How to Sew a Closed Buttonhole Stitch with Ease? Craft Neat Edges

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I was exploring all kinds of buttonhole stitches. So I was thinking what should I try next? That’s when Closed Buttonhole Stitch come to my mind. The picture of it catches my attention.

Let neat loops and structured design seem to almost leap off the page, whispering, Try me. And I’ll show you something magical. And it really creates something beautiful. Cause it isn’t in some parallel lines it stands out from the corward. And makes a perfect embroidery.

That’s why I decided to try out this decorative stitch.

Closed Buttonhole Stitch

Let Me Show You How To Close A Buttonhole Stitch.

The Closed Buttonhole Stitch usually forms a beautiful diamond shape or triangle shape. But let’s be honest, getting it perfect on the first try?

sketched the diamond shape onto the fabric

That’s easier said than done! So, to play it safe and set myself up for success, I grabbed a pencil and lightly sketched the diamond shape onto the fabric with a fabric marker.

Then thread my 11 size needle with 20 inch long thread and take out the needle from the end line of the shape of edges of buttonholes.

take out the needle from the end line of the shape
Then push the needle in through the center of the shape

Then push the needle in through the center of the shape. I don’t pull it down like you would do for a cross buttonhole.

Instead,

I guide the needle through 45 degrees angle through the right side line, letting it peek back out at the center line. 

I guide the needle through 45 degrees angle through the right side line

Now comes the fun part,

Wrap the thread in the needlepoint & pull the needle all the way.

Wrap the thread in the needlepoint & pull the needle all the way. Kinda like making a buttonhole loop.

Got your 1st stitch line of triangular shape? Ok great.

Now push the needle in the middle line and wrap the thread the same way for the 2nd stitch. Pull the needle until it is locked. Now your half diamond is done.

Now push the needle in the middle line and wrap the thread

Now for the 3rd stitch,

I put the needle in the same way from the left side wrap the thread and pull

I put the needle in the same way from the left side wrap the thread and pull.

Now let’s keep doing this diagonal motion until you complete the whole closed buttonhole stitch embroidery design. This is perfect for buttonhole embroidery.

closed buttonhole stitch embroidery design

So yeah that’s how to close a button hole stitch is done. Isn’t it easy? It is but I know at 1s glance it may sound complicated. So watch this video tutorial to clear out confusion.

Closed Buttonhole Stitch Embroidery

After that one attempt of this form of buttonhole stitch and done successfully beautifully, I didn’t stop. I tried closed buttonhole stitches on many embroidery and all of them were stunning. So stunning that it’s also worth selling as handcraft I think. 😜

And There You Have It

The Closed Buttonhole Stitch in all its structured, elegant glory! I love it more than the knotted buttonhole stitch. Watching the diamond pattern take shape is such a rewarding experience, isn’t it? 

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Maisha Soumee

Maisha Soumee

Hi there! I’m Maisha Soumee, the proud torchbearer of our family’s sewing legacy and the driving force behind this website. With Grandma Manha’s teachings as my foundation, I’m honored to continue the tradition of craftsmanship and creativity. As a passionate seamstress, I’m dedicated to sharing the joy of sewing with you, our valued community.

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