Sewing Tip - Using machine embroidery thread for buttonholes

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Using machine embroidery thread for buttonholes (Tip/Technique)

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12/23/02 6:22 PM

Using machine emboroidery thread instead of regular sewing thread addes a sleek touch to button holes. Machine embroidery thread is really smooth and has no fuzz. A buttonhole is much easier to cut because the edges are well defined.

One thing to note: this thread is shiny so keep that in mind if it's not the look you seek.

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	Mary Lou Sohn said... Interesting -- would never have thought of trying this, but now am anxious to see how I like the look 12/25/02 1:34 PM
	Patricia Olson said... Will try this next time. 12/26/02 8:50 PM
	Paulette James said... Thanks for the tip. Ilove nice buttonholes. 2/3/03 7:21 AM
	Janet Megson said... A useful tip for better looking buttonholes. 3/12/06 1:27 PM
	annsew65 said... If you stop to think about it, when you do buttonholes by hand (I haven't done this for years, but I have a few times), you use silk buttonhole twist which is fairly shiny too. I just might try that sometime on a swatch and see what it looks like. Thanks for the tip Phyllis! 3/22/06 4:06 PM
	carole said... very good tip 6/11/06 2:21 PM
	vardb said... I would be intrested to know what thread Phyllis used in the bobbin. 3/10/07 9:49 PM
	ryansmumAria said... great idea 6/1/09 6:53 AM