leonf

I found this accessory in a drawer in one of the cabinets I brought home. I had to bring it to some more experienced sewists than I. I now know what it is, but I didn't them. Brand is Famous.

leonf

It was locked up, but I think I have it functional but not pretty now.

Faintly Artistic

What is it?!?

bkay

It's not a penguin walking foot, so what is it?

You never know what you'll find in a sewing machine. I found a Sheaffer cartridge fountain pen in a machine a couple of months ago. Amazon still has the cartridges for it and it works!

bkay

Jane Quilter

attach it and see what it does.

OurWorkbench

Did you find out which machine it is for? Mine is a "C" (I think) for Singer.

Janey, Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.

pocoellie

I believe it's a button holer, I have one similar.

leonf

Yes, it is a buttonholer. For a low shank machine. I haven't tired it on anything yet.

leonf

pen was for scale, now for support.

Mickey2

Have you oiled it? The rust will hopefully come off. You have to test it for us. I have the camless Singer version, and one taking cams, but I have yet to lay my hands on the Famous brand. I think Famous was one of the early ones, the earliest is pre 1900 I think,