The buttonhole stitch is a hand embroidery technique used to create a decorative edge around a buttonhole opening. It is typically used in conjunction with a buttonhole insertion stitch, which creates the actual opening.
- Start by threading your needle and knotting the end of the thread. Position the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole opening, with the knot resting on the wrong side of the fabric.
- Bring the needle up through the fabric and take a small, vertical stitch that is parallel to the edge of the buttonhole opening.
- Bring the needle down again on the opposite side of the buttonhole opening, and take another small, vertical stitch that is parallel to the edge of the buttonhole opening and slightly overlapping the first stitch.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3, taking small, vertical stitches that overlap each other and are parallel to the edge of the buttonhole opening until you reach the end of the buttonhole opening.
- Once you reach the end of the buttonhole opening, tie off the thread on the back of the fabric.
Note: The size of the stitches and the spacing between them will depend on the fabric you're using and the size of the buttonhole. It's always a good idea to practice on scrap fabric first to get a feel for the technique and to test the size of the stitches.
Buttonhole Stitch - Pic Tutorial For Bignners
