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Tried using a vintage 1970s buttonholer on some heavy wool and it completely mangled the fabric.
I learned that my modern machine's automatic buttonhole function is a lifesaver for thick materials, but has anyone found a good manual method for heavy-duty fabrics?
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casey90913h ago
Respectfully disagree with @adamellis on the chisel method. That seems like a great way to ruin both your fabric and your tools. I've had good luck using a sharp awl to make a starter hole before carefully hand-stitching the buttonhole.
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