Thanks Judi! I watched a You tube on the buttonholer and thought it did a good "looking"job but maybe they aren't sturdy - will have to try one when I find one of these machines for a test drive. Do you mind me asking what you paid for it - I contacted the distributor who quoted me a price that I think is too high....and there is a dealer in Michigan that is only another 1/2 hr or so drive - would like to get the best price I can, of course!
J