I am looking for a sewing machine that makes great buttonholes. Who has the best one? All I really require in a machine is straight stitch, zig-zag, and blind hem. I have a Viking 600 that is 29 years old and the buttonholes are a fright. Also the straight stitch is no longer consistant. It has been serviced on a yearly basis but may have just worn out. I am a costumer for community theatre so I use my machine constantly. I desperately need a machine that makes good buttonholes. SOON.
Thanks in advance to all how respond. Miss Pat
Threads Recommended Products
Vogue 1642
Threads receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.
Pattern A has pleated patch pockets with flaps. Pattern B has side seam zippers. This Vogue sewing pattern kit was designed and printed in the United States and comes with sewing templates, instructions, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, and sizing guides for (2) shirts and (1) pair of pants. Women's clothing patterns can be made to fit sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
Quilts on an English Farm by Kaffe Fassett
Threads receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.
San Francisco-born artist Kaffe Fassett is a celebrated name in the quilting world. His work has been commissioned by the British monarchy, American fashion designers, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has authored numerous bestsellers, including Quilts in Italy, Quilts by the Sea, and Quilts in an English Village.
Know Me 2064 Vest and Jacket
Threads receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.
Know Me patterns offer stylish and versatile designs, including the ME2064 rain jacket, which combines a cropped jacket and a vest that can be worn together or separately. The boxy-fit jacket features a hood, snap closure, and multiple pockets, while the vest has a zippered front and cargo pockets. This sewing kit includes templates, fabric recommendations, and instructions for sizes 44-52, proudly made in the USA.
Style Arc, Hendrix Coat
Threads receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.
The Hendrix coat sewing pattern from Style Arc is an unlined, panelled design with long two-piece sleeves, a button or snap front, and optional top-stitching. It features binding along the neck, hem, and sleeves, along with angled patch pockets and dropped shoulders. Recommended fabrics include wool, linen, faux fur, or velvet, with fabric estimates and trim details provided for sizes 4-30.
Mettler Seraflex
Threads receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.
Mettler Seraflex Elastic Thread is a 50wt thread designed for superior stretch and recovery, making it ideal for various fabrics and garments. It is easy to handle and sew, ensuring consistent, high-quality stitching for any project. Perfect for garments, quilts, and more, this thread delivers reliable results every time.
Replies
To Misspat,
Re your question as to successful buttonholes,
the Husqvarna Designer 1,makes wonderful buttonholes, and is a fantastic sewing machine.
Good luck with making your decision,
My little Brother PC-2800 also makes lovely buttonholes.
Chris, I've tried that machine and was impressed with its good-looking and EASY buttonhole feature.
Carol
I also like the eyelets, which are easy to do.
I didn't want much in the machine I wanted to supplement my mechanical machine... I just wanted good looking buttonholes and eyelets.
On some machines you could not get eyelets unless you put in something like "Card G"... when the buttonholes were "Card A".
I had folks (usually sewing machine salefolk) ask my why I wanted eyelets... and why I didn't want to trade in my mechanical. Obviously they wanted me to give them a truly nice machine for a trade-in and sell me a super-duper souped up machine.
Nah!! I'm too cheap.
Anyway... I like having a machine set up for the eyelets with the other set up for straight stitching next to it. That way I could sew up these Christmas bags by stitching up the side... sewing in the eyelets, stitching in the casing:
This post is archived.