Episode 88—Mastering Buttonholes for Gorgeous Garments

The Straight Stitch Episode 88
Janet Szabo

Do you fear and avoid buttonholes? As a sewist, you can't hide from them forever, and mastering them will open a whole new world of possibilities. Modern sewing machines also do most of the heavy lifting for you. Whether you make them by hand, use a four-step machine setting, or whip them out automatically with a modern electronic sewing machine, there are some tips to make the process easier. And nothing beats practice!

SHOW NOTES

Remy Raglan by Sew House Seven

Free Range Slacks by Sew House Seven

Geranium Dress by Made by Rae

Wrap Me Up by Gail Yellen

Check those vintage sewing books—Vogue, Singer, Reader’s Digest—for some excellent tips on buttonholes!

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Janet Szabo’s website
Big Sky Knitting Designs website—Purchase digital copies of Janet’s knitting patterns and order copies of her books.
The ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup’ Blog—Janet’s commentary on life in Montana

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