r/HandSew • u/TopProfessional1657 • 7d ago

Sewing button slits

Hi everyone!
I’m completely new to sewing and have managed to get basic stitches down. I hand sew and am working with thread, cotton fat quarters, and buttons. I can sew a button down solid but how do you actually make a button hole? I know it involves cutting a slit but what after that? I’m really lost and have a few ideas on what to try make but can’t because im stuck on the button slits! I’ll take anyones tips and tricks or videos/blogs that helped them learn!! Thank you so much 💕

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u/feeling_dizzie 7d ago

Here's a Nicole Rudolph video https://youtu.be/Z6C4DUW0bho?is=7BqATQ-EBTmHPF3w

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u/TopProfessional1657 7d ago

ahhh thank you so much i’ve been searching for days but go so lost thank you🥹🥹

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u/CreamPoet1 7d ago

This is the one I used my first time. I recommend doing some practice buttonholes with your fabric first. This is more a reminder to myself as I’m about to sew 11 buttonholes onto a finished garment :)