Originally Posted by
Mickey2
...I like the buttonholer for these machines, that's the one attachment that get used a lot and I have no complaints about it. Does very nice buttonholes with ease. I have the old camless type, and I'm looking out for one with cams; keyhole shape is nice too.
Many people who have a buttonhole feature built into their machines still prefer the old Singer buttonholers. I like the flexibility of the camless type too. For cam-generated buttonholes using the Featherweight (or any low-shank machine), look for the rectangular green or black plastic case, part number 160506. The green oval case (Part #489500) is a later version that loads from the top. Lubricate with a tiny drop of oil and dab the excess with a Kleenex.