Some buttonholes need to be
reinforced so that they don’t stretch
out and become distorted. Reinforcing
a buttonhole also gives it a tidy
appearance. The two methods covered
here—overcasting and buttonhole
stitch—should suit any instance.
The overcasting method of finishing works well on eyelet buttonholes.
1 Thread a tapestry needle with matching or contrast color yarn.
2 Bring the tapestry needle through from back to front, leaving a 6-inchtail at
the back, and loop the yarn from front to back around the perimeter of the
buttonhole, as shown.
How to Reinforce Buttonholes by OvercastingReinforce Buttonholes.
3 End your stitching on the wrong side. Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inchtail.
4 Weave in the loose ends.