How to Hand Sew Buttonholes | Guide to a Bespoke Suit

In this guide I cover all of the basic information that will get you started and able to practice your first 100 buttonholes. It starts from the thread and preparing the area to beginning, sewing and finishing the buttonholes and as much useful information as I can give. There is a written and illustrated version of this guide in the intro to tailoring should you prefer to read instead of listen or need some clearer illustrations of what is being done or if you are looking for a quick reminder after not sewing for a little while. The footage weaves in and out of focus at some points, but not so much that you can’t see exactly what is happening. The quality is just lower at points. If this is the first of my guides you’re seeing I am a training tailor making guides to as many parts of bespoke tailoring as I can for you to learn as well. I suggest referencing earlier content to better frame what I might do differently. There are fewer bespoke resources and it’s a different process to production garment making. YouTube: @caffeinatedtailor MakerTube: caffeinatedtailor@makertube.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaffeinatedtailor Website: https://www.TailorsPerks.co.uk Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:16 - Preparing the thread 10:27 - Preparing the hole 15:42 - Starting the buttonhole 21:14 - Keyhole 26:17 - Ending 31:41 - Keyhole tip and more information 36:41 - Soft buttonhole gimp