How to make a loop from thread for a button

A loop of thread, created by hand, often acts as a partner for a button on fasteners or a hook. However, before creating a part, you will need to first determine its future location on the product, taking into account that fasteners with such loops can be used in those areas of finished items where they will not experience high loads, otherwise they may break.

The thread part does not need to be displayed, so it should be located inside the product. To obtain a less noticeable loop, it is recommended to use threads that match the tone of the base material.

Overlocked loops

This type of loop can be done by hand. Or you can do it on a sewing machine by selecting a special mode for this.

The point of overcasting is to prevent the fabric from fraying on the button hole. This loop can be made either in the same color as the product or in contrast.

It depends on the idea of the item of clothing being made. So, how to make your own buttonhole by hand?

First, you need to mark the locations of the cuts with chalk or a special marker, which subsequently completely disappears. You need to draw on the front side of the future product. You need to start and finish sewing a loop with a thread using bartacks. They can be clearly seen in the next picture.

You need to make fastenings in this way: several even stitches forward, then back and forward again.

It is necessary to sheathe the place of the product where the slot will subsequently be made not tightly, leaving a small gap. So the thread with which we sew the loop will remain intact. You need to overcast one side first, and then the other.

But you won’t be able to make a perfectly even overcast buttonhole by hand. Therefore, the manual method is relevant only for those needlewomen who do not have sewing machines.

Expert opinion

Smirnova Ekaterina Anatolevna

7 years of experience in interior design, professional architect

However, given the presence of this miracle of technology, which facilitates tailoring work, the process will not be fundamentally different. The loops will only become smoother and neater.

But still, we’ll take a closer look at how to make buttonholes with your own hands using a sewing machine.

First, again, we mark everything with chalk (it is important that it is always sharp) or a marker on the front side of the clothing, linen, etc., based on the size of the button. The second is to install a special foot on the machine, which is specifically designed for sewing buttonholes. It looks something like the one shown below.

Next, we select and set the desired mode, not forgetting to first select the type of loop we need.

After stitching, carefully cut holes between the stitches with a thin blade. That's it, the stitched loop is ready.

How to sew a hanger to a jacket or coat using a sewing machine

Sometimes it happens that a purchased item turns out to be without a hanger or it is torn. It is especially inconvenient to put such clothes in the wardrobe, because without a hanger they can fall on the floor and get dirty. In this master class I will show you how to simply and firmly sew a finished hanger chain using a sewing machine.

Such ready-made hangers are sold at any fabric and accessories store. In my master class, an iron hanger will be used - it is better to choose it to match the color of the fabric.

Loops made from tucked cord

That's how graceful and airy they look.

How to make buttonholes by hand? This is not very difficult, and even not the most experienced seamstress can do it.

To make a roll (this is the second name for this loop), you need to cut a strip of fabric on the bias (5 degrees), the width of which will be 3 cm. The length depends on the intended size.

The loop should be sewn with stitches of approximately 1.5 mm, no more. Large stitches will make it difficult to turn the roll out later.

The strip should look like a funnel: at first a little narrower, and then wider. After the future loop is stitched, the excess fabric along the seam must be carefully cut off.

This will make it easy to turn the steering wheel and it will remain level.

You can turn the loop out using a needle, hooking it onto the remaining thread and pushing it inside with the blunt end. Use a thimble, it will protect your fingers from injury.

After the cord is ready, it needs to be ironed by pinning one end to the ironing board. The roll does not need to be ironed, but only slightly ironed, holding the iron against its weight, because the product should remain round and not become flat.

Now the loop from the tucked cord can be sewn to our product.

What to do?

Don't let the lack of an overlocker bother you. You can sew the overlock stitch by hand. It's not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. Of course, you will have to spend much more time, but the result may look very decent in appearance.

What is an overcast stitch? We use it for finishing fabrics during the sewing process. At the same time, they can be used to fasten individual panels. Thanks to this, you can get a very neat tissue cut. There are several ways to make an overcast seam by hand. And in our article we will try to touch on some of the subtleties of this work.

The photo below demonstrates quite clearly what a hand-made overcast seam looks like in a product.

Loops from a straight strip of fabric

Let's look at the instructions on how to make buttonholes by hand.

For this loop, a strip 3.5 mm wide is cut out, and its length will be 4 cm plus two button diameters. This strip is folded in half inward, inside out, and then the folded edges are sewn together.

You need to step back 1 mm from the edge. Next, fold the strip in half, but crosswise, forming a triangle on the fold, and run a transverse stitch along it.

We bend the ends. The loop can now be attached to the fabric.

We equalize the ends. We attach it to the front side at a distance of 4–6 mm from the cut of the item.

It is possible to finish the edges of this fastener by hemming or hemming.

Air loops

They are made from threads. It can be silk, floss, etc. It all depends on whether the fastener is hidden or not, whether it is a bright finish or a regular loop, and on the thickness of the fabric. For example, on thin silk, other loops may look heavy and rough, but a thin, airy one is just right. So how do you make buttonholes by hand?

The essence of the work is to make a loop from several layers of thread, and then finish it. The diameter of the loop should be 1–2 mm wider than the button. How many arcs are needed for this loop must be determined based on the thickness of the threads. For some, 3-4 is enough, but for thin silk, 12 may not be enough.

Loop processing options can be varied. For example, a tatting seam, when everything is overcast with a regular buttonhole stitch, but the knots are made either in front or in the back in a checkerboard pattern.

Gedebo stitch is also suitable. Thanks to this finishing, a rib is formed on the loop along its entire length.

The stitching must be done from the wrong side. The double loop stitch is also well suited for sewing chain stitches.

It also needs to be done from the inside out. Due to the fact that the needle is inserted into the loop not once, but twice, the seam is quite tight.

Materials

As a rule, the material for the loops is the same from which the curtains are made, but this is not a prerequisite.

Choose fabric keeping the following points in mind:

the strength of textiles should not be in doubt;
the distance between the fastenings is clearly calculated so that the canvas does not sag;
The same exact calculation of fastenings is needed to hold a heavy curtain.

Often curtains are made from several types of fabrics; in such cases, loops can also support the play of contrasts. Fastenings made of transparent material are used for light curtains if it is necessary to emphasize their free floating in the air. Satin ribbons and thin silks are used for the front side of the loops, and their working part is hemmed with more resistant material. You can use drapery braid, ropes, cords - anything that suits the material.

Stitching loops

These loops are difficult to make. But there is a little trick that will make the tailor's job easier. To ensure that the fabric does not fray and is accurately marked, it is necessary to use masking tape.

How to Make Buttonholes by Hand: Step-by-Step Stitching Instructions:

It is necessary to determine how long the loop will be. To do this, we use data on the diameter and thickness of the button, adding 3–6 mm here. The width of the loop itself is 6 mm. We draw a loop on graph paper, placing thin plastic and gluing it with tape. For each of the loops you need to make a blank of adhesive tape.
We carefully sew a seam along the finished frames with a stitch length of 1 mm. Also, for each individual loop you need to prepare your own facing with a width of 6.5 mm. We pin the facing with safety pins to the front side of the bead, where the loop is planned. Now you need to lay two parallel seams on the wrong side, which will exactly coincide with the front ones. The beginning and end of all seams are located exclusively in the corners.
Carefully cut first the facing, and then the bead itself and turn the edges of the facing to the wrong side. We sew all edges with fastening stitches.
We baste the hem to the board, completely pierce the layers with pins. Carefully and accurately glue the tape to the basted part and stitch. The tape can be removed, the loop is ready.

It should be noted that such loops are used, as a rule, in the process of making thick outer clothing such as a coat.

We learned the basics of how to make buttonholes by hand. But sewing is a creative process. And fantasy occupies not the last place here. It’s especially cool to think and work on how to make the fasteners into a real decoration for the whole thing, and, of course, then wear this original product with pride.

Button loop direction

Having calculated the size of a button loop, you need to determine its direction: the loops can be directed horizontally or vertically.

Vertical hinges

Vertical buttonholes are more suitable for thin and delicate fabrics. The tension from the button is distributed evenly throughout the entire loop. The button is located in the center of the buttonhole. On shirts with a button placket, vertical loops are usually made in the direction of the grain.

Male or female clasp?
If you want to follow the tradition that the fasteners of men's and women's clothing point in different directions (we won't go into the history here), know that on a women's shirt the buttonholes are made on the right side, and the buttons are sewn to the left side (from the point view of the person wearing it). On a men's shirt it's the other way around: the buttons are on the right side, the loops are on the left.

Horizontal loops

On thick fabrics, loops are most often placed horizontally, or perpendicular to the edge of the fabric. Such loops are made on coats and jackets. Horizontal loops give more freedom than vertical ones, so they are preferable for the waistband of trousers or skirts. The button tends to sit at the end of the loop, creating tension.

How to make thread loops by hand

An air loop can perform not only a functional, but also a decorative function on a blouse or dress, and it can also be made from threads.

Expert opinion

Smirnova Ekaterina Anatolevna

7 years of experience in interior design, professional architect

As a rule, air loops are made from the fabric of the product, but you can also use a corset or round cord or roller. In addition, it is possible to make air loops from threads.

The main thing to keep in mind is that fasteners with thread loops can only be used in cases where they will not be subject to heavy load. In terms of strength, they are certainly inferior to traditional options, which means they can rupture under significant pressure.

You will need:

Step 1

Fasten the thread on the wrong side and bring the needle to the front side at the point where the loop begins. Place a loop over your finger (the loop should be large enough for the button to fit through), and then insert the needle at the second point of the loop to the wrong side and out onto the face at the first point.

Step 2

Repeat the last step 3-4 times to make the loop thicker. Holding the project in your left hand, place the thread on your index finger and pass the needle through the loop, as in the photo.

Step 3

Pass the needle through the second loop on your index finger, then remove your finger and tighten the thread, pushing the resulting “knot” to the base of the loop.

Step 4

Repeat the previous step, continuing to add more and more stitches until you make sure they fit together fairly tightly.

When you reach the end, securely fasten the thread from the inside out.

According to the method of execution, thread loops are of two types - chain and overcast with overlock stitches.

You need to repeat everything again and again, and the result is a chain - a thread loop.

The next type of thread loop, a loop covered with loop stitches, differs from the chain loop in that the length of the previous one, the chain loop, can be controlled during operation. But the length of the loop sewn with buttonhole stitches needs to be determined before it begins.

You can make several such stitches connecting the beginning and end of the loop - from 2 to 4. Stitches can be done in different ways. Making punctures in the material in the form of an elongated letter O or an elongated letter X. And so it will be correct, and so. Because further on, they will still be wrapped around with looped edge stitches.

Every woman needs to be a little bit of a seamstress. It is not necessary to know how to cut and sew complex things.

It is important to have basic skills that will be useful in everyday life. One of these is to sew on a button.

But it always needs to be fastened to something, so learning how to make a loop out of thread is extremely important and useful. The loop is used as a fastener, as a hanger for towels or curtains, and also as decoration for clothing and interior items.

Classification

Sewing accessories are used for:

fastening clothes;
attaching sewing parts;
strengthening their individual elements;
comfort of clothing use;
as part of the decor.

The clothing market offers types of accessories made from metal, plastic, textiles and their combinations.

Buttons

They are used for their main purpose - fastening clothes and as a decorative element.

Buttons are the most numerous type of sewing accessories. They are made from:

metal;
plastic;
wood;
mother of pearl;
Ivory;
ceramics;
combinations of materials.

From metal From plastic From wood From mother-of-pearl From ivory From ceramic According to the type of button, there are:

with two holes;
with four holes;
on the counter;
with slots.

plain;
with print;
with engraving;
with painting.

There are products of both simple shapes - round, square, oval, and original design solutions.

The main purpose of buttons is to fasten clothes. They also serve for decoration.

According to the manufacturing method, there are stamped, cast, pressed, prefabricated buttons, hand-cut.

With two holes With four holes On a stand Plain With print With engraving With painting

Buttons

The buttons are similar in appearance to buttons, but they have a different fastening mechanism - a spring one. This type of fixation is more convenient; unfastening and fastening the item is faster.

The main material for the production of buttons is metal. For summer clothing options, plastic products are used.

According to the design solution, the spring mechanism of the buttons can be:

ring;
omega-shaped;
with spring bushing.

Buttons are distinguished by diameter, which ranges from 5 to 18 mm.

With spring bushing

Zippers

The zipper consists of two strips with links that are connected by moving the lock. As a result of this action, they cling to each other, forming a continuous line.

There are these types of lightning:

spiral, or twisted;
tractor (cast);
metal. They have separate teeth.

In the manufacture of garments, plastic and metal zippers are most often used.

The length of the product varies from 7 to 180 cm. The lightning cursor is available in several versions:

with automatic position fixation;
equipped with a stopper;
with free movement without fastening.

For ease of use of some types of outerwear, products with two cursors are used. By size there are small, medium and large zippers.

Spiral Tractor Metal

Hooks and loops

Hooks are fasteners made of metal or plastic. The product includes a hook and loop.

Hooks are classified according to their purpose:

for shoes;
for underwear;
for fur outerwear.

Hooks are produced with and without clamps. The appearance of high-quality hooks is neat, their surface is smooth, without signs of corrosion. The ears should be free of burrs and sharp edges.

During the production process, the mechanical properties of finished products are checked. The hook and loop must withstand extreme loads without deformation.

For shoes For underwear For fur clothing

How to make an air loop by hand?

The fastest and easiest option is to make a loop from one thread. To perform an air loop you will need:

needle;
scissors;
thin threads or floss;
a product on which you will make a loop (this could be a hanging toy on the Christmas tree, a light towel, etc.).

First, mark the place where the loop should be. Further:

Thread the thread through a needle, pierce the attachment point and make several stitches in one place. This is necessary to secure the thread. Besides, we don’t need extra knots at all.
After this, make another stitch, but do not tighten. Instead, drape the resulting loop over the index finger and thumb of your opposite hand.
Use the middle finger of the same hand to hold the working thread so that it does not get tangled.
Drop the thread from two fingers so that it remains on the middle one, and then tie it with a knot.
Repeat as many knots as you think necessary for good fastening.
Finally, thread the working thread through the loop and tie.
To hide the end, run it inside out or the back of the item. All is ready!

Loop of threads tied with threads

If you need to hang a heavier item or sew an additional fastener on a child's jacket, then it's time to improve a simple air loop. Make it twisted.

It will withstand not only more weight, but also more tension, for example, from the back of a woman's blouse . To create it you will need a needle with a fairly dense thread and the product itself.

Do the following:

on the wrong side, secure the thread with a knot or a pair of stitches and bring it out at the point where the imaginary loop should begin;
Thread the thread onto the finger of your other hand (use your middle finger). If the loop is made to fasten a button, then make sure that its size matches the diameter of the button;
bring the thread inside out at the second point next to the first puncture, and then thread it through the first hole again on the front side. Repeat the action 4-5 times. The result should be a thick loop;
pass the needle through the loop, and then through the second one formed;
tighten the knot at the beginning of the loop (push it to one of the edges);
repeat manipulations with the knots until you reach the opposite edge of the loop;
fasten the thread from the wrong side. The mount turned out to be not only strong, but also very beautiful.

Fastening tape

There are three types of this braid: for a butt fastener - braid with hooks and loops, for an overlap fastener - braid with buttons and Velcro contact tape.

HOOK AND LOOP BRAND (8) consists of two parts, sewn under the edges of the fastener on the wrong side of the product, while the hooks should be covered by the edge of the fabric. The loops may extend slightly beyond the edge and must line up exactly with the hooks.

BAND WITH BUTTONS (9) consists of two parts: one with the upper parts of the buttons, the other with the lower parts. The braid with the upper parts of the buttons is sewn on the wrong side of the upper edge of the fastener, the braid with the lower parts of the buttons is sewn on the front side of the lower edge of the fastener. In this case, you need to ensure that the parts of the button match.

VELCRO CONTACT TAPE (10) also consists of two parts: one part of the tape has a grippy surface and is sewn onto the front side of the lower edge of the fastener. The other part of the braid has a fleecy surface and is sewn onto the wrong side of the upper edge of the fastener.

Crochet buttonhole

For needlewomen who know how to crochet, we offer our own version of the loop. You can make it using iris-type knitting threads and the hook itself

. The knitting process is very fast and completely uncomplicated:

secure the thread with a needle and remove it. Next the hook will come into action;
make a single crochet (also called chain stitches) of the length required for the size of the button;
thread the needle again and secure the arc to the product. Everything is very simple!

Advice! Knitting threads tend to stretch over time. Do not make a loop with a margin. Let the button fit tightly into it at first, but after literally 2-3 wears the loop will stretch.

Making a loop for a button

Expert opinion

Smirnova Ekaterina Anatolevna

7 years of experience in interior design, professional architect

If no type of air loop suits you, but you need a slot, then you should take care of its careful processing. I wouldn't want my favorite thing to bloom. Perform the following sequence of actions:

Use tailor's chalk or soap to mark the locations and length of the slits. Do this carefully so that in the future the item will fit correctly on you;
cut holes using sharp scissors. It is better to use small ones;
take a needle and thread and fasten it on the wrong side of one of the ends of the cut;
Using a simple buttonhole stitch, finish the edges of the slit. Make stitches very close to each other so that the fabric does not unravel. Leave at least 3 mm from the edge;
Use a few stitches to secure the thread.

Advice! Don't pull the thread too tight or it may cut through the edges of your hole.

Methods for hanging curtains: thread loops

Curtains are hung using a variety of methods, and usually the priority is not the method itself, but the design, that is, how good it looks in the end. Therefore, in such a matter, the main thing is rational application. In general, the following curtain mounts are most often chosen.

These are metal rings that compress the material on both sides, and there is nothing in the middle for stringing onto a pipe.

They are purchased and sewn onto non-stretchy ribbons or rings of the same material; they can be metal or plastic.

The edges of the curtains are grabbed and secured at the same distance.

These are strips of different materials with different methods of attachment.

Creating loops from intertwined threads; they are strung on the eaves themselves or hung on hooks.

Housewives often think about how interesting it is to make eyelets on curtains, because this is a universal way to hang the canvas. Plus, the result looks stylish, without frills, and gives the room a feeling of completeness.

Conclusion

Curtains made of any material need fastening that will favorably emphasize the advantages of the fabric and highlight features: sophistication, sophistication or playfulness, as well as rigor and restraint.

As a result, you will receive reliable fasteners for curtains that will last a long time and will not spoil their appearance.

Self-made curtain loops can contribute to this in the best possible way, since the craftswoman herself chooses what to emphasize and what not to highlight. Only for this it is necessary to calculate all the nuances, plan correctly and implement it into reality without defects and errors, so that the result brings pleasure for as long as possible.

Advantages of thread loops

If you have basic sewing skills, yarn loops are a quick, easy way to hang curtains, drapes, or regular tulle.

It is only necessary to calculate the load and density of the materials.

Practicality. Some variations of thread fastening involve simple replacement or restoration of the element.
Safety. If the yarn is selected correctly for the main fabric, then the likelihood of breakage is very low. Even if there are small children and animals in the house.
Aesthetics. It always looks stylish and beautiful, especially if the fabric fastening has a “character” that consists in emphasizing either addition or secrecy.
Versatility. If after the move it turns out that the cornices have a different structure, or the original ones do not fulfill their function, then this variation of fasteners can still help out the owners.

Also a big plus is the simplicity of the method - you can do it with your hands and a couple of sewing tools and get very elegant results.

General recommendations

The process of creating curtain or tulle fastenings in itself is not difficult to perform; you just need to gain some skill. But there are also nuances that come only with experience - calculation.

This is determining the length of the curtain, the distance of the bottom cut from the floor, the need to process the edges and methods, sequence. It should be taken into account that if there is an additional folded seam at the top, the length of the product will be shortened and may look untidy with too much margin.

If you want more folds and then make a beautiful drapery, then the distance between the loops can be slightly increased.

A more even canvas on the window opening is made by sewing a large number of identical loops. It is difficult to give specific numbers; one must still take into account the total length of the material, its heaviness and tendency to form folds.

Sometimes, if the fabric is thin but difficult to drape, you can increase the distance to 20 cm to “force” it to take the desired shape.

If we talk about the length of the loops themselves, how to choose them, then here it is worth starting from: the length of the material and the highest point of grip of the loops. In other words, the length should be selected individually, taking into account whether there are restrictions on distance from the floor; if you need to raise it, then the loops are shorter, but in order for the curtains to be visually longer, the loops will be calculated differently.

If the loops are not intended for decoration, then they try to place them in inconspicuous places.

Important: the distance by which the fabric needs to be raised or lowered is not equal to the length that the housewife will add or shorten, so it is better to play it safe and “try on” the product for its future location before sewing.

Clothes after washing

1. Hang washed items correctly.

If you are hanging laundry on a drying rack, it is best to hang large items on top and small items on the bottom. It's not a matter of size, but of air circulation. The more free space on the counter, the faster your laundry will dry.

Once you've taken everything out of the washing machine, shake each item before hanging it to dry. This is especially true for jeans, as during drying the material can become stiff and difficult to smooth out.