buttonhole stitch
Edge-finishing loop technique
A buttonhole stitch is a looped sewing stitch used to reinforce the edges of buttonholes and prevent fraying.
The technique creates a firm, raised edge by wrapping thread around the needle before pulling through.
Beyond buttonholes, it's used decoratively in embroidery and for finishing blanket edges—where it's sometimes called a blanket stitch.
Fiber for stitching
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- hoopRigid circular frame
- embroidery flossSix-ply craft thread
- crewelWool yarn for embroidery
French knot · needlepoint · cutwork · drawn thread · hardanger · whitework · eyelet · picot
Fan-shaped edible shellfish
- borderOuter edge or limit
- trimRemove unwanted edges
- hemFolded garment edge
- cutworkEmbroidery with removed sections
eyelet · decorative border · outline · binding · finishing
Sense of emotional resolution
- garmentArticle of clothing
- gimpBraided fabric trim
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
tailored jacket · coat · cuff · placket · facing · interfacing · hand-sewn · menswear
Small reinforced hole
- grommetHole-protecting ring insert
- secureProtected from harm
- strengthenMake more robust
- durableAble to withstand use
overcast · whipstitch · stress point · fastening · anchor · stabilize
thread
Fiber for stitching
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- hoopRigid circular frame
- embroidery flossSix-ply craft thread
crewel · French knot · needlepoint · cutwork · drawn thread · hardanger · whitework · eyelet · picot · silk
scallop
Fan-shaped edible shellfish
cutwork · eyelet · decorative border · outline · binding · finishing
closure
Sense of emotional resolution
couture · tailored jacket · coat · cuff · placket · facing · interfacing · hand-sewn · menswear · womenswear
eyelet
Small reinforced hole
- grommetHole-protecting ring insert
- secureProtected from harm
- strengthenMake more robust
durable · overcast · whipstitch · stress point · fastening · anchor · stabilize
button, buttonhole, buttonholes, buttoned, buttoning, buttons, hole, holes, holed