Episode 119: Buttons and Buttonholes




Love to Sew show

Summary: <p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2848" src="https://i0.wp.com/lovetosewpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/LTS-Buttons-1500x1000.jpg.png?resize=1140%2C760" alt="" width="1140" height="760"></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From creating a strong buttonhole to finding the perfect button for your project, we cover all the details when it comes to buttons and buttonholes! We discuss hand-sewing and machine sewing button techniques, and some helpful tips to ensure you have well-sewn buttons on all your garments!</span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thanks to Buffy for supporting Love to Sew! For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit <a href="http://www.buffy.co">Buffy.co</a> and enter promo code LOVETOSEW.</span></p> <hr> <p><em>This post contains Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.</em></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://helensclosetpatterns.com/product/pona-jacket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Helen’s Closet’s recent pattern launch: The Pona Jacket!</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/new-arrivals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blackbird Fabrics New Arrivals!</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/33rD0zx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shirtmaking: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing by David Page Coffin</a></li> <li>For fine thread for your shirt making, uses cotton embroidery thread or silk thread.</li> <li>Button shopping in Vancouver: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.buttonbutton.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Button Button</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dressew/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dressew</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Button shopping options online: <ul> <li>For handmade buttons, shop Etsy! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/EachToOwn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Each to Own Buttons</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ArrowMountain" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Arrow Mountain Buttons</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>For variety: <ul> <li><a href="https://shop.buttons.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">buttons.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.lotsofbuttons.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lots of Buttons</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <div id="attachment_2853" style="width: 510px;" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/EachToOwn?section_id=27026631" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img class="wp-image-2853" src="https://i1.wp.com/lovetosewpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Each-To-Own-Classic-Round-Button.jpg?resize=500%2C487" alt="" width="500" height="487"></a></div>