tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post1362523863439314618..comments2024-03-26T18:05:43.951-07:00Comments on Lilacs & Lace: Machine Buttonholes are EvilLaura Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-44423176430629974482012-11-29T14:51:09.927-08:002012-11-29T14:51:09.927-08:00Love this dress!
Just so you know you're not a...Love this dress!<br />Just so you know you're not alone, my newer Pfaff also fails in the auto buttonhole department. I think it measures distance by number of zigs, so that what it thinks is the same length buttonhole can vary by half an inch or so. when using the Pfaff, I just use the manual option for buttonhole length. I also have an old Zenith that I use with an attached Singer buttonholer. Iit's great for heavy-thread topstitching too. - KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-71270473183137526122012-11-26T13:01:36.244-08:002012-11-26T13:01:36.244-08:00I have a janome and use the auto machine buttonhol...I have a janome and use the auto machine buttonhole setting and never seem to be very satisfied with the results.<br />Any tips on doing them by hand?<br />Also, your covered belt looks fantastic!<br />Any tips? I have the supplies but have been weary to try it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-77211628041824416712012-11-25T08:13:09.603-08:002012-11-25T08:13:09.603-08:00I am a devoted Singer fan, I have 3 of the Slant N...I am a devoted Singer fan, I have 3 of the Slant Needle models and they have the buttonhole attachment with the metal templates for choosing size. They make the BEST buttonholes, including the keyhole buttonhole for coats. I will never part with my Singers. Also they have great punching power for heavy fabrics. Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-58612953394644879242012-11-25T07:22:24.462-08:002012-11-25T07:22:24.462-08:00Count me as another one who uses a vintage machine...Count me as another one who uses a vintage machine for buttonholes, I have a Singer 501a set up with the buttonholer attached and use that machine just for buttonholes. It makes a better buttonhole than my Bernina 180 and having it permanently set up is a real time saver. I also use a laser cross hair light to place them perfectly.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04668161467072636784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-14397136321927866912012-11-25T05:10:36.138-08:002012-11-25T05:10:36.138-08:00hahahaha Good one.hahahaha Good one.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06203538922889140748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-63872116757971644402012-11-25T05:09:28.485-08:002012-11-25T05:09:28.485-08:00Ruffles, that's exactly what kept happening to...Ruffles, that's exactly what kept happening to me: several test buttonholes, then they always mess up on the garment. I was searching for a dedicated buttonholer, which exists but they are meant for the industrial market with a price tag to match, when I found out about vintage Singers with buttonhole attachment. Works perfect first time, every time.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06203538922889140748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-14945870172688434482012-11-25T05:06:55.840-08:002012-11-25T05:06:55.840-08:00I'm with Brenda -- not literally, of course.I'm with Brenda -- not literally, of course.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-37712860541266867372012-11-25T04:20:47.137-08:002012-11-25T04:20:47.137-08:00I have had several sewing machines, including my t...I have had several sewing machines, including my top of the line Husqvarna Viking, and none of them have ever done a good buttonhole. I was complaining about them on the pattern review site and someone said the best buttonholers are on vintage singers, preferably the 15-91. So, the hunt was on! I found a beautiful one, with the buttonhole attachment, and it does lovely, consistent buttonholes EVERYTIME. I got the sewing machine with attachments, cabinet and stool, all in near perfect condition, for $275. An extremely reasonable price for perfect buttonholes. I get giddy every time I need to do a buttonhole.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06203538922889140748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-70267914267384910682012-11-24T23:22:02.401-08:002012-11-24T23:22:02.401-08:00I tried #10 and fixed the bobbin, but it is still ...I tried #10 and fixed the bobbin, but it is still giving me grief - I am going to stick with my old fashioned method for now!<br /><br />And I was having trouble finding earrings - buttons are a fabulous thought!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-1921856818374265032012-11-24T23:19:16.683-08:002012-11-24T23:19:16.683-08:00That is the foot that came with the machine. Than...That is the foot that came with the machine. Thank you for the suggestion! When I feel calm enough to try again, I will keep that in mind!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-15304193543944328942012-11-24T23:16:50.574-08:002012-11-24T23:16:50.574-08:00That is good to hear! I may just be able to handl...That is good to hear! I may just be able to handle a couple more days!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-3673408848801452642012-11-24T22:17:14.257-08:002012-11-24T22:17:14.257-08:00oh that sucks. i always have very little luck with...oh that sucks. i always have very little luck with mine...even on my newer machine sometimes it does strange things. then i do a practice one and it works..then the real one and it doesnt. it is incredibly frustrating and i hope urs turn out eventually!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10591078010829649352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-39090118534018665282012-11-24T21:01:25.014-08:002012-11-24T21:01:25.014-08:00If you have a Bernina with the automatic buttonhol...If you have a Bernina with the automatic buttonhole foot that has the eye, the foot may need to be cleaned or calibrated. The cleaning you can do by wiping off the 'eye'. The calibration, your Bernina tech can do.Sewing Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02873831807099877860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-79211341600827090312012-11-24T19:30:47.769-08:002012-11-24T19:30:47.769-08:00I have to relearn the buttonhole feature on my Ber...I have to relearn the buttonhole feature on my Bernina every time I need to make a button hole. I spend a long time figuring this out and sometimes it does not work. Take the machine back to the Bernina store and make them teach you how to do it!Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672147269913264986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-62514431415016872982012-11-24T16:58:25.828-08:002012-11-24T16:58:25.828-08:00You must not give up! I knew this was B5747 the mi...You must not give up! I knew this was B5747 the minute I saw that dickey, and I've so been wanting to see that one made up. Take a breath, take a day, refresh and reset. Looking forward to the finished dress!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-68178111072523980832012-11-24T15:57:01.480-08:002012-11-24T15:57:01.480-08:00Oh my, fabulous fabric, sweet buttons and belt!Oh my, fabulous fabric, sweet buttons and belt!Andreahttp://satinbirddesigns.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-76474360486177386362012-11-24T15:44:59.088-08:002012-11-24T15:44:59.088-08:00Mercury is in retrograde for 2 more days. The one...Mercury is in retrograde for 2 more days. The one of those weeks will end then.Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-25922129657686177972012-11-24T15:37:51.899-08:002012-11-24T15:37:51.899-08:00https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI1xLGEzDxA
Laura...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI1xLGEzDxA<br /><br />Laura Mae,<br /><br />Did you select stitch #10? Thread the bobbin through the finger? Something preceding the "A" appearing may the culprit. Please watch the first 90 seconds of the video; the cause of your sewing woes may be something implied in the instructions but mentioned in the video.<br /><br />THAT fabric was a find, and your covered buttons are nothing short of fabulous. One can see you in an up 'doo, posing with an elbow straw planted firmly in a festively colored beverage. Perhaps some cloth covered button earings could be worn with the ensemble?<br /><br />You simply cannot, must not, give up. Though some may chortle otherwise, your sewing victories have always been hard fought and well deserved. <br /><br />Get back on that horse and show us your endless supply of gumption!Testosteronenoreply@blogger.com