Sewing concept

Buttonholes

Slits cut into the fabric and finished with stitching to allow buttons to pass through.

Where it is used

Creating Buttonholes

p. 7
  1. Transfer the buttonhole markings from the paper pattern piece to both sides of the waistband. To determine the buttonhole size, add 2–3 mm to the diameter of your button. Before sewing the buttonholes on the skirt, test a buttonhole on a fabric scrap. Sew the buttonhole. Press and cut open.
Creating Buttonholes
Open the step in the "Asymmetrical Wrap Skirt PDF | Casual Long A-Line Skirt | Everyday Midi Skirt Sewing | Classic Wardrobe | L--XXL" pattern →

Sewing Inner Buttons

p. 8
  1. Mark the button positions on the wrong side of the waistband near the right side seam.
Sewing Inner Buttons
Open the step in the "Asymmetrical Wrap Skirt PDF | Casual Long A-Line Skirt | Everyday Midi Skirt Sewing | Classic Wardrobe | L--XXL" pattern →

Buttons & Buttonholes

p. 22
  1. Sew on the buttons and create the buttonholes, following the markings on the pattern. If your fabric is too thick for buttonholes, you can attach buttons to the right front panel just for decoration, and add snaps for actual fastening, making sure to place them according to the pattern markings.
Buttons & Buttonholes
Open the step in the "Collarless blazer sewing pattern, button-front jacket or cardigan-style jacket | Classic blazer | XS–M | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Sew Buttonholes and Buttons

p. 13
  1. Baste the buttonholes, transfer the button placement marks, and sew on shank buttons.
Sew Buttonholes and Buttons
Open the step in the "Linen Vest Sewing Pattern | Sleeveless Peplum Top PDF | Summer Button Up Shirt | Trendy Waistcoat | L-XXL" pattern →

Step 6: Final Finishing - Pressing & Buttons

p. 3
  1. Thoroughly press all seams and edges using a pressing cloth. Mark and sew the buttonholes on the coat fronts. Hand-sew the buttons in place.
Step 6: Final Finishing - Pressing & Buttons
Open the step in the "Oversized coat pattern / Winter women coat pattern / Straight coat for women pattern / Loose coat pattern / Coat pattern with instruction" pattern →

Buttonholes and Buttons

p. 47
  1. Stitch the buttonholes and sew on the buttons, following the markings on your pattern. Sew the buttons onto the sleeve vents.
Buttonholes and Buttons
Open the step in the "Oversized Coat Sewing Pattern | Women's Winter Coat | Loose Straight Fit with Illustrated Instructions XS-M | A4, USLetter, Plotter" pattern →

Sew Buttonholes and Buttons

p. 13
  1. Baste the buttonholes, transfer the button placement marks, and sew on shank buttons.
Sew Buttonholes and Buttons
Open the step in the "Peplum Waistcoat Pattern PDF | V-Neck Button Vest | Tailored Sleeveless Top | Womens Linen Blouse | XS-M" pattern →

Marking Buttonhole

p. 21
  1. Mark the location for the buttonhole on the right edge of the front according to the markings on the pattern template.
Marking Buttonhole
Open the step in the "Ruffle Wrap Top Sewing Pattern: Y2K Draped Shirt (A4, Letter, Plotter) US 2-12" pattern →

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← alternative toSnaps