For Mike, who says he still doesn't get it.
I hope this helps.
(Sorry that the illustrations are rotated from the photos, but maybe this will actually help)
1.
Cut through the cloth, overcast, and lay a length of gimp. Do not wax the silk twist. Unlike regular buttonholes which start from the top, the twist must be anchored on the bottom of the hole (on the wrong side).
Feed the needle through the slit, then underneath the gimp.
2.
Wrapping around the gimp, insert the needle underneath the gimp, about 1/16" away from the slit edge.
3. Pull tight.
4. Repeat by feeding the needle up through the slit. When taking the next stitch, insert the needle exactly next to the previous stitch, and do not leave any space between the two. You may need to nudge the stitch with your thumb to pack them in tight.
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