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   MaryinColorado | Nov 12, 2008 06:22pm | #1

   I just removed a cuff from my jean jacket to hem the sleeves.  I am thinking of making new cuffs out of velvet because I can't get the "shank/stud" loose from the "button" part.  How did you manage that part? 

   I am interested to hear what others suggest to help you.  Good luck to both of us!  Mary

    

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   sewpro | Nov 12, 2008 07:22pm | #2

   I use the wire cutting part of a pair of needle nosed pliers. It takes a lot of muscle, or if necessary, a hammer tap on the pliers handles Oh, and I figured out how to apply the new jeans button! Just hammer. After carefully positioning the parts of course.

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   MaryinColorado | Nov 12, 2008 07:27pm | #3

   Thanks for the tip!  I will try that and hope I don't tear the denim and have to make new cuffs because then I would want to switch the collar to match too.  Mary

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   ThreadKoe | Nov 12, 2008 10:31pm | #4

   I read further down you figured it out!  Just a note tho.  If you add a drop of seam sealant, like fray check to the hole, before you put the stud back in, it helps to keep the hole from enlarging over time and pulling through.   Cathy

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   sewpro | Nov 12, 2008 10:57pm | #5

   Great tip for next time! Thanks.

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   MaryinColorado | Nov 13, 2008 06:22pm | #6

   thanks for the tip!

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   ThreadKoe | Nov 13, 2008 07:24pm | #7

   You are most welcome.  I have had to replace a lot of those on barn pants!  Cathy

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   MaryinColorado | Nov 13, 2008 07:44pm | #8

   Hope to get r done this week.  So many projects to chose from, it's a blessing to have all the great support and help from everyone here and to have what I need to work on them!  Mary

   Edited 11/13/2008 11:45 am by MaryinColorado