tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post1705410963897185181..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Corded Buttonholes Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-1513174153471022342012-11-01T12:46:12.035-04:002012-11-01T12:46:12.035-04:00Wow! This is a really great post! I am def going...Wow! This is a really great post! I am def going to try corded buttonholes on an upcoming project.KarlaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17571554968017931589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73759409530457530562012-10-25T20:51:09.761-04:002012-10-25T20:51:09.761-04:00I have never tried a corded buttonhole - it looks ...I have never tried a corded buttonhole - it looks scarier than hand stitched or bound buttonholes. I wish there was an option on your blog to zoom in on the photos to get a good detailed look at your work. I'm so glad you could salvage your initial mess - the finished result looks really nice.Tia Diahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622901192302670927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-90280872705572862172012-10-22T16:03:50.241-04:002012-10-22T16:03:50.241-04:00In all my years, I have never done corded buttonho...In all my years, I have never done corded buttonholes ....must try! Lynnebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574595306598710412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-43678023055575727412012-10-22T11:59:27.969-04:002012-10-22T11:59:27.969-04:00Christine Jonson recommends using corded buttonhol...Christine Jonson recommends using corded buttonholes, but that has never gotten me to do it! I can't visualize what to use for the cording. I do have to say the corded buttonholes look SOOOOO nice.<br /><br />RE: the fabric on this cardi...I find that everytime I try to search Mood online I don't find the wonderful things you find in the store. I really like this fabric!andibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07209609669553104025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-83765213980163313662012-10-21T23:12:33.435-04:002012-10-21T23:12:33.435-04:00Interesting, whenever I make a buttonhole I make i...Interesting, whenever I make a buttonhole I make it a corded buttonhole, I just prefer the way they look.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77257535951203035212012-10-21T17:37:01.009-04:002012-10-21T17:37:01.009-04:00Nearly all my machine buttonholes are corded. They...Nearly all my machine buttonholes are corded. They just look so much nicer, IMO. I have a Pfaff and loop Pearl Cotton around the buttonhole foot and once completed pull the threads to tighten the buttonhole and then pull them to the back and tie off. Not hard at all and looks so much more professional. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-5403208039609375832012-10-21T14:58:21.042-04:002012-10-21T14:58:21.042-04:00I don't think I've ever seen corded button...I don't think I've ever seen corded buttonholes before! These look so professional!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-67394673014233541312012-10-21T14:02:53.662-04:002012-10-21T14:02:53.662-04:00I use corded buttonholes, made on my Viking, for k...I use corded buttonholes, made on my Viking, for knit cardigans. I've never used them for woven fabrics.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-44887025164883049222012-10-21T12:34:03.541-04:002012-10-21T12:34:03.541-04:00I've never tried making them. Yours do look n...I've never tried making them. Yours do look nice. They add a crispness to the button holes and stand out just a touch more.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-76147206428172358762012-10-21T11:15:33.458-04:002012-10-21T11:15:33.458-04:00oh my gosh ripping out machine buttonholes, the ve...oh my gosh ripping out machine buttonholes, the very worst task of all. but a great finish to those buttonholes accomplished. I think they often make or break the garment so great you persevered.Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-74988994524305596152012-10-21T10:41:19.548-04:002012-10-21T10:41:19.548-04:00Carolyn, thanks for this timely post! I too have a...Carolyn, thanks for this timely post! I too have a Janome that I use exclusively for all the buttonholes sewn on the shirts made for my clients BUT...it's been a long time since I've done a corded one...thanks again for the tips!Pam Ernyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18364147606316729502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-71024351953417672102012-10-21T09:45:21.407-04:002012-10-21T09:45:21.407-04:00haha! You did it! They look amazing of course. Y...haha! You did it! They look amazing of course. You just needed a small break to dig through dusty old pattern boxes for me. ;)angie.ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575366388194033626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-89434906528893423802012-10-21T09:18:09.775-04:002012-10-21T09:18:09.775-04:00I've never made a corded buttonhole, but I'...I've never made a corded buttonhole, but I'd like to learn how. You've encouraged me to include them in my Fall/Winter wardrobe plans. First, I will tie my sewing machine to the table (just in case they become a frustrating challenge). The buttonholes make a difference in your gorgeous jacket. It's a perfect coordinate for your pants. <br /><br />You are an amazing, talented, and generous sewist. I'm following and sewing along with you. My wardrobe is similar but different in some ways. I am 5' tall, petite, and have a very different lifestyle. Yet, I use many of your ideas with success. Isn't that incredible? I hope that you find copying as the best form of flattery. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-91983488084378815332012-10-21T01:52:46.812-04:002012-10-21T01:52:46.812-04:00I've never mastered corded buttonholes and I&#...I've never mastered corded buttonholes and I've wanted to use them so many times. Maybe I just need to sit down and practice! I really like your jacket, it will be a very versatile piece over winter.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73387711637764222692012-10-20T22:38:43.523-04:002012-10-20T22:38:43.523-04:00Your jacket is beautiful.. SOrry the corded button...Your jacket is beautiful.. SOrry the corded buttonholes gave you so much trouble. I have never done corded buttonholes..and I don't think I want to.lol<br /> Look forward to seeing your dress.Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-60071270603585553982012-10-20T22:23:39.128-04:002012-10-20T22:23:39.128-04:00I have made corded buttonholes. It has been a long...I have made corded buttonholes. It has been a long though since I made them. Nice refresher.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-79944302352262772962012-10-20T22:14:57.009-04:002012-10-20T22:14:57.009-04:00I have done corded buttonholes before, but like yo...I have done corded buttonholes before, but like you it's been a long time! My foot holds the cording in place. Today fabric is driving me crazy! It's taken me more than 90 minutes and I still don't have a dress cut out!! UGH. ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-9992006980472958492012-10-20T22:11:30.311-04:002012-10-20T22:11:30.311-04:00What a great post, thank you so much for the info....What a great post, thank you so much for the info. I always tried to avoid buttonholes on anything I made - until I bought my new Bernina. This machine can make beautiful buttonholes and your post is encouraging me to experiment with corded ones in a knit. How great would it be to master that!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-16855296148060602512012-10-20T21:47:35.240-04:002012-10-20T21:47:35.240-04:00I have heard of corded buttonholes, but never trie...I have heard of corded buttonholes, but never tried one myself. Actually, the other day I did a machine buttonhole, but I used extra-strong thread through the needle, and regular thread on the bobbin, and I thought the result was really nice! I haven't had a lot of luck using topstitch thread on my machine, but the extra-strong is a nice medium weight thread, and it gives a beefier look to the buttonhole without fiddling with the coord. The only problem is the limited color range. And I feel like I may want to try a corded buttonhole in the future, just to experiment with technique. A hand-worked buttonhole is on my list of things to try as well...<br /><br />Your jacket is looking really nice by the way!T. Sedaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684101466551796470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-65578168781578586662012-10-20T21:45:19.282-04:002012-10-20T21:45:19.282-04:00Great post. I stick with the basic buttonholes not...Great post. I stick with the basic buttonholes not too much to think about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-24966908115144108082012-10-20T21:21:47.634-04:002012-10-20T21:21:47.634-04:00I could never understand why people had problems w...I could never understand why people had problems with buttonholes (not that I've ever done corded buttonholes) until I tried them on my newest machine - horrible. The old Janome my grandmother gave me decades ago is much better and more precise, it's four step but that's fine, at least I know where it will sew etc.tigergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09229270869667028807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-37501653481777426052012-10-20T20:12:56.196-04:002012-10-20T20:12:56.196-04:00Buttonholes always result in sewing machine slingi...Buttonholes always result in sewing machine slinging in my house. And I bought this expensive Viking b/c a well-known sewing teacher sang its praises. It's just one of the unpleasant parts of my sewing life.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07699932588900046494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-38768274765920140582012-10-20T20:08:38.028-04:002012-10-20T20:08:38.028-04:00Every time I have tried to make corded buttonholes...Every time I have tried to make corded buttonholes, the cord wiggles out and the buttonhole stitched don't cover it. On knits, I have found that it is easier to double interface on the wrong side to get better buttonholes. I fuse patches of interfacing where the buttonholes will be and I use the interfacing in the opposite direction if the fabric or facing is already interfaced. I suppose I should learn to do corded correctly. Maybe I just need to find non-wiggly cording!tcsewhathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01086296324564857758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-75786283135147019512012-10-20T20:00:36.340-04:002012-10-20T20:00:36.340-04:00The only button hole I have ever done was in a sew...The only button hole I have ever done was in a sewing lesson learning my machine. I have yet to put it to use.<br /><br />Now please don't take this the wrong way - I mean it with all due respect - it is great to hear that an experienced sewist like yourself has days when they want to throw the machine at the wall. I have that most sewing days!BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.com