Supplies : Hand Sewn Buttonholes
Tools & Supplies
· 1 × fat quarter of Essex fabric (in a light to medium colour)*
· 0.25 metre of medium weight fusible interfacing*
· spool of Gütermann Heavy Duty Topstitching Thread* (contrasting in colour from your Essex fabric for visibility)
· Clover Gold Eye Embroidery Needles (No. 3–9)* (or a similar embroidery needle, we will be using size 6–8)
· beeswax*
· Frixion fineliner pen*
· small clear ruler with inches*
· 1 × button 3/4" or 7/8"*
Optional:
· thimble*
· silicone needle puller* (recommended)
· appliqué scissors
· visibility aids: reading/magnifying glasses, neck light, or anything else you may require to see fine detail work*
· embroidery needle threader*
* items with an asterisk are available for purchase at the workroom