Teresa in MO Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I am sewing the flower girl dresses for my dd's wedding, which is in 4 weeks. I am almost done with the first one, which is for my 18mo granddaugther. I can't make the other one until I get the muslin dress I made back with markings since the 4 yo lives 24 hours away. I put the buttonholes on the bodice of the dress. I was cutting the buttonholes, when my seam ripper slipped and cut a 1/2" slit diagonally through the buttonhole. I don't know what to do, but I can't do anything right now because I'm upset. I'm putting it up for now. That's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 I had a cousin that always used to say on a galloping horse no one will notice. :grouphug: I wish I could just leave it alone, but if not fixed somehow it will fray and grow bigger. Plus, it went through the buttonhole, so that needs fixed also. I'm going to take it with me on Wednesday, when my dd has a fitting for her wedding dress. Last week, the seamstress who is doing her alterations told me if I run into any problem with the dresses, bring it in and she could finish them. I'm hoping she'll have a solution. She really is wonderful and does a very good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Can you put a stabilizer under the button holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 :grouphug: Could you take a small, delicate, same color as the dress applique, create a button hole in that, and then sew it over the torn button hole? That should hide the problem and give a "reinforced" button hole too. If there are only a few buttons, this could be done for each of them to create a uniform look. Just a thought. I agree that no one will notice either way. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 You can also apply fray check to the cut, then carefully mend it. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayesW Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Put a square of iron on stabilizer underneath and iron it on. Then, use a tight, small zig zag where you cut the slit int he buttonhole. IT will hold fine through the wedding. I've made the same mistake before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Put a square of iron on stabilizer underneath and iron it on. Then, use a tight, small zig zag where you cut the slit int he buttonhole. IT will hold fine through the wedding. I've made the same mistake before. this is what I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 You can also apply fray check to the cut, then carefully mend it. . . :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairytalemama Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Put a square of iron on stabilizer underneath and iron it on. Then, use a tight, small zig zag where you cut the slit int he buttonhole. IT will hold fine through the wedding. I've made the same mistake before. :iagree: Me too. :grouphug: I have had more sewing disasters than I can count over the years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccad777 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I agree that you should stitch it and no one will likely notice it. I'm sorry this happened to you! So frustrating! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyP Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 You can also apply fray check to the cut, then carefully mend it. . . This is what I was thinking. Whatever you choose, I bet YOU will notice it more than anyone else, so don't worry too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I would mend it, and then maybe could you sew a bow/flower/embellishment of some sort over that spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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