Sew a Hand Stitched Buttonhole
When you're making homemade clothes, or repairing your existing garments, you may need to create your own buttonholes. Hand-stitching your button holes will create strong holes that won't tear from removing buttons, and adds a touch of professionalism to your finished project.
Steps
- Decide upon your buttonhole placement. Mark your fabric with a common pin.
- Measure the size of your button. Using a ruler, measure the widest diameter of your Collect Antique Buttons.
- Cut a tiny slit in your fabric. For a snug fit, the slit should be slightly smaller than the diameter of your button. Stitching will slightly increase the size of the buttonhole.
- Stitch around the opening of the buttonhole. Using double thread, stitch a tight blanket stitch. Place one stitch next to another. Place a second row of blanket stitch over the first row of stitching, if needed.
- Finished.
Tips
- If possible, strengthen your work with a small piece of iron-on interfacing or a small piece of scrap fabric. Place it on the wrong side of your fabric, beneath your button or buttonhole, before stitching.
- Reinforce your stitching as needed.
Things You’ll Need
- Garment
- Common pins
- Ruler
- Buttons
- Scissors
- Needle and matching thread
- Interfacing or scrap fabric
