- Close the bag and place the closing tab over the top.
- Mark where you want a buttonhole and the button under the buttonhole.
- Sew the buttonhole lengthwise on the tab, using the instructions for your sewing machine.
- Sew the button in place. How to Sew on a Flat Button |How to Sew on a Shank Button
Free Sewing Patterns For an Adorable Stylish Handbag
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide
The Button and Buttonhole Bag Closure
Button and Buttonhole Closure on the Tab Closeure
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
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- Materials List and Cutting Instructions
- Prepare the Straps
- Placing the Bag Bottom
- Placing the Straps - Attaching the Bottom and the Straps
- Side Seams - French seams
- Squaring the Bottom Corners
- The Tab Closure
- The Top Edge of the Bag
- The Button and Buttonhole Bag Closure
- Sewing to Keep the Sides Tucked In
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