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How do I sew a buttonhole with a sewing machine?

Our friends at Simple Sew have got a fantastic beginner's guide to sewing buttonholes, including advice for corded button holes and extra-long ones too!

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Should I use vertical or horizontal buttonholes?

Proper button placement is key to a professional looking garment. This easy how-to from Itch to Stitch not only explains whether you should use a vertical or horizontal buttonhole, but also the size and placement.

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What type of buttonhole shape should I use?

When should you use a regular, rectangular, rounded, keyhole or tapered buttonhole? Ex Sewing Bee Lauren Guthrie talks you through the pros and cons. She even has a video showing you everything you need to know about sewing buttonholes!

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How do I get perfectly spaced buttons?

This is usually just a case of careful measuring but there are a couple of handy tips and techniques to help you. Serious dressmakers might want to invest in a clever tool like the Simflex buttonhole gauge, which automatically measures the spacing for you. Sewholic shows you how to use a Simflex when sewing a shirt. We also love this clever buttonhole hack from I Am Sew Crazy which just uses a piece of elastic!

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How do I sew professional buttonholes?

There are some excellent tips on the Sew Essential blog. We particularly like the simple explanation of the difference between one-step and two-step buttonholes and the expert advice for getting a neat and tidy finish.

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How do I finish off a buttonhole?

The Avid Seamstress has some great advice got preventing fraying, which is especially useful if you're working with slippery fabric. The proof is in the pudding - the blouse looks absolutely stunning - we're definitely adding the pattern to our must-sew list.

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How do I make sure my buttons are lined up with my buttonholes?

It's so easy to fall at the final hurdle when sewing a buttoned garment! Take the time to make sure your buttons are perfectly positioned with this quick and simple guide from Tilly and the Buttons.

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How do I stop the dreaded "waist gape"?

We've all been there! You try on a beautiful button-front dress which fits perfectly but every time you move, the space between the buttons at your waist opens up. Well, it's Emmie to the rescue! Her simple guide is a real game-changer.

Make sure you go and check out all of these brilliant bloggers and show them some love!

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Emily Shirtdess Free Pattern

Now you've mastered all of these skills, why not put them to use with this fantastic FREE shirt-dress pattern?

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Looking to stock up on buttons? Check out the range over at Simple Sew.

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