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Posted by Pogonip on May 23, 2006, 3:52 pm
Kate Dicey wrote:
> WB wrote:
>
>> Does anyone still use the old Singer or Greitz? buttonhole attachments
>> with good results or do I have to have (my only newer Pfaff) SM with a
>> buttonhole system repaired so it works? Thanks, JPBill
>
>
> I have two of the old Singer type: one that just makes oval buttonholes
> and one that uses cams to make keyhole types in different sizes...
>
> I also have 10 different styles of buttonhole on my magic HV Lily. After
> extensive use of both, my experience is that the electronic magical
> thing makes FAR better buttonholes. Many folk will say otherwise, but I
> strongly suspect that they don't get their machines serviced as
> frequently as they should. I have pictures of keyhole buttonholes from
> both. They aren't on my web site, but I can send you copies so you can
> see for yourself.
>
> Don't get me wrong: the Singer gadgets do work well enough: I just
> wouldn't call them 'sell to customer' quality. If your Pfaff is an
> older mechanical with built in semi-automatic buttonholes, there may be
> not a lot of difference in quality from the separate gadget.
>
The Pfaff 1400 series makes terrible buttonholes. So if that's the
machine, the Singer buttonholer would do better. I have had good
results with my buttonhole attachments - I have the older kind with the
metal cams, and also the newer ones that have something like 21 plastic
cams - including an eyelet. If the machine is set correctly, the
attachment makes near perfect buttonholes. Always do a practice
buttonhole before starting on the garment - don't proceed until all the
adjustments have been made and tested.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.alternate-universe
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