Tutorial: How to Sew An Exposed Button Fly

[@carlyp2091]

This video has been a lifesaver! I bought a homemade pattern and there was a piece missing and the instructions were minimal. You saved me. Thank you for posting this!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Glad it helped!

[@ktkrogstad]

Suuuper helpful! Exactly what I needed to know and slow enough to be able to fully understand each step.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@apappl07]

Thank you for the step by step tutorial! So helpful.❤❤❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad that was helpful!

[@jackiecaton1087]

Fabulous job. I’ve been sewing for about 70 years but have not done many flies. Thank you.

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@Azziondra]

It's a mystery no longer! Thank you so much!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@mzp1422]

this is so clear and helpful, thank you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@65ashburn]

Great detailed tutorial

[@TomKatStitchery]

I"m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@lkjhgfdsazxcvbnm3145]

Thank you, great tutorial!

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@tufornumberone]

Phenomenal tutorial. I am making the Lander shorts (first time making shorts/pants) and my first try was a fail. Crotch was awful. Your process was much easier than their sewalong, and your instruction was thorough. Now that I have the front done, I still have to figure out how to put it together with the back since I have abandoned their directions but that shouldn’t be that hard. Thanks for the great video.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I’m so glad to hear that this was helpful!

[@SewNaturalDane]

Whitney this was a really great tutorial. Will definitely save this for later use. Thanks for sharing.

[@annedawahare9243]

The video makes it look so easy, I am going to try this on my next pair of shorts. I love your top, what pattern was it?

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! It’s the Kalispell dress by Itch to Stitch.

[@cruelcimmcia859]

Did you ever make it ???

[@houseinnorthcarolina9439]

Great job! I think I may be able to do this. Not sure I would have had the courage before your great and easy instructions.

[@TomKatStitchery]

This is great! You should definitely try it!

[@DoloresDeeBodnar]

I really like that look and your technique, going to o this. Saved tutorial

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@sandyheller5438]

Wow. I’m so impressed. That was an excellent tutorial. I have always wanted to know how to do this. Thank you soooo much.💕

[@lavadajenkins2955]

Thanks for that, Whitney. You made it look so easy I think I can actually do it.

[@lynneprentice4278]

Thanks Witney! You made that look so easy and you explained it so well! 😄😄👍

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@nynurse2]

You did THE BEST tutorial on this!!! ❤And I have watched many. Thank you 🙏. PLEASE do the Hidden Button Fly??? Im a new subbie.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Great suggestion!

[@audreywring1920]

Hi Whitney, well explained button fly tutorial. 👏

[@charlenejutras1595]

Great tutorial! You made it look so easy! Thank you for sharing.

[@bellepoupee61]

Thank you so much ! You are such a good teacher, a little question, did you cover your ironing station with calico? I have been covering my ironing board with heavy cotton and all the hair of my house stick to it so I was wondering if this would be better. TFS. Christine

[@TomKatStitchery]

Mines covered in a heavy cotton canvas/drill.

[@amalrashid6682]

I found this tutorial so so helpful. Thank you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I’m so glad!

[@darleenlindstrom5381]

Thank you! I followed you step by step and yippee! Fly front in perfect.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I’m so glad!!

[@sallydingle321]

Fantastic tutorial Whitney and filmed perfectly 👌💖😁😘

[@TomKatStitchery]

Aww, thank you, Sally!

[@norakathleenbertoglio4414]

Great video...thank you! I ordered the Ash jeans pattern over the weekend and it is on the way to me.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Woo hoo!

[@kscheuerman5378]

Whitney, Your videoagraphy....is that the right word...I don't know what it is. Whatever it is called, you are doing just fine!! Thanks so much for showing this. I know it will be very helpful.Take care & God Bless.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I’m so glad 😂. The videography is definitely a learning curve.

[@charlottesuarez3036]

This is not a criticism, but could be a hack, have you ever used a double needle to do the top stitching so that it will look more even. I remember a teacher in high school making that suggestion once when I was younger.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I have not tried that, but that could totally work as long as you were using a strong enough needles for the thickness of your fabric.

[@bethp8436]

Great video. I would like to see your mallet that you use to flatten your bulky denim fabric with. Also, could you tell us where to purchase one please. Thank you 🙏😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

I’m demonstrating the mallet in my flat fell seam video that goes up next week. My mallet was made by a friend, but a rubber mallet from the hardware store works great.

[@k3of5ks]

Another great video that I will most definitely refer back to when I make my Morgan jeans. Thank you! 💕

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@karolprior2436]

Thanks, that was really clear instructions.

[@stefanpeach2664]

Thanks so much whitney. Going to have a go at these shorts. Susan Peach

[@johannevinet5083]

Great tutorial. Thanks. One comment and one question. That soft pink colour suits you so much. Question: what is the brand name of your iron? I found the answer to my question in your sewing room tour video! Great help and going shopping. 😆

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! My iron is this one: www.wawak.com/Pressing-Spotting/Irons-Mini-Boilers/Professional-Irons/hot-steam-gravity-fed-iron-sgb-900/?sku=IRN17

[@jisola9508]

Lovely tutorial, ma'am 💕

[@TomKatStitchery]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@vixter]

Great tutorial

[@beaquezada]

Thank u so much!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@bethcooley9224]

This is great! I don't have a serger so what would be the best way to finish the edges?

[@TomKatStitchery]

You can use a zig zag Stitch as well.

[@DoloresDeeBodnar]

second time watching, best fly tutorial ever! Thx again for what you do

[@TomKatStitchery]

That’s great and makes me so happy!

[@carolynpierce6694]

Did you use woven or knit fusible interfacing?

[@TomKatStitchery]

Woven

[@janetdupree6353]

Hi Whitney. Thanks so much for your tutorial on exposed button fly. I know you put a lot of effort into your demos. However, I encourage you to please try to keep your fingers out of the way when want us to see something. I only got the briefest peek at your bar tack placement. Also, somethings you fiddle with fabric so much I can barely focus on one area. Again, I know you want us be successful, and do appreciate your willingness to teach us.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I really do appreciate the constructive criticism. I can definitely keep that in mind when filming future tutorials. You are very correct that I want you all to be successful!

[@janetdupree6353]

😘