But how do you sew a buttonhole? Many sewers use the buttonhole setting on their sewing machine to complete a professional-looking buttonhole. But it is also possible to sew a buttonhole by hand. This ...

Begin by making a trial buttonhole on a scrap of the fabric you will be using for your garment. This gives you a chance to try the technique and will warn you of problems you might have with ...

How to hand sew a buttonhole, button, or hem; create darts for a dress; and mend a sock or a snagged jumper.