Sew perfect buttonholes with Jo's beginner dressmaking tutorial

Dressmaking can be such a rewarding hobby. Not only is it a relaxing creative pursuit but you get to create your own garments in whatever fabric you like - how good is that?

Buttonholes can be intimidating for the novice dressmaker but they needn't be so scary. In this video, Jo from Minerva walks you through the process of sewing buttonholes and all the pitfalls to look out for.

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[helensmith]

Jo thank you as always. When you sew button with machine does this technique allow for the shank distance. Hope this makes sense. ❤

[englishroses]

Another terrific video, Jo! I have been sewing for years but took a 10-year break and just getting back into it so even I find your videos helpful! I love that chalk mechanical pencil you use. Can you tell me what it’s called so I can look for one. Many thanks! ❤️

[helenweatherby]

Would have made more sense to film the making of the second button hole without the automatic button hole foot!
Good tip re the hair grip though.

[frankjanvari]

hello very nice lady tailor please kindly film how to sew a button on using the sewing machine please OK ?and please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal how its used to sew please OK?please kindly let me know OK?thank you very much