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December 28, 2011

The Original Buttonhole Buster™ by SN Designs Co


The original bright yellow plastic Buttonhole Buster tool placed flat under a sewing machine presser foot over purple fabric to fix uneven buttonholes.
The Buttonhole Buster™ keeping the foot level
to completely eliminate uneven buttonholes.

What is the Buttonhole Buster™ and what is it for?  The Buttonhole Buster™ is another problem solving invention from the SN Designs Co, the small company that invented the Original, One and Only Hump Jumper® and the quilter’s third hand, the Puts-it™: the sewing notions that solve such frustrating problems.  The Buttonhole Buster™ is the solution for sewing buttonholes in those impossible places: collar bands, narrow cuffs, and areas with lumpy, bumpy seams such as thick seam allowances in small places.

The bi-level bottom of the Buttonhole Buster™ is its creative feature:  the unique bottom allows the presser foot to fit snugly where thick seams cause the general purpose or buttonhole foot to sit unbalanced.  Narrow pattern pieces such as collars and neck bands are examples of where seam allowances cause the presser foot to wobble due to uneven thickness.

Using the general purpose, lower the presser foot into the grooved out section of the Buttonhole Buster™, between the long front feet, and continue sewing the buttonhole.  The grooved out area holds the presser foot in place Use the metric/inch measures to gauge uttonhole length.  Placing interfacing between the fashion fabric and the facing will help insure perfect buttonholes in impossible places.  To assist with sewing buttons with shanks, use the keyhole opening on the opposite end of the foot. 

The Buttonhole Buster™ is designed to help make better buttonholes.  Remember; before you start your buttonhole make sure you complete the prep work: placement, measurement, interfacing, and double check buttonhole length with circumference and diameter of the chosen button.

The Buttonhole Buster™ is the perfect tool for your hard to sew buttonholes.  Adding it to the notion box, right next to the Hump Jumper® and Puts-it, you will have all the sewing notions that solve such frustrating problems!  Hint - use a piece of Velcro to attach it to your sewing machine, right next to your The Hump Jumper® - you’ll always have it handy!

The original Hump Jumper®, Puts-it™, and Buttonhole Buster™ are available directly on my Official SN Designs Website or via my Etsy Shop if you prefer checkout out there!

Happy Sewing,
Sandy



SN Designs Co – the inventor of the essential sewing tools that solve such frustrating problems

November 28, 2011

The Sewing Notions that Solve such Frustrating Problems!



SN Designs Co invented the original, one and only Hump Jumperâ in 1989, the Puts-itä in 1991 and the Buttonhole Busterä in 1997 to solve those frustrating sewing products. These products are available both nationally and internationally from your favorite fabric store, on-line sewing notion source or by contacting SN Designs Co directly.  


tThe original bright yellow plastic Hump Jumper tool placed flat under the back of a sewing machine presser foot to keep it level on thick seams.
The Original Hump Jumper® – Sew Clever!
Keep the presser foot perfectly horizontal on thick layers.

The Hump Jumper® solves the problem created when a “hump” tilts the presser foot out of the required horizontal position for a smooth even feed.

The Hump Jumperâ idea originated when Sandy had a couture bridal shop in Beverly, Massachusetts.  Finding it frustrating to sew many layers of fabric with even straight stitches, she decided to invent something because sticking paper, wads of material, or whatever under the back of the presser foot was not the solution to her frustration.

Sewing since the age of four, Sandy knew if she needed this great idea, then every sewer in the world needed one.  The hardest part in the process was finding a mold maker that would make the injection mold and then convince them to create a mold to her specifications when they had no idea how to sew. Through a process of Show and Tell, the mold was finally made by a lady’s high-heel shoe manufacturer. When the orders started pouring in and the Hump Jumperâ  started moving out their door, the mold-maker nicknamed Sandy “The Hump Jump Lady.” The name has stuck with her.


The original bright yellow plastic Puts-it tool held in a hand, guiding and flattening deep purple fabric layers smoothly under a sewing machine needle.
The Puts-it™ - Sew Useful!

The Puts-it™ is the perfect notion for manipulating seams and fabrics: shaped to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand it's perfect for arthritic fingers.

The Puts-itä, if you use your imagination, you will see one end is the shape of a flat head screwdriver and the other, the tip of a pencil.  Yes, her corners have been turned with a pencil. Sewers understand there are no mistakes - just bits of added lace or trim! The screwdriver was used to control lace, ruffles, and gathers under the presser foot.  How many needles were broken! Now you have the Puts-itä, your third hand.

The original bright yellow plastic Buttonhole Buster tool placed flat under a sewing machine presser foot over purple fabric to balance uneven buttonholes..
The Buttonhole Buster™ – Sew Simple!

The Buttonhole Buster™ with its rounded bi-level bottom allows the presser foot to sit snugly where seam allowances cause the general purpose foot or buttonhole foot to sit uneven.

The Buttonhole Busterä was requested by a friend who just could not sew proper buttonholes in collars or waistbands because of seam allowance. The Buttonhole Busterä, with its patented bi-level bottom, solves the problem of the presser foot not fitting in uneven places.
  
As a Fashion Design Professor, many of Sandy’s students also experienced these problems so she decided to find a solution for these Frustrating Sewing Problems. 

The solution: The Hump Jumper®, The Puts-itäand The Buttonhole Busterä.

Happy Sewing,
Sandy

For inquiries, wholesale orders, or product support, please visit my Official SN Designs Website contact page or message me directly through my Etsy Shop!




SN Designs Co – the inventor of the essential sewing notions that solve such frustrating problems