Janome Button Shank Plate

The button shank plate is ideal for making a shank when sewing on a button. When attaching buttons to thicker fabric, such as when making a coat or tailored jacket, you need to make a 'shank' for the button to prevent it from pulling on the fabric. The Janome Button Shank Plate is ideal for this task.

When sewing on the button, the Shank Plate is placed between the button and the fabric.

The Janome Button Shank Plate is an extremely versatile piece of equipment. In addition to its original purpose, it has become increasingly popular as an aid to overcoming the problems of thick seams such as those found on denim jeans or home furnishings.
When you come to the thick seam you either end up with a run of tiny stitches where you sew over “the hump” or you try pulling your sewing through and risk breaking needles.
The Button Shank Plate Is The Answer. Sometimes known in America as the “Humper Jumper”, once you’ve tried it you will understand why they gave it this nickname as this clever attachment helps you over all those “humps” caused by thick seams.

Instructions for sewing thick seams
Stitch to the point on the fabric where the “toes “of the foot have reached the thick seam and then stop and lower the needle into the fabric. Raise the presser foot and place the Shank Plate under the rear of the foot to bring it level with the seam. The Shank Plate has two ends of varying thickness so use the end that is most suitable to bring you level.
Stitch until half way across the seam then stop and lower the needle into the fabric. Remove the Shank Plate from the rear of the foot and place it in the front of foot. Stitch again until the foot is onto the Plate. Lower the needle into the fabric once more, remove the Plate and continue stitching. You will find that you have stitched over the thick seam very easily and have maintained an even stitch length.
The “Shank Plate” is also useful for working on thick fabric when experiencing difficulties at the start of a seam. Place the Shank Plate at the back of the fabric and under the rear of the presser foot to bring it level, once again using the relevant end of the plate to achieve this. When you begin to stitch you will be able to start easily at the edge of the fabric and again maintain an even stitch length.

Janome machines are organised into several categories. It is important to buy the correct foot or accessory for your specific machine, so please check your machine category before buying any feet or other accessories.

Janome Part Number - 832820007