Pressing device, sewing machine including pressing device, and method for attaching pressing device

A pressing device, comprising:

• a first member including an attaching portion attachable to a presser bar of a sewing machine, the first member being configured to move in an up-down direction together with the presser bar being urged downward, the attaching portion being (i) a recessed portion recessed from a surface of the first member in a direction perpendicular to the up-down direction and (ii) configured so that the presser bar can be inserted into the recessed portion from the direction perpendicular to the up-down direction;
• a second member including a contact portion being contactable to a pressing portion, the pressing portion including at least a portion of the first member or at least a portion of the presser bar, the second member being configured to:
• support a presser foot capable of downwardly pressing a workpiece placed on a bed of the sewing machine;
• and
• in a state where the first member is attached to the presser bar of the sewing machine and the second member supports the presser foot, move between:
• a first position where the contact portion is in contact with the pressing portion;
• and
• a second position where the contact portion is spaced from the pressing portion;
• a first guide portion configured to guide movement of the second member relative to the first member;
• and
• a second guide portion having a rod-like shape extending in the up-down direction,
• wherein the first guide portion has a rod-like shape extending in the up-down direction,
• wherein the first guide portion is inserted into a coil spring, and
• wherein the second guide portion is not inserted into any coil spring.