My jaw was dropped for the entire tutorial. I’ve never seen this can’t wait to finally see buttons. I need to rewatch to see how you knew what size hole you needed for that particular button! So glad I found your channel 😃
THANK YOU! I have an old Brother machine that I was recently gifted. The manual was very scant on buttonhole information. Your video was perfect and I've sewed multiple great buttonholes thanks to your clear instructions.
This is great. However, these buttonhole videos always leave out one thing...HOW TO KNOW WHERE TO PLACE THE FABRIC. In other words, you can't just sew a buttonhole anywhere. How do you place the packet under the foot so that you are sure the placement of the buttonhole will be perfect? Thank you.
This was very helpful! thank you! One question though, my sewing machine seems to get stuck at the bottom of the buttonhole and just keep sewing in the same place. What could be causing that?
It could be that you don't have the arm pulled down all the way. What machine do you have? It could be that your machine does not stop and reset itself after it completes a buttonhole.
Yes I actually did that, was even more careful to do that after your reply. It still made a mess. I rethreaded the machine correctly, too the bobbin out and put it back in, carefully and correctly, still made a knotted mess. Then I tried changing the tension, etc. No better.
Hi there - I have a Singer "Confidence" model 7465 sewing machine that came with a one-step buttonhole presser foot. I watched your video first to know how to use it. I've followed all the instructions, selecting one of the buttonhole pattern options on my machine but the machine needle just goes up and down in the same spot without moving the fabric along. I've checked the pull-down arm to make sure it's between the two guides and it seems to be set correctly. Any ideas? Thanks!
When you put your button in the back of the foot it essentially tells the machine what size to make the hole. All you have to do is figure out where you want the buttonhole to be placed.
There is a little more to it than that, especially pulling down the bar that resets the foot, a step many people miss. Thank you for watching the video and commenting.
That's not a machine I'm familiar with but the users guide should show you. If you no longer have the guide you may be able to find a PDF version online.
Hello and congratulations for the video. I wanted to ask you if at the end of the work the lever you pulled down at the beginning has to come back up by itself, or I have to lift it manually. Thanks a lot :)
With a button that big you can't really use the automatic button foot. Some machines have a button hole stitch where you select the size, and it stitches out the button home almost like a decorative stitch. If your machine does not, you can draw the length, set the machine to a zig zag stitch that isn't very wide, and create the rows yourself making sure to create the bar tack at the top and bottom.
Hello...I have Brother ST531HD and the bottom home go thru the process but when it returns back to complete the hole...it bunch up underneath...please help thank you!!!
Trying pulling the thread tails further back before you start sewing and always make sure the machine is threaded properly. Often if the thread is not in the tension disc or the take up lever you'll get that mess underneath.
I'm trying to put buttonholes on a faux suede jacket and on my sample the buttonhole attachment just chews up the fabric and clogs the feed. How can I fix that?
Try rethreading the machine and make sure it is in the tension disc. Do a test buttonhole on some regular cotton fabric and see if the same thing happens. What machine are you using?
I do not understand where the bobbin thread and the top thread are supposed to go. I cannot find a video explaining this. Also, my bobbin thread keeps bunching up after the first 5 or 6 stitches. What's up with that? Help please!
The needle thread and the bobbin thread should be under the foot and towards the back of the machine. 90% of the time if your thread bunches up your machine is not threaded correctly. It's usually not in the take-up lever. Do you have any issues with regular sewing or is it only with the buttonhole foot?
Thank you for replying! I seldom have issues with regular sewing (I'll get an occasional bunch up here and there). However since trying out this buttonhole foot I have nothing but issues. I did pick a different thread this time, it's a heavy polyester.. maybe that's the issue?
It may be the heavier thread. Did you use the same thread in both the needle and bobbin? I'd try some test button using a regular weight thread and see if you still have the same issue. What model of sewing machine are you sewing on?
I usually hold on to the needle thread very loosely and turn the handwheel towards me. This will take the needle thread down into the bobbin case and pull up the bobbin thread. then place both threads to the back of the machine. At the end, I tie them off on the back of the fabric.
Hi, Im using gs2700 but using exactly the same buttonhole presser foot that u have. May I confirm, while pressing the paddle, will the machine stopped when it os done, or do I need to stop stepping on the pedal to stop? I have tried 1 buttonhole and I find it too long already thats why I stopped pedalling myself. When I watched your video, I realized, I didnt reached that point that the machine slows done just what was shown on your vid.
It shouldn't keep sewing and become too long. Make sure you have the bar pulled down all the way. On the machine, in the video, it does just slow down and I have to stop pushing the pedal. It's always a good idea to practice a few on some scrap fabric to be sure you're happy with the look and the thread blend before sewing on your actual project.
@@herlindamaria6416 This machine has a three or four-step buttonhole. It will not automatically move through each step like my machine does. If you search your machine name and then buttonhole, you'll find a few youtube videos that show you how to do it.
I'd try a larger button on some scrap fabric. Make sure the lever is pulled down all the way and in the right position. If it still doesn't work then it may be your machine. You could also try a different buttonhole style.
The fabric does move but you don't have to really do anything except watch to make sure it stays lined up. The feed dogs under the fabric are what move the fabric back and forth.
No, I don't move the fabric. When I recently bought the machine it made them perfect. But after a few buttonholes it started messing up. I haven't done anything differently. Could it be the foot presser?
Lift the lever in the back and it should fall off. On machines where you push it on your pull it off. This video shows how to change the feet on sewing machines ruclips.net/video/Xl5v0c5f04A/видео.html
Hello, my machine starts normal, but it doesn't close the loop completely. It stops halfway on the second line and goes back to finish it up. Any suggestions?
Hello Moni...suggest to watch in this video how the buttonhole lever is positioned behind the first white tab (bracket) on the left side of the buttonhole foot...it is behind the tab...and importantly ...it is touching the tab...look carefully at the 3:05 point to see that and make sure to position the lever on your machine that way as well. Also...read in your sewing machine's manual step 6 of buttonhole sewing...note that it reads: When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size.
My buttonhole starts out good but when it comes back to the start of the hole it just keeps going straight and doesn’t continue in the rectangular pattern
@@LetsLearnToSew My bad...I have a drawer full of all the attachments from every machine I ever owned. Turns out I had grabbed an old buttonhole attachment and that is why it was not working. When I found the correct one it worked perfectly.
mine did that too. With my machine, the part that you pull down, I have to pull down and push it to the back. It kind of clicked. Worked great after that. Kathy Piscitiello
How it goes on depends on the machine, some push on and some snap on. I do have a separate video on how to change the foot on a sewing machine if that's something you need help with. Thanks for watching and commenting. :)
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My jaw was dropped for the entire tutorial. I’ve never seen this can’t wait to finally see buttons. I need to rewatch to see how you knew what size hole you needed for that particular button! So glad I found your channel 😃
Best video on making buttonholes. You really explained it well from beginning to end.
Glad it was helpful!
THANK YOU!
I have an old Brother machine that I was recently gifted. The manual was very scant on buttonhole information.
Your video was perfect and I've sewed multiple great buttonholes thanks to your clear instructions.
I'm glad the video helped! Happy Sewing.
Thank you for your help. I was able to put a piece of pellon underneath the buttonhole and tear it away and this fixed my problem.
Excellent!
Thank you for your video! I watched so many videos and only this one makes me understand the whole process. The video is short and informative.
You explained it so well! I couldn’t figure out how to use it. Thank you so much
Holy Moly..
Ok.. thank you.. going to sew my first one right now.. buttonhole crash course!!
So helpful!! Thank you
That is the most perfect tutorial I have cone a cross!❤
This was a big help didn’t know about the pull down metal bar as diagram in instructions were not clear so thankyou
Thank you! This was very helpful. Finally got my shirt started I cut out months ago.
I'm glad you found it helpful and were able to get your shirt started!
This was so incredibly helpful!!
So very simple because u explained it brilliantly
Thank you so much for this quick tutorial!! I have a similar brother machine and it worked just the same! Super helpful!!
I'm glad you found the video helpful, thanks for watching!
Great video. Very helpful. Thanks!
Super helpful. Thank you ❤️
This is great. However, these buttonhole videos always leave out one thing...HOW TO KNOW WHERE TO PLACE THE FABRIC. In other words, you can't just sew a buttonhole anywhere. How do you place the packet under the foot so that you are sure the placement of the buttonhole will be perfect? Thank you.
Your pattern will have markings on where to place the buttonholes. You use a pin or fabric chalk to mark where to start sewing the buttonhole.
This is so awesome. I really to get into fashion design soon and make my own clothing
Bless you. Ready to practice.😅
Tk you so much for explaining this to me. I was horrified to try it but now I’m pretty sure I can do it Tks to your tutorial.
I'm glad the video helped!
This was very helpful! thank you! One question though, my sewing machine seems to get stuck at the bottom of the buttonhole and just keep sewing in the same place. What could be causing that?
It could be that you don't have the arm pulled down all the way. What machine do you have? It could be that your machine does not stop and reset itself after it completes a buttonhole.
OMFG!!! thank you so much i used to do it by hand
Thank u
Please help with trouble shooting with this same kind of machine for buttons holes It’s stops and keep seeing in d same place
That usually means the bar in the back isn't pulled down all the way.
Thank you! It came out perfect!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice one this is perfect and neat
Thanks!
Thanks for the youtube. I just recieved my 6000i and am watching vids to learn about it.
Well explained .thank you
I did everything just as you showed. I made one perfect buttonhole. After that it would go back and then stop. Any suggestions?
Did you rest it it after each one? Some machines require you to re-engage the lever you pull down.
Yes I actually did that, was even more careful to do that after your reply. It still made a mess. I rethreaded the machine correctly, too the bobbin out and put it back in, carefully and correctly, still made a knotted mess. Then I tried changing the tension, etc. No better.
Thank you!! great tutorial
Hi there - I have a Singer "Confidence" model 7465 sewing machine that came with a one-step buttonhole presser foot. I watched your video first to know how to use it. I've followed all the instructions, selecting one of the buttonhole pattern options on my machine but the machine needle just goes up and down in the same spot without moving the fabric along. I've checked the pull-down arm to make sure it's between the two guides and it seems to be set correctly. Any ideas? Thanks!
When you put your button in the back of the foot it essentially tells the machine what size to make the hole. All you have to do is figure out where you want the buttonhole to be placed.
There is a little more to it than that, especially pulling down the bar that resets the foot, a step many people miss. Thank you for watching the video and commenting.
Is there any way to use the button foot fora larger button…
need to see how to mark the fabric for placement of buttonhole
You would use the guide or pattern markings to determine where to make the marks.
Hi, I have brother LX27NT. How to get thicker button hole. What should be the settings for one step buttonhole/? :)
That's not a machine I'm familiar with but the users guide should show you. If you no longer have the guide you may be able to find a PDF version online.
Hello and congratulations for the video. I wanted to ask you if at the end of the work the lever you pulled down at the beginning has to come back up by itself, or I have to lift it manually. Thanks a lot :)
It depends on the machine. Most you have to lift it back up manually.
Thank you very much for your answer :)
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If you have a button that is large like a 2"button how would you do that?
With a button that big you can't really use the automatic button foot. Some machines have a button hole stitch where you select the size, and it stitches out the button home almost like a decorative stitch.
If your machine does not, you can draw the length, set the machine to a zig zag stitch that isn't very wide, and create the rows yourself making sure to create the bar tack at the top and bottom.
Hello...I have Brother ST531HD and the bottom home go thru the process but when it returns back to complete the hole...it bunch up underneath...please help thank you!!!
Trying pulling the thread tails further back before you start sewing and always make sure the machine is threaded properly. Often if the thread is not in the tension disc or the take up lever you'll get that mess underneath.
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Great tutorial, but I have small button
I'm trying to put buttonholes on a faux suede jacket and on my sample the buttonhole attachment just chews up the fabric and clogs the feed. How can I fix that?
Try rethreading the machine and make sure it is in the tension disc. Do a test buttonhole on some regular cotton fabric and see if the same thing happens. What machine are you using?
I do not understand where the bobbin thread and the top thread are supposed to go. I cannot find a video explaining this. Also, my bobbin thread keeps bunching up after the first 5 or 6 stitches. What's up with that? Help please!
The needle thread and the bobbin thread should be under the foot and towards the back of the machine. 90% of the time if your thread bunches up your machine is not threaded correctly. It's usually not in the take-up lever. Do you have any issues with regular sewing or is it only with the buttonhole foot?
Thank you for replying! I seldom have issues with regular sewing (I'll get an occasional bunch up here and there). However since trying out this buttonhole foot I have nothing but issues. I did pick a different thread this time, it's a heavy polyester.. maybe that's the issue?
It may be the heavier thread. Did you use the same thread in both the needle and bobbin? I'd try some test button using a regular weight thread and see if you still have the same issue. What model of sewing machine are you sewing on?
I usually hold on to the 2 long threads at the back to start out.
Thank you so much
Hi. how did you set the treads? I've been trying but l couldn't
I usually hold on to the needle thread very loosely and turn the handwheel towards me. This will take the needle thread down into the bobbin case and pull up the bobbin thread. then place both threads to the back of the machine. At the end, I tie them off on the back of the fabric.
@@LetsLearnToSew Thanks, my sewing machine it's a basic model, almost the same thing plus l'm a beginner but I'll try until I get it.
Hi, Im using gs2700 but using exactly the same buttonhole presser foot that u have. May I confirm, while pressing the paddle, will the machine stopped when it os done, or do I need to stop stepping on the pedal to stop? I have tried 1 buttonhole and I find it too long already thats why I stopped pedalling myself. When I watched your video, I realized, I didnt reached that point that the machine slows done just what was shown on your vid.
It shouldn't keep sewing and become too long. Make sure you have the bar pulled down all the way. On the machine, in the video, it does just slow down and I have to stop pushing the pedal.
It's always a good idea to practice a few on some scrap fabric to be sure you're happy with the look and the thread blend before sewing on your actual project.
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How do you determine the length
The size of the button determines the length. That's why you put the button in the back section of the foot.
i did everything right and it still doesn’t automatically go
back and forth like how yours is doing. please help!
What machine are you using?
@@LetsLearnToSew kenmore 385 but the one with the automatic button hole setting
@@herlindamaria6416 This machine has a three or four-step buttonhole. It will not automatically move through each step like my machine does. If you search your machine name and then buttonhole, you'll find a few youtube videos that show you how to do it.
I have this same machine and did all these steps and it won’t do it! It’s a small button. Could it be too small and not registering?!
What exactly is the machine doing or not doing? Does it begin making the buttonhole?
Let's Learn To Sew it makes noises but won’t do any sewing
I'd try a larger button on some scrap fabric. Make sure the lever is pulled down all the way and in the right position. If it still doesn't work then it may be your machine. You could also try a different buttonhole style.
Let's Learn To Sew It worked!!
Let's Learn To Sew with larger button
It seems that you are moving the fabric ? Do move it or leave it in place ?
The fabric does move but you don't have to really do anything except watch to make sure it stays lined up. The feed dogs under the fabric are what move the fabric back and forth.
No, I don't move the fabric. When I recently bought the machine it made them perfect. But after a few buttonholes it started messing up. I haven't done anything differently. Could it be the foot presser?
Moni A maybe oil the machine?
How do you take it off once it's on?
Lift the lever in the back and it should fall off. On machines where you push it on your pull it off. This video shows how to change the feet on sewing machines ruclips.net/video/Xl5v0c5f04A/видео.html
@@LetsLearnToSew I did its not falling off. I will try a lil bit harder
Hello, my machine starts normal, but it doesn't close the loop completely. It stops halfway on the second line and goes back to finish it up. Any suggestions?
Once it stops is it complete? Do you know if it is a one-step buttonhole stitch? Some are not.
Let's Learn To Sew, hello, yes, it is a one step buttonhole process. It doesn't finish the full loop. It stops Halfway
That's odd. Did you get it from a dealer? What make and model is it. It sounds like it is malfunctionig.
Let's Learn To Sew hi, I got it new from Costco. It's a brother XR3240
Hello Moni...suggest to watch in this video how the buttonhole lever is positioned behind the first white tab (bracket) on the left side of the buttonhole foot...it is behind the tab...and importantly ...it is touching the tab...look carefully at the 3:05 point to see that and make sure to position the lever on your machine that way as well. Also...read in your sewing machine's manual step 6 of buttonhole sewing...note that it reads: When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size.
My buttonhole starts out good but when it comes back to the start of the hole it just keeps going straight and doesn’t continue in the rectangular pattern
Have you made sure the bar at the back of the machine is pulled down all the way?
cool man.....
When I do this all I get is a little circle. not a long buttonhole
Have you made sure the lever is pulled down all the way? What machine are you using?
@@LetsLearnToSew My bad...I have a drawer full of all the attachments from every machine I ever owned. Turns out I had grabbed an old buttonhole attachment and that is why it was not working. When I found the correct one it worked perfectly.
My buttonhole does the first bottom lines but will not do any more
Same here, did you get it figured out yet?
mine did that too. With my machine, the part that you pull down, I have to pull down and push it to the back. It kind of clicked. Worked great after that. Kathy Piscitiello
@@marilyn6068 thank you, I will try that next. So nice of you to try to help!
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Your hand completely blocked the view when you attached the foot.
How it goes on depends on the machine, some push on and some snap on. I do have a separate video on how to change the foot on a sewing machine if that's something you need help with. Thanks for watching and commenting. :)
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