Horizontal vs Vertical Buttonholes @NationalSewingCircle
Horizontal vs Vertical Buttonholes  @NationalSewingCircle
Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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When is it best to use a vertical vs a horizontal buttonhole? Suzy Furrer discusses the benefits and drawbacks of each, when to use a vertical buttonholes, and when to move to a horizontal buttonhole.

When the buttonhole is ¾” or less, vertical or horizontal buttonholes are both good choices. When the buttonhole is larger than ¾”, Suzy recommends using a horizontal buttonhole, because vertical buttonholes become unstable at that length.

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