I use the chisel type buttonhole cutter to clip into seam allowances when I want them to lie flat. You never have to worry about clipping too far, or too little (which is a very common cause of curves that won't lie flat.)
This is also the best tool for cutting the little angle cuts at the ends of bound buttonholes. Again, you will never cut too much or too little.
I use it in any situation where I need a small, precise cut.
They are also perfect for buttonholes, of course. |
Excellent tip. Especially for those whose scissors' blade tips are stubborn. Clipping a curve properly is so important.
3/20/04 4:36 AM
Hadn't thought of this. I use embroidery scissors for clipping curves, but they are so sharp and can easily cut into seams.
3/20/04 6:57 AM
What a nice idea! Thanks for the tip.
3/20/04 7:45 AM
Great hint!
3/20/04 1:58 PM
I bought one of these because I read so often how it made perfect buttonholes, no cuts. I have been very disappointed in it. The wood block broke after the first use, and the chisel goes right through your stitches with greater ease than anything else you might use.
3/31/04 9:08 PM
Diane, I'm so sorry you had trouble. Yes, it will cut through stitches too, but since you can place it so precisely, I've had no trouble cutting where I did not want to. Can't imagine what happened to your block! Hope you try again, and have better luck.
4/1/04 9:50 AM