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Machine Talk => Sewing Machines => Topic started by: sewingj on June 04, 2017, 15:15:24 PM

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Post by: sewingj on June 04, 2017, 15:15:24 PM

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Title: Re: Janome J3-20 buttonholes - grrrr
Post by: Syrinx on June 04, 2017, 15:43:53 PM

Have you got any tear away stabiliser? Will help support the fabric but you can pull it off after stitching :) I do it a lot with embroidery on that sort of fabric. It gets ironed on, supports and then tears off like a dream :) I would imagine the sort of stitching that happens with buttonholes is similar to embroidery.

Title: Re: Janome J3-20 buttonholes - grrrr
Post by: sewingj on June 04, 2017, 18:15:33 PM

Thanks - I haven`t got any stabiliser but will give it a go - it`s certainly worth trying as it`s very frustrating getting close to finishing a garment and then it being spoilt by a dodgy buttonhole

Title: Re: Janome J3-20 buttonholes - grrrr
Post by: Diane on June 04, 2017, 19:04:14 PM

Would it help if you starched it before sewing the buttonhole?

Title: Re: Janome J3-20 buttonholes - grrrr
Post by: Ohsewsimple on June 04, 2017, 20:21:29 PM

Yes stabiliser underneath.  You could also try a wash away stabiliser on the top.  Make sure buttonhole areas are interfaced first. 

Title: Re: Janome J3-20 buttonholes - grrrr
Post by: Surest1tch on June 04, 2017, 22:53:52 PM

Have you tried taking some of the pressure of the foot, there should be some kind of button or screw at the top of the machine.