How To Make A Buttonhole Loop​? Simple Steps To Create Perfect Buttonhole Loops

I needed to stitch a button pocket for the back of my dress. But I didn’t have the energy to do the whole buttonhole stitch. So, I was wondering if there is any cheat code for attaching a button. 🤔

And guess what? There is! 😉 The lazy way to attach a button is a buttonhole loop. This loop is perfect for using a button without all the buttonhole stitch hassle. So, I’ll explain how to make a buttonhole loop​.

Learning wouldn’t be enough for me, so I ran to try it out and learn how to make a buttonhole loop without holes.

How To Make A Buttonhole Loop For Beginners?

To make a buttonhole loop, follow 4 steps-

1. Push the needle from the wrong side
2. Anchor The Buttonhole Stitch With A Knot
3. Insert Your Needle Through The Fabric From The Bottom
4. Repeat The Process Again 

The needle position and thread type may change depending on the type of buttonhole stitch.

If you’re working on something where the inside won’t show, like a lining, you can focus more on making the front look neat.

To lock the knot more intensely, do 2 or 3 stitches here.

To anchor the buttonhole stitch into place, start by making ⅜  inch loop with your thread. However, the spaced loops depends on preferences as:

Here are some great options for your buttonhole loop sizes:

1. For a 1/2 inch width, you can go with a 3/8 inch spacing between loops.
2. Another choice is a 1/2 inch width with 1/2 inch spacing, giving a nice, balanced look.
3. Try 3/8 inch spacing with 1/2 inch spacing if you want a different combination.
4. For a tighter fit, a 1/2 inch width with 1/4 inch spacing works well.
5. And if you want more room, consider a 1/2-inch width with 1-inch spacing.

For now, I’m using ½ inch loop. After forming the loop, insert your needle and pull it through to create a small knot like all the types of stitches. This secures your stitch in place. You can use this loop size for half buttonhole wheel stitch.

These little knots will ensure everything is firmly secured and won’t come undone as you continue stitching. It’s a simple step, but it adds extra stability to your buttonhole, keeping it strong and neat. You can apply this trick for knotted buttonhole stitches, too.

Insert your needle through the fabric until it comes out near the spot where your knot is. You need the needle to come out right along the fold line, so if it’s slightly off, just adjust it until it’s in the suitable button loop placements.

Once you’re happy with the positioning, push the needle through, but don’t pull the thread.

Leave just ¼ inch of thread so you can easily start your stitches. This extra step ensures your buttonhole will start cleanly and exactly where you want it.

After you’ve adjusted your needle position and left some thread, it’s time to repeat the process. Insert your needle back into the fabric beside where it came out, following the same path. 

Pull the thread through until it’s snug but not too tight. This time, ensure your stitches are close together for a nice, clean edge. 

As you continue, leave just enough thread between stitches, allowing for flexibility.

Keep going until you’ve stitched around and created a nice study buttonhole loop. Now, you can use it to hold the buttonhole.

That’s how to make a buttonhole loop. But not every project will go this smoothly. You may face different scenarios where you need to do buttonhole loops. What should you do then? 🤔 no worries, I’ll tell you that also! Here are a few different scenarios for doing a buttonhole loop:

How To Make A Button Loop With Fabric?

Making a buttonhole loop without the fabric is tricky but fun. It gives a different look to your dress. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Prepare Your Fabric: Start by deciding where you want the buttonhole loop to go. Make sure your fabric is pressed and ready for sewing stitch.
2. Create a Fabric Loop: Cut a strip of fabric for the loop about 1.5 to 2 times the width of your button. Fold the fabric strip half lengthwise, with the right sides together, and press it flat.
3. Sew the Edges: Stitch along the long edge of the folded fabric, leaving the ends open. Use a straight stitch and a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Once you’ve sewn it, turn the strip right side out using a turning tool or a safety pin to help push it through.
4. Attach the Loop to the Fabric: Position the fabric button loops where you want it on your fabric, ensuring it’s appropriately aligned with your button. Pin it in place.
5. Sew the Loop Down: Use a straight stitch to sew the loop onto the tube of fabric, securing both ends. You can also go back and forth a few times to reinforce it, ensuring it’s strong enough to hold the button.
6. Finish the Buttonhole Area: If desired, add decorative stitching around the loop or reinforce the area further by sewing a few extra stitches around the garment edge.

How To Make Rouleau Button Loops?

This is another technique to make button loops. You can use this technique whenever you want stronger belt loops than embroidery thread. Here is how to do it-

1. Start by cutting a strip of fabric about 1 to 2 inches wide and 8 to 10 inches long. The length can vary depending on the size of your button and how long you want the loop to be.
2. Fold the fabric strip in half lengthwise, right sides together. Press the fold to create a crease. This will help you keep the fabric neat.
3. Stitch along the long open edge of the folded fabric strip with a 1/4-inch seam allowance, leaving the ends open. This can be helpful if you are doing an open buttonhole filler stitch.
4. Use a turning tool, a safety pin, or a chopstick to carefully turn the fabric tube right side out. This may take some patience, but it will give you a clean finish.
5. Once you’ve turned it right side out, press the tube flat with an iron. This will help it maintain its shape.
6. Fold the fabric tube to form a loop. Position it where you want it on your garment or project, ensuring it aligns with the button placement.
7. Pin the loop in place and sew it onto your project using a straight stitch. If needed, you can sew across the ends of the loop to secure it well and down the sides.
8. If you need more than one loop, repeat the process for each additional rouleau button loop.

If you want more details like this, read our buttonhole wheel embroidery stitch instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ’s)

Outro

So yeah, that’s how to make a buttonhole loop​. You can use it whenever you feel lazy, like me 😛 it sounds like a cheat code, but it still serves its purpose. If you want to learn more sewing tricks like this, stay with Sewing Inspo to learn more about stitches without a sewing machine.