Buttonhole Stitch

Buttonhole

Imagine making back to front capital L letters which are interlinked together.  This will help ensure you start in the correct place.

1.  Bring needle out at point A.

2.  Take the needle back through at B and bring it back up at C without pulling it through the material.

3. Ensure the thread is tucked behind the needle before pulling the thread through.

4. Put the needle through at D bringing it back out at E, ensuring the thread is tucked behind the needle before pulling it through.