How Do You Prepare To Make A Buttonhole?
Because the placement of the buttons can affect the appearance of the garment you are making, it is something you should not rush. This eHow can walk you through the process of preparing to make a buttonhole. Choose the button or buttons you wish to use in your sewing project when you prepare to make a button hole. When you have made your choice, carefully measure the button to determine its diameter. This is especially important when you buy the button at a flea market or a second hand store. However, if you buy the buttons from a sewing shop, you may find this information printed on the card to which the buttons were affixed. Mark the position of the buttons on your fabric with a pencil of tailors chalk when you prepare to make a button hole. If you are making a piece of clothing from a pattern, this positioning may already be specified. If not, try to plot the position of the buttons so they are equidistant from the top and bottom and from each other. Begin to mark the lines for the
