How to make button holes

Learn how to sew buttonholes 3 ways - with a one step stitch on a sewing machine, freehand on a sewing machine, or sewing by hand.

Learn all about making perfect buttonholes through troubleshooting common problems sewists encounter when making a machine buttonhole!

Hey, you can teach an old dog new tricks! I’ve been making bound buttonholes for years, but have often been frustrated at how large the “lips” are, no matter what I did to make them smaller. Then last weekend I discovered Spanish Snap Buttonholes in a book I’ve had for ages “Couture - the art of fine sewing” by Roberta Carr. Now, I have to admit, I often overlooked this book in favour of others in my collection because of the photos inside - eyewatering 1980’s outfits (be aware!). I’m taking…

1. Supplies., 2. Measure, 3. Measure, 4. Mark, 5. Stitch., 6. Like so., 7. Buttonhole., 8. Finishing., 9. Done stitching., 10. Cut., 11. Check button., 12. If I sewed it on... Created with fd's Flickr Toys

I’ll be honest buttonholes are scary! They are a lot of work and they are usually the last thing you do on a sewing project – so if you mess it up your could ruin all your hard work. Never fear my hand how to make buttonholes for beginners guide will show you the basic...

This easy bound buttonholes method gives the most accurate results, especially if you are a beginner when it comes to sewing bound buttonholes.

This easy bound buttonholes method gives the most accurate results, especially if you are a beginner when it comes to sewing bound buttonholes.