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Buttonhole trouble
Patness Intermediate FL USA Member since 8/23/10 Posts: 15	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/30/10 3:00 PM I made a blouse from linen that is embroidered. When I tried to make a buttonhole on a scap, the feed dogs didn't move the fabric due to the embroindery on the placket facing. What can I do to prevent this?
guillorypr   Advanced AUSTRALIA Member since 3/11/03 Posts: 394	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/30/10 3:04 PM You could try putting a square of tear-off interfacing under the area. It will just tear right off after you complete your buttonhole and should allow for even feeding on your feed dogs. I never tried it with buttonholes, but I use it for other things all the time.
Patness Intermediate FL USA Member since 8/23/10 Posts: 15	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/3/10 2:33 PM Any other suggestions?
JillyBe Intermediate CA USA Member since 1/20/10 Posts: 3194	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/3/10 3:01 PM Did you try the tear off interfacing? That's what I would try first. In fact, I routinely use it for buttonholes on thin fabric. ------ http://jillybejoyful.blogspot.com/ a blog about creativity, sewing, vintage sewing machines, and...... life :)
BeeBeeSew Advanced Beginner MD USA Member since 12/13/07 Posts: 825	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/3/10 7:18 PM I would never try to make a buttonhole without stabilizer on the bottom. No matter the fabric.
Rhonda in Montreal   Advanced Beginner QC CANADA Member since 12/9/04 Posts: 2008	Login to reply to this post In reply to Patness Like this post Date: 10/3/10 8:23 PM Hi! Try putting a piece of paper between the presser foot and the fabric . Rhonda ------ You are most welcome to visit us at: www.rhotos-rag.blogspot.com/
Wino Intermediate PA USA Member since 9/24/06 Posts: 359	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/3/10 9:06 PM What sort of buttonholer are you using? If it is like the Viking sensor foot, any fabric that has alot of texture-like the embroidery keeps the wheel from moving smoothly resulting in wonky buttonholes. Under these circumstances the conventional foot may provide a better result. I would agree with those who are advising the use of a stabilizer, tissue or tear away interfacing. Good luck! ------ wino
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2898	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/3/10 10:06 PM the tear off stabilizer works great
tgm and Kittys   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 3/8/10 Posts: 6952	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/12/12 8:02 AM buttonholethread ... adding for searches. ------ I am a gal from Kalamazoo.... oh what a gal... smile.... It is in Michigan... la la la ...love that Glen Miller classic! Home of Abigail The Babykins & Lil Mittee kitty >^,,^ Be Still, & Know That I am, God + Please say a prayer for my poor feet. ... + ..one month down .. 6 weeks more to go.. They are healing. Thanks everyone for your prayers. 5/8/13 smile

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