Oct 20, 2021 · This ensures perfect placement for every buttonhole (assuming you start at the correct spot). This feature is especially useful if you plan to make the same garment multiple …

Jan 29, 2019 · Creating a bound buttonhole can seem intimidating, but you’ll find that it’s actually surprisingly simple when you take a look at this collection of easy-to-follow tutorials, tips, and …

Oct 19, 2022 · Before working on a garment, test the buttonhole embellishment in the chosen fabric to make sure it pleases you and that it is the right size to complement the button. If you …

Dec 7, 2021 · Fix a hairy buttonhole. 1. Gently pull the extra threads away from the buttonhole between the zigzagged sides. Be sure not to cause snags or pulls in the garment when …

May 26, 2015 · Cut each welt 1 inch longer than the finished buttonhole. 2. Align the raw edges of one welt with the buttonhole placement line; baste. Repeat with the other welt, abutting the cut …

Jun 20, 2013 · Hand-sewn-look buttonhole. In “Buttonhole Basics” from Teach Yourself to Sew, Threads #168 (August/September 2013), author Linda Lee shares her favorite buttonhole tips …

Aug 23, 2021 · 7. Edgestitch to secure the placket edges and buttonhole seam. Sew close to the placket edges, and stitch along each side of the buttonhole seam as well. Stitch close to the …

Nov 17, 2010 · Buttonhole Construction Notes Classic bound buttonholes are positioned horizontally and placed in a vertical row on the front edge of a garment. For this traditional …

Oct 10, 2019 · Buttonhole stitch. The buttonhole stitch looks similar but it has an extra loop, or purl, along the edge to secure the stitch more firmly and to add thread where a buttonhole …

Jan 9, 2012 · In the example pictured the buttonholes are exactly 1-inch long. Make a sample with your fabric to see if the buttonhole size is right so the button can pass easily through the slot …