How to Sew a Buttonhole by Hand – Ultimate
What thread do you use for hand sewing buttonholes? Traditionally, silk buttonhole twist thread (for example [1] , [2] , or [3] ) is used for hand working buttonholes. It’s a thicker silk thread that’s very strong, and it creates a beautiful shiny appearance. It can be challenging to source based on your location, so if you, like me, can’t get your hands on it you can also use regular topstitching thread. I use Gütermann’s Top Stitch thread as it’s the same thickness as the buttonhole twist, and it looks really nice when sewn up. Supplies: Gimp Gimp is a type of cord that consists of a wire or silk core wrapped in silk. It’s a thin but really strong, inflexible material. It is used to add extra strength to handsewn buttonholes so that they don’t stretch, grow and distort with use. It’s most commonly used when hand sewing buttonholes into tailored projects like jackets, coats, or waistcoats, so you can choose not to use it on lightweight garments like...