SINGER 67110 Button & Carpet Sewing Thread, 50-Yards, Black, 3.80 x 1.50 x 2.50 inches

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Cotton thread is notorious for shedding! Be sure to give your sewing machine a good clean once your project is complete. Insert your needle about 2 mm (less than ⅛”) away from the overcast edge, going from the bottom of the fabric to the top. Put your needle through the loop that is formed, and pull it through. Make sure to maintain the same orientation each time you’re going through the loop with your needle for even results. Thread weights can get fairly complicated. Multiple measurements of weight are used in different applications. Unless you’re working on advanced projects (like digitizing machine embroidery or sewing extremely heavyweight upholstery items) you don’t need to worry about thread weight beyond the following: Some machines may require a bobbin tension adjustment when using this thread, but only try this after you’ve adjusted your needle thread tension. While you will likely get good results on your buttonholes on your first go with a sewing machine, hand sewn buttonholes take quite a bit of practice to get right. Make peace with the fact that your first few buttonholes will probably look bad, and keep practicing before you try to sew one on an actual garment! There’s a saying that it takes 100 buttonholes to get them just right, so be patient with yourself 🙂 In my experience, even doing 5 of them in practice gets you into a pretty good spot.

Needle threader (optional) – if you're struggling threading needles, it won't hurt to have this in your kit. In the 18th century luxury metals and ivory largely replaced fabric, although embroidered buttons in designs to complement particular garments were popular. Pewter, the familiar metal of the age, was used to make molded or stamped-out buttons, but these were scorned by the wealthy. Cast brass buttons, particularly calamine brass, with ornamental and distinguishing designs, also became popular on both military and civilian dress. |ordinary sewing thread, will match your garment, good for garments made from delicate fabrics such as lawn. Run it through some beeswax to help strengthen it first. This thread has an elastic core. It’s specifically designed to be used in the bobbin of your machine for shirring projects. When should I use it? When you reach the rounded end, keep repeating the same stitch, slowly curving around the hole. Maintain an even distance of 2-3 mm (about ⅛”). You should also reposition your gimp here so that it’s following the rounded shape of this short end.If you want to learn how to sew a button like a pro, you've come to the right place. In this tutorial, we'll list all the tools needed and provide tips and techniques necessary to learn this fundamental sewing skill. Prepare the area by marking, cutting, and overcasting the raw edges as outlined in the section on preparation. To sew a shank button on to a garment, start as before with 18 to 24 inches of thread, doubled and knotted. You can use less thread overall with a shank button if you wish though, as you won’t have to wrap the thread around itself to create the shank. Thread your needle with a buttonhole twist thread or topstitching thread and run it through beeswax. Melt it onto the thread using the warmth of your hands or a hot, dry iron. Slip off the needle and pull the ends taut, creating the depression of the tuft. As with the spacing, the tightness of the tuft is a matter of personal preference. The fibers of the thread and the fabric are likely to loosen with time, so it’s best to pull nice and tight.

The second loop is again using topstitching thread but with only 4 strands for the loop, it’s a little floppy but perfectly serviceable. This one I set right on the folded edge of the cloth. Thank you for an informative Instructable. Well written and thoughtfully illustrated, I learned a lot.

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If you have no shortage of thread, do a double thread. Once it's long enough and both sides are equal, cut the thread and tie a basic square knot. A 12-inch thread should be long enough to secure the button tightly. Repeat this process at each of your tufting marks. We used a contrasting thread to best show our stitching for the tutorial. In most instances, we would recommend a matching thread for this technique. Upholstery thread is a specialty thread designed to be strong enough to withstand stress and abrasion. It’s usually nylon or polyester, and there are options available for outdoor versions that are weather and UV-resistant. When should I use it? Decide how many strands you need in your loop and repeat. I’ve done 8 strands. (There is a little guide at the end) Fasten your thread off securely. With a new length of thread, bring your needle out at the base of the loop on the left. Work from the left towards the right and cover the loop with a standard blanket stitch: just put your needle through the button loop and keep your thread BEHIND your needle and pull the thread firmly. Slide the stitch along the loop so it sits to the left, right at the beginning next to the fabric.