tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370970170301288861.post381111498971764815..comments2024-03-02T20:43:21.208-08:00Comments on NewVintageLady: Men's Underpants conclusionShelleyjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05223944949880318245noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370970170301288861.post-34275866720804185052012-04-06T18:20:18.497-07:002012-04-06T18:20:18.497-07:00Even faster: using a seam ripper (or embroidery sc...Even faster: using a seam ripper (or embroidery scissors, or an exacto blade) cut from one end of the buttonhole to the middle, then from the other end to the middle.No hunting for pins or risking cutting through the end of a buttonhole.<br /><br />P.S. I'm really enjoying your blog's older entries as I go back and read through them. They are a lot of fun.MelissaBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293210532041132135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370970170301288861.post-87202631052847691462011-03-23T13:35:05.691-07:002011-03-23T13:35:05.691-07:00That is one of the best tips Ive ever heard! Than...That is one of the best tips Ive ever heard! Thank you!Shelleyjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223944949880318245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370970170301288861.post-39314273960708555392011-03-23T13:32:46.699-07:002011-03-23T13:32:46.699-07:00I used to cut a few buttonholes through the stitch...I used to cut a few buttonholes through the stitching despite being careful as heck, as well. Then I found a hint in, of all places, my sewing machine manual - stick a pin in each end of the button hole before cutting. So you would stick the pin in the bar tacks, perpendicular to the lips so if you cut too far you hit the pin and stop instead of going all the way through the ends. Make sense? It's a small thing, but it really helps.motorharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729621083839677176noreply@blogger.com