The buttonhole stitch is considered one of the most beautiful and popular ways to process the edges of various textiles. In addition, it is used in handicrafts to design appliqués, crafts, children's toys and souvenirs. To everyone who the seam interested, it will be useful to familiarize yourself with several recommendations and the procedure for its implementation.
Along the edge of the product
The thread is secured near the edge of the item to be processed. If threads fall off the material, it is better to bend the edge. The needle and thread are brought out through the fold and, after making a small indent, the fabric is pierced again, bringing it towards you. At the same time, the thread is placed under the needle, pulling it out completely.
Having done similar actions, you can see that the upper part of the stitches lies on the edge of the fabric. Therefore, the buttonhole stitch is quite often used for overcasting. In manual technology, this is what is considered the most suitable option for these purposes.
In most cases, a buttonhole stitch is made using a needle and ordinary threads. However, sometimes it can be “composed” of air loops crocheted. There are several varieties where the seams can differ in the length of the stitches, be made in a circle, or be decorated with beads, seed beads or sequins.