tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post8845993168671700867..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Quick Buttonhole Poll!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34196471880753049732011-09-12T17:09:00.017-04:002011-09-12T17:09:00.017-04:00Hi, I'm new to your blog, but I think you shou...Hi, I'm new to your blog, but I think you should definitely include hand-sewn buttonholes in your book. For one thing, it's not half as hard to do as people think - and it's helped me save many a lovely sweater or jacket that had crappy, machine-done (but not very well done) buttonholes that quickly unraveled after a few wears.Abbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4321561106437868962011-09-05T15:30:11.386-04:002011-09-05T15:30:11.386-04:00How is the button hole done in a couture sewing cl...How is the button hole done in a couture sewing class? I love my machine button holes but they never seem as sturdy as some of the store bought clothing. I have thought to use the machine more of a secure 'basting' and then top stitch by hand...but this is onvouseely more time consuming!!Suziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515787330594566316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9458560449374066212011-09-04T04:38:35.411-04:002011-09-04T04:38:35.411-04:00In times of my grandma all my neigbours sew their ...In times of my grandma all my neigbours sew their clothes, and all of them did their buttonholes by hand. They had machines, but those only made stright lines, of course. I remember some of them were specially famous in my street because of the beautiful buttonholes they did. When I started trying and came up with such horrible messes, my grandma told me, it's only when you've done hundreds of them that they are gonna be OK. So I tried to conceal them, or to the them military style with thicke fabrics during all the years my machine was not able to sew them. When some years ago I bought my automatic machine, what a bliss it was, specially for two reasons: buttonwholes and zigzag.<br />Now, I say, if a techinque done by hand is not so goodlooking, and more timeconsuming tnaj with the help od the machine, why bother??? It's gonna be ages untill "you make hundreds", like my grandma said, and they start to look Ok. What wrong with machine sewing? We uses to SEW every seam we can with no conscience trouble, don't we?Mertxehttp://mertxeshomesewing.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18538155111814874702011-09-03T13:14:07.343-04:002011-09-03T13:14:07.343-04:00A vintage buttonholer attachment is definitely the...A vintage buttonholer attachment is definitely the best way! I have a very basic machine which makes very unpredictable 4-step buttonholes, but I've not looked back since buying an ancient buttonhole attachment for only 99 English Pence on ebay- the very best in 1950's clockwork technology produces far better buttonholes than the fanciest computerised sewing machine.Miss Blossomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22679010715964414192011-09-01T21:40:30.486-04:002011-09-01T21:40:30.486-04:00I would love to learn this! I want to get better a...I would love to learn this! I want to get better at hand techniques, particularly since I am drawn to styles of days gone by.ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016862676620203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11219950155661472202011-08-29T02:18:40.280-04:002011-08-29T02:18:40.280-04:00I would add them and try to do it on just one pag...I would add them and try to do it on just one page to make the book more complete. I'd love to see them! ~Pagezees5https://www.blogger.com/profile/15691739591389077287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16925480106269583092011-08-25T09:00:24.224-04:002011-08-25T09:00:24.224-04:00I don't do machine buttonholes - only by hand ...I don't do machine buttonholes - only by hand - but Claire Schaeffer's couture book has excellent instructions for hand-worked buttonholes, so I don't know if I would need another set of instructions...Gausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03953027267171854345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32882798912675080332011-08-24T22:39:36.715-04:002011-08-24T22:39:36.715-04:00Adding to the extremely list of votes, I would say...Adding to the extremely list of votes, I would say that I don't care to see information about hand-worked buttonholes. I learned to do them in a tailoring class at Michigan State back in 1960 something..and have not made one since. The time may come when my fabric dictates more than a machine worked buttonhole, but I like bound buttonholes. There are many books out there with this information anyway.patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73914283208370715282011-08-24T22:01:51.354-04:002011-08-24T22:01:51.354-04:00Please include it!Please include it!kmwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994613796876776138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68813953177319648732011-08-24T10:07:13.296-04:002011-08-24T10:07:13.296-04:00Most would not have a use for the hand-worked butt...Most would not have a use for the hand-worked buttonhole, but would suggest including the hand buttonhole stitch. If gives a nice finish when attaching snaps and hook & eyes.Lynn Brownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07131509044839719265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7173881155313930032011-08-24T10:05:34.337-04:002011-08-24T10:05:34.337-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lynn Brownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07131509044839719265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12764419043576963672011-08-24T09:56:05.516-04:002011-08-24T09:56:05.516-04:00i love hand worked button holes and always welcome...i love hand worked button holes and always welcome another technique on how to successfully complete one. I'm on the 'yae' side.suziwong66http://www.suziwongcreations.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11435092079434312732011-08-24T09:21:45.275-04:002011-08-24T09:21:45.275-04:00Machine button holes are good enough for me, and I...Machine button holes are good enough for me, and I think there will be plenty of other great stuff in your book that you don't need to add little tidbits like this that will put you under extra stress. Save it for book 2, I say!Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71495977180188753832011-08-24T09:05:51.969-04:002011-08-24T09:05:51.969-04:00I would love to know about hand worked buttonholes...I would love to know about hand worked buttonholes, personally, I think it would be a great skill to learn.Leah Franquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486291322862758156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56777780443859407832011-08-24T06:50:15.380-04:002011-08-24T06:50:15.380-04:00Hi
I think we have ENOUGH beginner sewing books!!!...Hi<br />I think we have ENOUGH beginner sewing books!!! <br />Bound buttonholes and handsewn button holes is what I want to see.<br />Lets make it a book for real retro sewing and finishing :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37579374354661521342011-08-24T04:49:17.962-04:002011-08-24T04:49:17.962-04:00Hi there Gertie
I am one that votes yes please to...Hi there Gertie<br /><br />I am one that votes yes please to handworked buttonholes.<br /><br />Will be starting on my Chanel Jacket in a few weeks time; following all the couture techniques.........so your tutorial on handstitched buttonholes would be perfect timing!Marysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959080591821794196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66135954305601220242011-08-24T04:09:40.113-04:002011-08-24T04:09:40.113-04:00It does seem to fit with your modus operandi; beau...It does seem to fit with your modus operandi; beautiful tailoring and lots of handwork, so that's an argument why it might fit nicely in to the book. <br /><br />However, most people including me will only make a handworked buttonhole under very special circumstances, and in that case the information is readily available on the web.Rosesredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350934564131264621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66388257100017231162011-08-23T23:20:17.667-04:002011-08-23T23:20:17.667-04:00I really wouldnt bother . I dont think that unless...I really wouldnt bother . I dont think that unless they are works of art (ie Chanel Couture) they should be attempted myself .Give me a machine one any day.memhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520080648914042943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57956065920210028542011-08-23T22:59:46.809-04:002011-08-23T22:59:46.809-04:00Yes! Please do include your technique, if not in t...Yes! Please do include your technique, if not in the book, then please post it here. What if we new yorkers have another blackout and have to make our buttonholes by candle light? (or not)Wrecking Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618970684230112167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88595412195861715252011-08-23T22:39:53.539-04:002011-08-23T22:39:53.539-04:00I'm not sure if I'll ever actually work a ...I'm not sure if I'll ever actually work a hand buttonhole, though I see them in Cath Kidston and they are beautiful. I wonder how many books actually include this technique? Perhaps it would be useful or interesting.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12637498432307668019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16674100433451109402011-08-23T22:13:12.722-04:002011-08-23T22:13:12.722-04:00YES please do! It may take longer to do it by hand...YES please do! It may take longer to do it by hand but you don't run the risk of ruining your garment in the very last step. Plus unless you have a totally radical machine the button holes often look pretty wonky. Machines are great and all, but if you want to ensure something is done correctly the first time every time, do it by hand. That's how I feel about zippers too but that's a whole other can of worms...Scallywaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02716904528705654514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65981477526583096712011-08-23T21:00:57.747-04:002011-08-23T21:00:57.747-04:00I would not be interested in working buttonholes b...I would not be interested in working buttonholes by hand on my clothing because of the durability factor, or lack thereof. My two cents is in favor of skipping this technique in your book and showing us some other luscious decorative ideas.stitchysalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14016158338180589740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12161571395542434912011-08-23T20:55:49.421-04:002011-08-23T20:55:49.421-04:00I'm late to the poll party but after seeing be...I'm late to the poll party but after seeing beautiful handworked buttonholes on tailored jackets, and knowing how many hours of practice they take to look good, I'd rather do machine buttonholes... rather than be led to think they can look good after a couple tries! (Maybe your next book can have some practice exercises on handstitches! So that one can gain the muscle memory?)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404449004824638306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17304724069660163032011-08-23T20:35:55.584-04:002011-08-23T20:35:55.584-04:00I agree that a well handworked button hole is nice...I agree that a well handworked button hole is nice but not something I really aspire to. Life is full enough. A blog post if you had the time and the mood to do one would be interesting and informative. But, reality: don't load up the book with the esoteric.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45529053466350756812011-08-23T20:20:11.483-04:002011-08-23T20:20:11.483-04:00If I am lucky I will never, ever, make a handmade ...If I am lucky I will never, ever, make a handmade buttonhole. Thusly...Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642083033884262289noreply@blogger.com