Edmed

Hi everyone, I just purchased my first sewing machine. I came across a vintage kenmore 158.960 and was amazed by its shape and quality. The only problem is it didn't include buttonhole attachements. Do you guys know which models are compatible? I've read somewhere that the cover plates can be different sizes.

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Welcome to Quilting Board. There is a section specifically for For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts at https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintag...thusiasts-f22/ I couldn't find anyone on QB with the "Kenmore 96"

I did find a manual for many machines that includes the 96 at https://www.manualslib.com/manual/55...tml#product-96 and it does not use the buttonhole plate. It uses a buttonhole foot as shown at https://www.manualslib.com/manual/55...page=21#manual

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Edmed

thanks for the link. On page 23 it does say you need a buttonhole plate for 96. My machine doesn't have the appropiate buttons to make a buttonhole.

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Sorry, I miss read the 95 as a 96. I should know better I don't remember seeing the one for your machine. I have a couple of buttonhole plates, but have never used them, as I prefer the Singer ones that I have used for years.

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I gather that you have seen https://tumorfarmer.blogspot.com/202...olers-and.html
I went looking at the geared plates that I have. Unfortunately, two of them had no identifying numbers on them. I found another that did have a number 36205 and it was the same size as the ones that did not have a number. The tab looks to be the narrower ones measuring approximately 1 1/8" and looks like it is the same size as the one installed but doesn't fit https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W4iECPAay...603_171916.jpg

I did find the parts list for the 158960 at https://www.searspartsdirect.com/mod...earchScope=ALL You can scroll over to see the parts break down of the different sections, including attachments. There is a buttonhole attachment that says it is for the 96 at https://www.ebay.com/itm/14452906566...evt=1&mkcid=28

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Edmed

Thanks for the help! I didn't buy the ebay listing as it was over 40 dollars with shipping. I actually asked a bunch of ebay sellers for dimensions of the plate. Turns out the kenmore 1752 plate fits the 96. I was able to find a really good deal on that item.