How To Sew A Button Onto Pants | DIY Easy To Follow Steps Life Hack, by Jay Rules on YouTube. 3 min 37 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 37 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Thread the needle and tie a small double knot at the end of the thread. Use a thread colour that matches the pants, not the button.
Find the old stitch holes on the pants and the matching holes on the button. Line the button up so the holes sit over the fabric marks.
Push the needle up through the fabric from the inside of the pants so the knot stays hidden on the back.
Sew through one button hole, then down through the opposite hole. Repeat this loop 4 to 6 times to build a strong anchor.
For a four-hole button, sew the second pair of holes the same way to form an X or two parallel lines.
Wrap the thread around the stitches between the button and the fabric 2 or 3 times to make a small shank. This gives room for the buttonhole.
Push the needle to the inside of the pants and make a few small stitches under the button to lock the thread.
Tie a knot close to the fabric, snip the thread, and button the pants to check the fit.
Tips and common mistakes
Place a toothpick under the button while sewing so the thread leaves a small gap for thick fabric.
Do not pull the thread too tight or the button will pucker the fabric.
Use doubled thread for heavy pants like jeans so the button holds longer.
Questions
What thread should I use?
Use all-purpose polyester thread in a colour close to the pants. It is strong enough for buttons and hides small mistakes.
Can I sew a button without a needle?
No, a hand needle is needed to pass the thread through the fabric and button holes. A thimble can help push through thick denim.
How do I stop the thread from tangling?
Keep the thread short, about arm's length, and let the needle hang free now and then so the thread unwinds.
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