Common fastening problems

Bunching and uneven buttonholes.

• Stitches bunch: interface, and level the foot with a scrap.
• Buttonhole too small: add the button's thickness.
• One side denser: don't pull; check balance.
• Fraying: sealant before cutting.

Sources

All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.

1. SewCraftly: How to sew buttonholes and buttons