Before beginning to work the buttonhole, we have to know the size of the button we are going to use. The buttonhole should always be a little bit smaller than the button itself, so that it doesn’t come unbuttoned. Once we reach the spot where we want to make the buttonhole, we’ll...
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Bring the needle up in front of the previous stitch in the middle of it and make the same arch once again. 3 Repeat the same steps and try to keep the arched stitches approximately the same height. 4 You can work one more row of looped buttonhole to fluff the flower up a little...
is decorating the groomsmen’s buttonholes (‘boutonniere’). If you want these to match the bride’s bouquet, prices start at around £25 per person, and average at approximately £30. If you’ve got 5 groomsmen, and each one decorates their top buttonhole, this costs roughly £150...
When should I cut the flower spike?As soon as the flowers wilt and begin to drop off the stem (called a “spike”), it can be cut. Prune the spike off at the base, being careful not to accidentally snip any leaves or roots as well. Phalaenopsis orchids are an exception: they will...
makes a flower shape. I did this for the bouts for the guys/moms. I even put 5 beads on one strand for the pearl bouts that I made for the grandmothers, so they would make clusters. Just experiment, and see what looks good. You can always cut the crystals off the wire to start ...
How to Make a Drawstring Moneybag Purse: If you’ve ever wanted to sport that Scrooge McDuck or Rich Uncle Pennybags style, then you’re in luck! This simple sewing project will give you a perfect place to store your phone, wallet, keys, gold dubloons, a
An overlooked accessory that’s especially great for warmer weather is a boutonniere. You can pop a realistic silk blue cornflower boutonniere into the lapel buttonhole of your gray suit jacket to bring on the spring. Can you wear blue or gray shoes in classic menswear?
You can always get the ushers to wear a special tie, waistcoat, pocket square or buttonhole to make them clearly part of the wedding party, and bridesmaids can sport uniform bouquets. Shopping on the high street for bridesmaids dresses will always be cheaper than from specialised bridal ...
Rows 1 and 2 until ribbing measures 2″, working buttonhole on 3rd (5th) Row. (To make buttonhole: At beg of Row, K1, P1, K1, YO, P2 together, continue in ribbing as established across Row. Work a button hole every 2″ until 6 have been completed.) Switch to 8 straight needles....