Style Arc - Sewing Tip - One-Step Buttonhole

Do you own a sewing machine but you've never attempted a one-step buttonhole?
Here is a quick snap shot of how easy it is to master!
This skill is a valuable one and can be put to good use on our latest release the CLAYTON WOVEN SHIRT
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[@georgianasstudio]

That’s a good button hole. I have two modern Janome machines that do automatic button holes the same way but the results are terrible. I prefer to do it semi manually using my Bernina from 1988.

[@StyleArcSewingPatterns]

This was a Janome but we use a Bernina in the studio. It definitely a must have when purchasing new machines these days.

[@RobertaWarshaw]

@@StyleArcSewingPatterns My Janome makes good buttonholes on the first side and terrible on the return trip forward. Why is that? Is there anything I can do about it?

[@StyleArcSewingPatterns]

@@RobertaWarshaw sounds like a good question for Janome. It really should perform well in both directions. Make sure you have a nice sharp needle and good thread. I use guterman.

[@jburd07]

looks great til you have an actual button band with layers of seam allowance interfering with the foot. how to compensate for that?

[@elisebryce2038]

Did you know that when you push your presser foot lever when it is already raised... that it raises even higher? That works for me.

[@StyleArcSewingPatterns]

If you are working with denim we recommend using a hammer on thick seams, changing to a jean/denim needle and using a denim thread.
We can film it next time we make a sample to show you.