How to Sew Buttonholes: Beginner to Expert

[@pmb1161]

Cording button holes! Now I know what those nubs are for on my button hole foot! Cool!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad I was able to share something new :)

[@margheritamiceli8940]

your Milanese pronunciation is perfect! greetings from Italy!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I am chuffed to hear it! Thank you and greetings from Canada.

[@elizabethalexander-pukerud7951]

Thank you again. I've made button holes but they make me hurt! Lol your videos are so much better than many! Most!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You are kind. Buttonholes are challenging indeed! I still struggle with mine so we're all in the same camp.

[@sarahs784]

Not that you need it, as you seem to be the buttonhole master, but you can get buttonhole attachment feet. I've used one on my vintage Singer straight stitch sewing machine, it's a bit of a faff to set up, but once it's attached and you've set the length, bight and width, it works like a charm. I think I got mine for about £25 and they are on ebay sometimes, at least in the UK. Keep up the good work!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I just might get myself one then! When there's a tool to make life easier, I'm game.

[@troebeliewoep]

I love mine, but now that ive got a button to big for the attachment im fumbeling

[@kristentakakuwa8417]

I really appreciate your humor and your high quality video productions!! Thanks for doing what you do and for sharing your knowledge in a fun and effective way. I learn something new every time. 😺

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh, wonderful. A compliment of the highest order! Thank you and thanks for watching. Happy sewing.

[@julieerickson7445]

It’s fun to learn and to be entertained at the same time!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Indeed it is and thank you.

[@the_irav]

Stop spying me! 🫣😅😂 -- I was thinking it's time I learned how to so button holes properly and bang.... the best tutorial ever 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I can't help myself. I like to have a little peep every once in a while. Good luck with future buttonholes. 🙏🏻

[@lm5203]

Thanks for the tutorial on buttonholes. I've always been terrified of doing them... But now I will practice and defeat my fear. Lol

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You've got this. Doing this is video was good practice for me too. Fears exist to be conquered :)

[@solarwinds-]

Love your videos. I think you are so funny and charming and I learn a lot from you. For example, while I was watching how to make a welt pocket, It dawned on me that the bound button hole is just a tiny double welt pocket.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Isn't it fun making these connections in ones mind? And yes, a good point!

[@tyshaunneblet8691]

You have done it again first how is your mom doing and second you look great thanks for this video it has help me in many ways than one very clear and understandable ay god continue to bless you and the many wonderful stuff you have been bringing to us one❤always

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Mom is great, thank you for asking. Thank you for watching as well. Many blessings to you as well.

[@virginiabenatti8546]

Discovered u on instagram. Hi... My grandma gave me a sewing machine for my birthday a couple years ago and I'm slowly learning how to make the thing I want. Thanks for the videos.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks for coming over to KZbin and checking out my content. Happy sewing and hopefully you learn to make everything you want!

[@ryanperkins8227]

Great, video - really appreciate you going through each of the techniques rather than just one! You missed one though - you can get what's called a "buttonholer attachment" for most straight stitch or zigzag lockstitch machines. It's a whole little machine that replaces your presser foot and can do a whole variety of sizes and shapes of buttonholes, plus bartacks usually. After selecting the shape, size, stitch width and length, you basically just align the fabric, clamp, and sew until it's finished. Aside from a dedicated ($5000) buttonhole machine or hours of hand sewing, I think this is the only way to get a keyhole style buttonhole rather than a straight stitch one, although it's not a proper milanese one for sure and doesn't look as good. But they can produce nice, repeatable results with minimal technique. Recommend getting a metal one if you can, the plastic ones are pretty janky.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with myself and others in the comments here. 🙏🏻 It helps others watching the videos as well.

[@janesmith4617]

I use a craft knife fitted with a chisel blade to cut open my buttonholes. It means I don't have to worry about cutting them too far, as I never push along the buttonhole with the blade. Works a treat!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks a great solution. Thank you for sharing your way of doing it. Thanks for watching.

[@lizbethdavern53]

great overview. i never knew what those prongs were for NOW i know!! thank you!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad it helped.

[@Kobe29261]

Said with all the generosity in my heart; I expected your face on a Texas Land-holder, pipe billowing smoke, chewing and spitting tobacco - easy on the eyes so the gals come around for prime cuts, lol! Unbeknownst to all the town-folk, who know you as a hard-charging-takes-no-bullshit rancher, you keep this adorable KZbin channel where you show noobs like me how to sew buttons on their mothers sewing machines. And we all collude to keep your identity hidden cos you don't want folks thinking you are sweet . . .

[@CorneliusQuiring]

hahaha. Perhaps that is truth after all, but I guess we'll never know ...

[@hascallwaithe947]

Hi my friend you have done it again first how is your mom and second you look great thanks for the good work you been bringing to us all I am shouting you out from new York God bless you and your family one❤ always

[@hascallwaithe947]

Hi my friend you have done it again first how is your mom and second you look great thanks once again for the good work you have been bringing to us all I do appreciate I am giving you a shout out from new York God bless you and your family one❤ always

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful, hello across the lake. Mom is great. We may do another video at some point :) I hope you are well too and thanks for watching.

[@TaDarling1]

Super interesting video. I had never heard of the Milanese buttonhole. Always learning something new from your videos.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful. I am happy to hear I was able to share something new. So much of what I've discovered is others sharing it with me and then me passing it on :)

[@dawnbowra8885]

Your tutorials are very easy to follow. ❤

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I am happy to hear it.

[@mariontilton8494]

Thanks for this video. I never new about the cord on the buttonhole foot. Great idea.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. Thanks for watching.

[@GM-qq1wi]

I occasionally turn to the aide of a local tailor for installing my buttonholes. I once made a jacket and ruined the buttonholes, ever since I've paid a tailor to do them if it's in a visible area or if I don't want to ruin expensive fabric.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh nice, that's a great idea. It sure would suck to ruin a garment that you put so much effort into!

[@DodonaWind]

Interfacing! Brilliant! That will make my buttonholes far more secure. 😁 I never would have thought of that.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh nice, may your future buttons be crisp & clean.

[@DodonaWind]

@@CorneliusQuiring It's also usually on corsets, so withstanding the strain the busk would put on those holes is imperative.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Ahhh. I'm impressed you make corsets.

[@illeib2565]

I like your humor and your way of explaining, you are great...I would even say more awesome!👍

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful, I'm glad you think so! Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻

[@margitschendel1605]

Thank you! Greetings from Brazil. 😊

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻 Greetings back from Canada.

[@CameronPriceJ]

doing the buttons this weekend on my jacket :) Thank you so much for your clear and intructive videos!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh nice. Hopefully the buttonholes turn out as desired and the coat is to your liking.

[@fredthegreg]

Very nice! Luckily, my Brother 625 has all the button hole designs programed into the machine already, so all I gotta do is press the start button and presto. 😊

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Now that's the kind of fancy machine I need! Very cool. Thanks for watching regardless.

[@cchamilton1985]

I've been loving your videos as I'm learning how to sew. I made my first Kilt this last week using tips from your videos on how to build a waistband and properly hem the fabric. If you ever take requests or if you're looking for video ideas, I've yet to find a good video on thread selection. I wanted to use 100% cotton fabric and thread when I made my kilt and when I went to the store to pick out a thread I was very lost and even at the fabric store the people there didn't really know the difference in the different kinds of thread other than the package said it was made for this or that. I tried searching online while I was at the store but everything I found was more of the same. I ended up buying 100% Cotton quilting thread and used that. When should I use 100% cotton vs polycotton blend? What weights and thread types work best for different kinds of sewing jobs? I have a different body shape than most people so off the shelf stuff doesn't fit right and I'm hoping to start making some of my own, properly fitting clothes. Thank you for all of the hard work that goes into these videos!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself and what you're working on. You're asking good questions. I don't know too much about thread myself but I may end up doing a bit of research and sharing what I learn. Thank you for the suggestion. Good luck with your kilt and hopefully it turns out as you desire.

[@aatashiwadoremi]

If you are still looking for info about thread choices for different fabrics, clothing, projects, etc., the book “The Ultimate Thread Guide” by Becky Goldsmith is somewhat helpful. She doesn’t specifically say “if you’re sewing a buttonhole, use [this] thread,” so it isn’t going to be a guide that has specifics. Rather, she goes into the strengths and weaknesses of different thread types, how the thread is stranded together, and how fiber content can affect the thread and gives you the information so you can make a more informed decision for your project. I don’t know if that will be helpful, but it might be something to look at? The book is very short and is more like an informational packet, so it might be better as an ebook or to borrow from your library if they have it. I do wonder if there are good resources available on the internet that could help with this. I’m feeling the urge to do a bunch of research about thread now, haha.

[@idsvandenbooren]

I love how clear you explain things but sometimes it is hard to see the chalk marks can you use a contrasting chalk or fabric maybe? Besides that thanks for teaching me the little things that make the difference!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Yes, that is a good point. I realized that as I was editing the video, thanks for pointing it out and for watching. Happy sewing.

[@Maggi1108]

Thank you for making this fun and easy !

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🤠🙏🏻

[@bryceiliff4459]

Helpful, thank you

[@philipthomas6392]

Excellent demonstration and explanation. Your videos are always so informative.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful, I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.

[@abductedbyaliens7518]

Amazing video. Thank you so much for being a good teacher, so freaking insightful❤

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad to hear it!

[@BillMuffalo]

There are also bound button holes, which use extra fabric similar to a welt pocket but tiny.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Those ones look great indeed!

[@ynesvasquez1235]

Very Interesting and easy to follow

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad to hear it.

[@Ursaminor31]

I learned so much sir, thank you

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks for watching!

[@lucitasz]

I love you cornelius

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🙏🏻

[@mlee6050]

As on newest video so might see better, I seen video of you doing men trousers, is there tips or a video as guide for making trousers and maybe top that fit like skinny jeans do? I don't like jeans and want to make all my own clothes than use the shops for my clothes

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Yes, I have 2 videos all about making pants. You can follow the pattern drafting method, but just make the pattern tighter to be a skinny pant. kzbin.info/aero/PLtDVn_Yb2SVunNpcCO_g8n-uJUS_ZhsgA

[@patriciakellyadams134]

I hate buttonholes. Even with a machine buttonholes, I can't get them straight. I love snaps. 😊

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Snaps are fun to put on as well too :)

[@troebeliewoep]

I just have one question left, might be a silly one but how do I know how long to make my buttonhole? Is it the length of the button, a little longer? Am I supposed to just experiment a little on a scrap?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That's a great question! I just recently made a video about this exact thing. kzbin.infoPqtQMgZfORg?si=FWMU8i2GvovaZ7SC

[@Raviindian20]

Super ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🤠🙏🏻

[@drhelenloney1426]

So THAT'S what those fork things are for on my button hole foot. :0

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad I was able to share something new :)

[@pamelaspooner7183]

If you embroider then you can do a Milanese.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Those are beautiful indeed.

[@eleanagordon662]

where did you learn how to do this

[@CorneliusQuiring]

A combination of experimentation and random patchwork of online tutorials.

[@solarwinds-]

👀Been binging on 🌽today. 👀

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Sounds like you had a yummy day :) Haha