How to Sew a Buttonhole

Using the Drawstring Bag Project, we are going to learn how to sew a buttonhole.

Video Tutorial on Sewing a Buttonhole

Practice sewing buttonholes on scrap material. Then do the following project making a buttonhole in the hem of a drawstring bag.

Drawstring Bags of Various Sizes

For a shorter size bag use a 11 x 19 1/2 inch rectangle piece of material

Fold fabric in half lengthwise, placing right sides together. Stitch along sides of material, leaving the top open. Make a buttonhole in the center of one side about 1-2 inches from the edge. Fold edge down 1/4 inch, then 1 inch. Stitch along bottom edge.



Using 1 yard of ribbon or cording, attach a safety pin at the end. Push through the buttonhole and continue pushing through to the other end.



Take out safety pin and tie a knot at the end. Use bags for organizing or storing whatever you need.

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