Tutorial: Sew a buttonhole without a special attachment or foot

Most newer sewing machines have automatic buttonhole features, or special attachments or feet that do most of the work for you. But you don’t NEED a special feature or attachment to make a buttonhole on your sewing machine. Hannah from Palindrome Dry Goods shows how you can sew a buttonhole on your machine – with no special attachment, foot, or even specialty stitches required. She explains the anatomy of a buttonhole and then shows how to make the stitches on your machine.

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Sew a Buttonhole Without a Special Foot! by Palindrome Dry Goods

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!