The Sewing Machine Classroom by Charlene Phillips

Author:Charlene Phillips [Phillips, Charlene]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: F+W Media, Inc.
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Measure and mark accurately for professional results.

MARKING BUTTONHOLES

Measure the button (as described at left) and determine placement on the garment. The first decision is whether the buttonhole should be horizontal or vertical. Tailored buttonholes are typically placed horizontally—perpendicular to the edge of the garment—for additional strength.

Next, make a small mark or insert a pin to indicate the placement for each button. Measure to make sure they are equally spaced from one another.

Using a removable marker, begin marking each buttonhole. Mark the horizontal length of each buttonhole opening, and draw short vertical marks on each end. If the buttonhole is 1" (2.5cm) long, measure ⅝" (15.9mm) in from the edge of the fabric and make a short vertical end mark. Measure 1" (2.5cm) to the left of this mark and draw a second short vertical mark. Connect these two marks with a ruler to mark the length of the buttonhole. It is helpful to extend this mark so it is easily visible while sewing.

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