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Posted by Jim Small on February 18, 2006, 4:58 pm
Does anyone know of a button attachment device to make instant repairs? I
used to have one with 'dog-bone' plastic fasteners that were inserted with a
injection device. Only problem was the plastic would age fast and the button
would fall off soon after the repair.
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Posted by Doug&Michelle on February 18, 2006, 5:02 pm
> Does anyone know of a button attachment device to make instant repairs? I
> used to have one with 'dog-bone' plastic fasteners that were inserted with
> a
> injection device. Only problem was the plastic would age fast and the
> button
> would fall off soon after the repair.
>
>
A needle and thread, it only takes 1 minute to properly attach a button, I
did it myself yesterday, boy was I amazed! Not totally instant, but pretty
darn close.
HTH
Michelle Giordano
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Posted by Kay Lancaster on February 18, 2006, 10:42 pm
> Does anyone know of a button attachment device to make instant repairs? I
> used to have one with 'dog-bone' plastic fasteners that were inserted with a
> injection device. Only problem was the plastic would age fast and the button
> would fall off soon after the repair.
The one I have is called a hand sewing needle <g>
Fast way to sew on a button:
Cut a length of sewing thread 4x your comfortable sewing length. For me.
for a single button, it would be about 4 ft.
Double the thread, then thread a crewel/embroidery needle (big eye)
with the doubled thread. Make a knot in the ends of the thread, so you
have 4 threads caught together. Beeswax or a little Thread Heaven works
nicely to prevent tangling.
Sew the button on -- usually just 3-4 stitches (which gives you 12-16 thread
thicknesses), then a quick couple of wraps to form the shank, and tie off.
See also: http://vintagesewing.info/19th/1892-sn/sn-02.html#buttons
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Posted by David Harmon on February 19, 2006, 1:06 am
On 19 Feb 2006 03:42:03 GMT in alt.sewing, Kay Lancaster
>The one I have is called a hand sewing needle <g>
I don't know if that's allowed for a guy. I sew buttons on the
machine. Set width to the spacing between the holes, drop the feed
dogs, and a couple of seconds later it's done.
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Posted by Veloise on February 19, 2006, 9:44 am
David Harmon wrote:
> >The one I have is called a hand sewing needle <g>
>
> I don't know if that's allowed for a guy. ...
OK, sir, wash your hands for fifteen minutes, then slide into a
tasteful pale green smock that ties up the back. Put on a head covering
and a mask slipped over your ears. Lay the shirt on a table under a
bright light and snarl, "needle! Thread!" Quien es mas macho?
HTH.
--Karen D.
whose SISTER does this every day, but she doesn't merely portray one on
TV
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