MASTERING STITCHED BUTTONHOLES

A good machine-sewn buttonhole has a two-part goal: It should emulate fine ready-to-wear, and it ought to stand up over time without fraying or gaping.

Topics covered:

• Components of a buttonhole and how to adjust the stitches for different fabrics
• Types of buttonholes and choosing the correct one for your fabric
• Choosing the right thread
• Compensating for thick fabric
• Using stabilisers
• Automatic vs manual buttonholes
• Cutting open a buttonhole
• Unpicking a buttonhole that didn’t work

For most projects, the buttonholes are the last detail, a scary prospect if you’re nervous about making a mistake at the end. We’ll explore how to confidently sew them as a project’s finishing touch.

FORMAT - Lecture
WHERE - online
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