Corded buttonhole
Corded buttonholes that are sewn with gimp threads
are more stable, durable and have a professional
appearance. Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread.
1. Loop a piece of heavy thread or pearl cotton over the
finger at the back of the foot (A). Pull the thread tails
under the foot, toward the front, then secure around
the finger at the front of the foot (B).
2. Stitch a buttonhole. The satin buttonhole columns
will stitch over the cord.
3. When the buttonhole is finished, lift the cord off the
fingers and pull out the slack.
4. Thread the cord ends into a needle, pull to the
wrong side and tie ends before cutting excess.
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