Video tutorial
If you are a visual learner, watch a video tutorial below or on the Practical Embroidery YouTube channel. In this video, you’ll find easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that will have you creating the Buttonhole bar like a pro in no time.
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Buttonhole Bar Stitch
Buttonhole Bar Stitch Embroidery is one of the variations of the Blanket stitch. In essence, the Buttonhole bar is a Blanket stitch worked around the thread to create a bar detached from the fabric.
Applications Of The Buttonhole Bar
This hand embroidery stitch is widely used in Whitework and cutwork embroidery. Also, it is used in decorative embroidery to depict the raised bars in botanical designs.
But besides the decorative purposes, this stitch has a practical scope – it creates the looped buttonholes for the garments and locker loops to hang the jacket.
If you plan to use the Buttonhole bar for buttonholes or locker loops – the foundation of the Buttonhole bar should be three or more threads. More threads can ensure the durability of the bar.
Other Variations Of The Blanket Stitch:
Learn how to embroider Buttonhole Bar Stitch
Follow the step-by-step tutorial with detailed photos below, and you will learn the Buttonhole Bar Stitch quickly. If you are a visual learner, watch a video lesson in the tutorial or on the Practical Embroidery YouTube channel to learn this hand embroidery stitch faster.
How to embroider Buttonhole Bar Stitch
Step-by-step hand embroidery tutorial
1. Make two or three straight stitches to form the base of the Buttonhole Bar. More stitches will result in a bulkier, more prominent stitch.
2. Start making Blanket Stitches around the base stitch.
3. Add a stitch at a time to fill the entire loop.
4. Tighten the loops well and be sure not to leave any gaps between the stitches.
5. After the Buttonhole Bar is stitched, pass the needle to the back and secure the thread.
6. You can use the back of the needle to make the bars. This will help you avoid snagging the base stitches and piercing the fabric as you stitch.
Video tutorial
Tools and materials I used for this sampler
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What’s next?
If you’re in the mood to explore more hand embroidery stitches, check out the Stitches and Techniques page for the list of other fantastic stitches available on my blog. From timeless classics to modern twists, a whole world of stitches is waiting for you to explore and master. Decorative stitches, techniques for filling and outlines, borders or mending – all in one place!
Don’t miss a thing!
Follow me on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Flipboard, Telegram, Reddit or Pinterest. On the other hand, you can subscribe to the Practical Embroidery newsletter and get embroidery tips straight to your inbox every week!
Need More Guidance?
The top 10 hand embroidery stitches to learn is a free online course created for beginners.
