Button Loop Sewing Secrets Every Beginner Should Learn (COMPLETE GUIDE)

Try out your new button loop skills on the brand new Lilac dress pattern! https://www.seamwork.com/pdf-sewing-patterns/lilac-slim-cut-midi-dress?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=new-patterns And if you want to learn all the secrets to making standard buttonholes too, be sure to watch this video next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZYlySVKaN0&list=PLpd77NK_Xi98HZM0Blkef1MUd32Zg0SZg&index=12&t=51s In today’s video, I’m sharing my secrets to easily making those gorgeous rouleau button loops you’ll often see on high-end clothing, vintage garments, or special occasion gowns. This is a gorgeous detail that you can create at home to make polished garments that show the care you put into them. I’ll show you how. *Video Chapters* 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Tools & Materials You'll Need 01:40 - Creating Rouleau Button Loops: Step-by-Step 01:44 - Step 1: Prepare Your Bias Strips 02:25 - Step 2: Create Your Fabric Tubes 03:20 - Step 3: Turn Your Tubes 04:04 - Step 4: Attach Your Loops 05:02 - Step 5: Complete Your Garment 05:34 - Troubleshooting Tips: What Not to Do 05:38 - Mistake #1: Using straight-grain fabric instead of bias 05:51 - Mistake #2: Making your tubes too narrow 06:04 - Mistake #3: Not trimming seam allowances 06:15 - Mistake #4: Cutting loops before testing with buttons 06:26 - Mistake #5: Inconsistent loop size 06:36 - Mistake #6: Placing loops too close to the edge 06:47 - Mistake #7: Not reinforcing on lightweight fabrics 07:00 - More Troubleshooting Solutions 07:43 - Inspiring Ways to Use Rouleau Loops 08:43 - Patterns Perfect for Rouleau Loops *I think you’ll enjoy these videos:* ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZYlySVKaN0&list=PLpd77NK_Xi98HZM0Blkef1MUd32Zg0SZg&index=12&t=51s ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3mXAIQNzM0&list=PLpd77NK_Xi98HZM0Blkef1MUd32Zg0SZg&index=2&t=41s ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=AKrGZqOCh4c&list=PLpd77NK_Xi98HZM0Blkef1MUd32Zg0SZg&index=7&t=87s ▶️ https://youtu.be/66f9zh6ivNU?si=LgzwChgqb4OS0AFV ‼️ *YouTube subscribers get a 50% off LIFETIME discount when you join at:* https://www.seamwork.com/go/youtube50 ‼️ 🛍️ *FABRIC DEALS* 🛍️ Seamwork members save up to 20% at fabric shops worldwide: https://www.seamwork.com/deals *FREE DOWNLOADS* 🔗 Download FREE patterns: https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/free 🔗 Use this fitting journal to sew clothes that fit your body: https://promo.seamwork.com/free-fit-journal/ 🔗 Stay organized with this sewing planner: https://promo.seamwork.com/free-planner/ 🔗 Set up a sewing space that makes you feel relaxed and creative: https://promo.seamwork.com/sewing-spaces-guide/ *ABOUT US:* I’m Sarai, the founder of Seamwork, the community that helps you grow your sewing skills. Follow along as I create my dream wardrobe piece by piece – and reveal the best tips, tools, and techniques along the way. No matter what your skill level right now, I’ll show you that you can sew anything. *MORE FROM SEAMWORK:* 🔗 Join us here: http://www.seamwork.com 📰 Read the latest articles: https://www.seamwork.com/articles/ 🎧 Listen to the Seamwork Radio podcast: https://www.seamwork.com/podcast 🤳 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seamwork/ 🤳 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seamwork_video *GET TIPS BY EMAIL:* 📥 FREE! Join Snippets: https://getsnippets.com/ *SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:* ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/c/seamworkvideo