This knit jacket was very boring without buttons, but I was a bit intimidated by the task. Found some great stone buttons at Gayfeather Fabrics, in Madison, WI that had dots ground into them. The buttons are sitting on the jacket above, but it might be hard to see.
So, you put a bit of Solvy over the place you plan to buttonhole and underneath, making a Solvy sandwich.
Then, you make your buttonhole.
Then, gently tear away the Solvy.
Don't worry if it doesn't all come off, as a steam iron over the buttonhole after you cut the slit will take care of leftover Solvy and any minor wobbly sides.
Wonderful buttonholes every time. And, thanks to Gayfeathers for jazzing up my jacket.
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