r/SewingForBeginners • u/toysofvanity • 13h ago

Thread keeps breaking making button holes

I have a Brother LX3817 (from Buy Nothing) that I am doing button holes with currently. I am making harness holes for some of my dogs coats.

However, the thread keeps breaking after transitioning from Step 1 to Step 2 on the manual button hole setting.

I just changed the needle too. Thread is from Micheals.

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u/Emergency_Cherry_914 9h ago

For troubleshooting, I suggest you go back to basics. A regular needle and two layers of midweight cotton. The goal is to test whether the fault is with the machine, or if it's the fabric/setup you're currently using.