What is this sewing machine accessory?

Question

I recieved a sewing machine from a realative and this came with it... I have no idea what it is. Can anyone tell me what it's for and how it works? Thanks!

Front: http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk272/dancedance-elmo123/sewinggadget001.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk272/dancedance-elmo123/sewinggadget002.jpg

Back: http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk272/dancedance-elmo123/sewinggadget003.jpg

Answer 1

its for making button holes. you set the machine to the button hole setting if it haas one & the machine does the work.

if it doesn't have a setting--set it to a wide zigzag then stitch in the same spot 3 or 4 times. set it to a fine zigzag with stitches as close together as you can. put machine in reverse & sew the required length. put machine in wide zigzag & stitch in same spot 3 or 4 times, put back to fine zigzag & sew forward to wear you started. put back to wide zig zag & stitch in same spot 3 or 4 times

Answer 2

Looks like a button hole foot.  you use the opening that is adjustable to help you keep your button holes the same size.  

You don't have to use this to make button holes - it's just a guide to help make them all the same size without measuring each time.  If you have a machine that is newer (and probably digital) and does button holes automatically this foot is less neccessary.

If you have an older model, or a basic model, then this foot helps out.

The red marks are to help you measure.

here's a good article on changing your presser feet:

http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Tips-to-Chan...

Here's an article about the button hole foot:

http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/media/...

Answer 3

I agree that is your button hole foot.