How on earth do you get...

kellynkay · **How on earth do you get...**

That ribbon through the tiny button holes? Is there some trick, because in my world this is sooooo frustrating! Grrrrrrrrrrrrr

jessthenurse · 06-28-2007, 07:36 AM

No idea. Ask Ember; I'm sure she'll know.

mommyfink · 06-28-2007, 08:12 AM

Ember probably has a better trick but I just fold it and try to push it through.

blessed_with_6 · 06-28-2007, 09:56 AM

You curse outloud! Believe me, I know!

EmberNevill · 06-28-2007, 09:56 AM

LOL Yeah, its kinda tricky. I cut the end of the ribbon at a very sharp angle so that the tip can go through the hole.. then I just pull it through and push through the other hole then tie it. Sometimes if the hole is super small and it doesnt work that way.. I push it through with a xacto knife.

Bucsnpats · 06-28-2007, 10:07 AM

I have been waiting for the replies on this one!! Thanks for asking!!

So I guess the moral of the story (question) is...PATIENCE??? LOL

kellynkay · 06-28-2007, 10:18 AM

Thank you SO much! You have just saved a crazed woman whatever sanity she has left...if my kids don't take it this week, those darn buttons would have

EmberNevill · 06-28-2007, 10:26 AM

I usually use white ribbon on my buttons.. so I buy that thin white silk like Offray ribbon.. that works well.

scruggle · 06-28-2007, 11:36 AM

I have been using a long skinny needle with a long hole in it. Look in the sewing or plasitc canvas section at the craft store. It makes it easier for me because once I get it through the hole of the needle, I can keep going.....

eap8898 · 06-28-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by scruggle

I have been using a long skinny needle with a long hole in it. Look in the sewing or plasitc canvas section at the craft store. It makes it easier for me because once I get it through the hole of the needle, I can keep going.....

I have that same sewing tool as well and that's what saves MY sanity on the few occasions that I decide to thread ribbon. Ahhh...it is a wonderful tool!!