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Medieval button hole tutorial Sew A Button, Ancient Clothing, Medieval Embroidery, Medieval Garb, Thread Up, Medieval Costume, Sewing Stitches, Button Hole, Medieval Clothing

These instructions are for left-handers. Click here if you are right-handed, to see the images in reverse. Cut a straight slit through the fabric to the intended width of the final buttonhole. Draw your knotted floss up through the fabric from the bottom side to the top, about 1/4 inch away from the slit, … How to Sew a Medieval Buttonhole Left-Handed Read More »

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juxtapose: How to make Spanish Snap Buttonholes Oval Template, Bound Buttonholes, Basting Stitch, Mending Clothes, Sewing Machine Basics, Old Dog, Garment Pattern, Heirloom Sewing, Diy Sewing Clothes

Hey, you can teach an old dog new tricks! I’ve been making bound buttonholes for years, but have often been frustrated at how large the “lips” are, no matter what I did to make them smaller. Then last weekend I discovered Spanish Snap Buttonholes in a book I’ve had for ages “Couture - the art of fine sewing” by Roberta Carr. Now, I have to admit, I often overlooked this book in favour of others in my collection because of the photos inside - eyewatering 1980’s outfits (be aware!). I’m taking…

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