070: Mastering Buttonholes in Knit Fabrics with Melanie Keane

Terrified of sewing buttonholes in knit fabrics? If the mere thought sends shivers down your spine, fear no more! My special guest and sewing friend, Melanie Keane, recently  mastered this technique, and has joined me to guide you through this sometimes daunting task. Mel is no stranger to the podcast, sharing how she started sewing in her fifties in episode 50. She now runs an inspiring refugee sewing project and she also shares her recent experience at the Knitting and Stitching show. Get ready to learn all about Melanie's approach to stabilizing fabric and selecting the right interfacing—key steps in achieving the perfect buttonhole. Melanie will also share her secret weapon and it's definitely a tip I will be using on my next stretch fabric project.I hope you have as much fun with this episode as I did. For full show notes and links visit: https://www.sewmuchmorefun.co.uk/post/episode70If you have enjoyed this episode then remember to click 'follow' in your podcast app to get updates on any new episodes.Sharing is caring - reviewsIf you enjoy this episode please be sure to share it and to leave a review to help others find us.Get in touchI always love to hear about you trying out what you pick up from these episodes so do let me know:by email to [email protected] by DM on Instagram https://instagram.com/sewmuchmorefun on the Sew Much More Fun Facebook GroupThank you so much for listening and for all your support. xSupport the show