Depending on the size of the buttonhole, slit the center as in the diagram.
Be sure you leave yourself a triangle on each end, which is large enough to be able to grab it.
Free Step by Step Directions to Sew Bound Buttonholes
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com
Cutting the Bound Buttonhole
Cut the the buttonhole opening
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.comPrev
- Basic Pointers for making bound buttonholes
- Markings For A Bound Buttonhole
- Starting the Buttonhole
- Cutting the Bound Buttonhole
- Turning to the Inside
- Creating the Buttonhole Edges
- Hand Baste The Buttonhole Edges
- Machine Sewing & Lining
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