Basics - Singer Buttonhole Attachment - No. 86662 and 86718 Models

This video covers two models of Singer buttonhole attachments for low shank Singer sewing machines.
Model numbers covered are 86662 and 86718.
If you've never used one of these attachments then this video has everything you need to get you up and running.
Before you start, make sure you have everything you need. You'll need the supplied cover plate, special mounting screw and a flat head screwdriver, and of course the attachment itself and a machine to fit it to.
The manual mentions models 15K, 128K, 99K, 221K and 222K Featherweight machines are compatible. I'm sure many other models are also compatible.
Details of subjects covered in the video are listed below in the index.
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Index:
0:00 - Introduction
2:27 - Moving or removing the built in cutter on the sewing machine
3:22 - Attaching the supplied plate
5:07 - Installing the buttonhole attachment
6:19 - Buttonhole positioning
9:27 - Sample buttonhole
12:05 - A note on thread to use
12:42 - Sewing the buttonhole twice
13:28 - Bight and space adjustments
19:39 - Length adjustment
21:03 - Stitch density adjustment
24:17 - Conclusion and thanks

[@efraingonzalez2834]

Thank you for the great instructional video, it really helped me out. I recently bought a Featherweight 222K, which came with the beige buttonholer with the orange knobs. I used it to make button holes on a vest I made for my daughter, and it eventually worked like a champ. This is due to your advice and display of trial and error, since the first buttonhole I made on the test fabric ended up with an amazing bird's nest on the bottom side. A few adjustments later, and I was off to the races, making some nice buttonholes. You have a very effective teaching style. Thanks again!

[@tomobedlam297]

Thank you for the wonderful tutorial on this contraption. You have saved hours of torment for those of us who don't have the manual.
I have another American Singer buttonholer (160506) that has the templates you insert which makes the process fairly straightforward, but I haven't been game to try the British one till now.
I had to chuckle at the "jiggery-pokery" comment. My father-in-law was fond of that expression! Nice to hear it still being uttered. 😅

[@larrysmith6499]

Thanks for the info

[@reginacastro9420]

Muito obrigada pelas informações agora saberei usar o meu. Grata 🙏.

[@debbiehall4155]

What an interesting video. I’ve never seen one of these.

[@petercane6376]

Thank you for a great video but I must point out that you are sewing way to fast.
To sew a button hole with the vintage button holer they recommend sewing very slowly.
I actually do it with a hand cranker.
A better button hole is produced when performed slowly.