How to Sew a Hand Stitched Buttonhole

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide upon your buttonhole placement.

   Mark your fabric with a common pin.
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   Step 2: Measure the size of your button.

   Using a ruler, measure the widest diameter of your button. , 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. , 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. ,
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   Step 3: Cut a tiny slit in your fabric.

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   Step 4: Stitch around the opening of the buttonhole.

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   Step 5: Finished.

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