Phone: 212-398-3538
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Online site: Jonathan Embroidery
Best for: Saving you from making dreaded buttonholes
Just like the sign says, Jonathan Embroidery in the garment district sews professional-grade buttonholes while you wait.How fabulous is it that you can get professional buttonholes made in NYC's garment center—while you wait—for $1-$2 per buttonhole. I really don't like making buttonholes. Does anybody? I mean, by the time I put my buttonhole foot on, make a test sample or two, the technicians at Jonathan will have sewn 10 perfect buttonholes.
So yes, I am a complete Jonathan Embroidery buttonhole convert, letting them sew all my buttonholes for me, keyhole and regular. You usually don't have to wait long to get your buttonholes made—I'm typically outta there in twenty minutes or less. Do have your buttonholes marked in advance, either with pins, chalk or marker. The only thing left for you to do will be to snip some threads. Now if they could just sew the buttons on for us….
Note: Jonathan's takes cash only; no credit or debit cards accepted.
A buttonhole technician preparing to sew buttonholes on a coat I made in 2008.
A view of the buttonhole area. 
Sewing a keyhole buttonhole.
Hundreds of thread color options.
Jonathan Embroidery has a decent selection of buttons.
Looks like they have lots of thread with which to match, or do you take your own?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder about this service. I really need to get my coat finished in the next couple of weeks so I can try them out!
ReplyDeleteMeredith, you can use their thread. I always do.
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ReplyDeleteI use them all the time. Usually a few people in line but goes quickly!
ReplyDeleteThe next coat I make I will drive 200 miles from Boston to NYC to use this service! This is a great post! Thank you.
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