a lot on ebay and Etsy online. 😊

[@rafikshaikh5362]

Price and diliveri

[@Seth_Stewart]

She got it when she got her machine. We got a 301 that came with various attachments, such as the buttonholer. We paid an old lady $25 (US dollars) for the machine and assesories. Got a good deal. Needed some cleaning and a little oil, but the old 301 works great!

[@Simarcreativity]

Sir prize kya hai

[@TARIKULISLAM-x4c]

কোঁতাই পাওয়া যাবে

[@saied7364]

pleese give us bangladesh sels center???

[@RinkuRinku-zt4vs]

यह मशीन कितने की आती है कव्वाली

[@AmbadasMantri]

है. मशीन. काहा. मिलगा. सिगर.

[@mrjason9382]

Like

[@manishdilipbhai5754]

BMS

[@JeniAktar-x3i]

what oder now

[@najruddinansari7632]

Pleaje Hindi men batyen

[@sriramachandramurthyramu1120]

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