Singer Sewing Machine Buttonhole Attachment

Description

Singer Sewing Machine Buttonhole Attachment

Singer sewing machine button attachment is a clever mechanical accessory designed to sew buttons automatically using compatible Singer machines — especially older straight-stitch models from the mid-20th century.

What is the Singer Button Sewing Attachment?

• Purpose: Allows your machine to sew flat buttons (2 or 4 holes) without manual hand-stitching.

• How it works:

  • Replaces the presser foot.

  • Holds the button in place.

  • Moves the fabric side-to-side to create zigzag stitches through button holes — even on straight-stitch-only machines.

• Often paired with a feed dog cover plate (to stop fabric from advancing).

Key Features

• Compatible with many low-shank Singer machines (e.g., Singer 15, 66, 99, 201, Featherweight 221).

• Adjusts for buttonhole spacing (you set the width to match the holes).

• No electricity or computerized functions — entirely mechanical.

How to Identify One

Most vintage Singer button attachments are:

• Metal-bodied

• Marked with “Singer” and a part number (often 160743 or similar)

• Come in a small box (sometimes green or beige), with an instruction manual

Common Inclusions:

• Button sewing foot/attachment

• Feed dog cover plate

• Screws or thumb nut

• Instruction sheet