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Buttonhole
Stabilizers and Interfacings
Automatic Buttonholes
► interfacing helps with stability and with the buttonhole
durability
► select the interfacing to suit the fabric type
► for thick and fluffy fabrics an embroidery stabilizer can
be used. The fabric feeds better
Corded Buttonholes
General
► cord reinforces and enhances the appearance of
buttonholes with raised beads
► the loop of the cord should be at the end of the button-
hole most subject to wear = where the button rests
► position the work accordingly
Ideal Cords
► perle cotton no. 8
► strong hand-sewing thread
► fine crochet yarn
Keyhole Buttonholes
► mark the bead length only
► the correct eye length will be added when the button-
hole is sewn