I was thinking of adding a new section to the blog, where I would give random tips about sewing, sewing tools, space and work organization and similar topics. The tips would be illustrated with self - explanatory drawings or photos, but I'd add a brief comment to each of them.
The first in a row is a tip for measuring a buttonhole length when a button has a square shape. When having a square button, measure the length of its diagonal instead its edge - this way the buttonhole will be long enough to pull the button through it without a problem. Otherwise, you might end up with a tight buttonhole you won't be able to pull the button through. Ask me how I know...
