Button Sampling

At City and Guilds some of the samples need to include using the

machine feet and attachments. I encourage students to 

use the buttonhole foot and try some of the machines 

pre-set button hole shapes. 

Sara also tried different size buttons on her sample 

to really learn how to use her machine.

Other fastenings are being added.

its well worth experimenting and stretching yourself

so you learn new things with your machine,

or return to those techniques you aren't sure of.

Sugar Bag Corners

Jo has made this bag with lots of details.

The main body of the bag is lots of patch worked pieces. 

The sugar bag corners are on the outside of the bag and decorated 

with buttons.

The handles are able to move up and down with the buttons

and button holes.

I have been extolling the virtues of buttons and button holes

this month at class and lots of students are trying them for the 

first time. They are finding out how liberating it is 

to finally be able to do and make them.

Well done Jo for liberating your button holes.

I tell everyone it take a bit of practice.