Knowing how to sew a buttonhole is such a useful sewing technique – and can be done by hand as well as on a sewing machine. Follow our beginner's guide ...

For each buttonhole, cut a 3-inch square of fabric. If the fabric has a loose weave, apply fusible interfacing. On the garment, make two vertical buttonhole placement lines to mark the ends.

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