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Buttonholers In Classifieds, or donate to thrift store?
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 12/7/05 Posts: 2226	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/15/10 6:38 PM I have a couple of buttonholers, one Griest, one Singer. Not sure I'll be able to use them, they were kind of an impulse buy, and I haven't tested them on my machines yet (first I had to figure out how you tell if your machine is low or high shank...). I understand they are all over the place on eBay, and are not terribly valuable; is it worth the effort to list them in the classifieds here, or should i just donate them to a thrift shop? thx ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Ruby Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 12/7/05 Posts: 2226	Login to reply to this post In reply to kkkkaty Like this post Date: 12/15/10 7:13 PM I think I answered my own question... after going to eBay and seeing the hundreds listed there, it's donation time.... ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Ruby Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d
MNBarb   Intermediate MN USA Member since 4/3/10 Posts: 1521	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/15/10 7:31 PM I sold 2 on classifieds. ------ Barb "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Thomas Edison "I not only use all the brains I have, but all I can borrow." Woodrow Wilson
PetitePear Advanced Beginner Member since 6/10/10 Posts: 216	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/15/10 8:05 PM Frankly there are a lot of things I buy on the classified that I didn't even know exist not to mention think to search for on eBay. It's the power of suggestion!
MelissaB in WA Intermediate WA USA Member since 3/18/04 Posts: 1688 PR Weekend Volunteer	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/15/10 9:04 PM You should totally list them on the classifieds here. I was actually thinking that maybe I should look for one for my old singer (straight needle late 70's model). You will probably find a new home for them by listing them here, tho I suppose donating them would be easier, but making a fellow seamstress happy is always fun too. ------ "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." ~Dolly Parton Fabric sewn in 2012 ~ 20.5 yds Fabric sewn in 2012 ~ 50 yds Fabric sewn in 2011 ~ 65 1/8 yds Fabric sewn in 2010 ~ 112 1/2 yds Fabric sewn in 2009 ~ 137 3/4 yds Fabric sewn in 2008 ~ 218 3/8 yds Fabric Sewn in 2007 ~ 209 1/4 yds
jannw   Intermediate WA USA Member since 9/3/06 Posts: 7392	Login to reply to this post In reply to kkkkaty Like this post Date: 12/15/10 9:04 PM Here is a link to determine the shank size of your machine. Low shanks seem to be the most common. Shank size I hope you can use at least one of the buttonholers. I love mine and wouldn't go back to the built ins on the machines. ------ 2009-113.25 yds 2010-115.5 2011-80.25+30+donated 2012 86.3 yds.. 2013 21.0 Everyone who sews seriously has a stockpile of fabrics, because it is natural to purchase more than can be sewn in any one season" Singer, Timesaving Sewing, 1987
lisalu Advanced Beginner GA USA Member since 10/5/08 Posts: 1784	Login to reply to this post In reply to kkkkaty Like this post Date: 12/15/10 10:26 PM If you find out they work with your machine, then by all means give them a try! They make fantastic buttonholes - better than any built in buttonhole stitch I've ever seen. And they are actually kind of fun to use. They look weird and clunky if you aren't used to vintage attachments, but it is amazing to watch them at work. ------ Margaret (Singer 201-2), Betty (Singer 15-91), Bud (Singer 503), Kathy (Singer 221), Liz (Singer 221 Centennial Edition) http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/
tgm and Kittys   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 3/8/10 Posts: 6941	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/15/10 10:45 PM Wouldn't it be nice if someone would demonstrate with photos what each side should look like when you are doing a buttonhole with the attachment. I have figured out how to put it on my sm.....but have not quite got the buttonholes figuration. .....I just got the book on sewing machine attachment & that does help some. ...... I agree with the last post, I think you should try it at least once before you abandon the project. ......Other posts show what fantastic buttonholes they make! Could be much fun once we get the hang of it! -- Edited on 12/15/10 10:46 PM -- ------ 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
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 12/7/05 Posts: 2226	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/15/10 10:54 PM Hey, thanks everyone, that is quite helpful. I'd really rather match them up with one of the nice folks here at PR, so I'll go ahead and list them. I just thought looking at ebay that there was a better and huge(!) selection there. They seem pretty complete, and are in original boxes, so they sang out to me.... One of the boxes had the original instruction manual for the Singer 15-91.... that i will put in the classifieds, it deserves a good home.... -- Edited on 12/15/10 10:56 PM -- ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Ruby Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 12/7/05 Posts: 2226	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/15/10 10:55 PM oh, and I will try them out for sure.... ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Ruby Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d

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