Button Sewing Tutorial: How to Sew a Button Onto Your Crochet Pieces, by justtheworsted on YouTube. 4 min 13 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 13 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Thread a blunt tapestry needle with the same yarn you used for the piece, leaving a 10 cm tail. If the yarn is thick, split it so it slides through the button holes.
Secure the yarn first: turn the piece to the wrong side and weave the tail through a few stitches, then make one small back stitch to lock it in place.
Mark where the button should sit with a stitch marker or pin. Line it up with the buttonhole or the matching button on the other side.
Push the needle up from the back of the crochet at the marked spot and bring it out through the front.
Slide the button onto the needle and press it flat against the fabric, then take the needle back down through the second hole.
Repeat through the holes 3 or 4 times for a two-hole button. For four holes, sew two parallel bars or a cross shape.
For thick crochet, lay a toothpick between the button and the fabric while you sew, then pull it out at the end to leave a small gap for the buttonhole.
Finish on the wrong side: pass the needle under the stitches a few times, tie off, weave the end into the fabric and trim it close.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a blunt tapestry needle so the point does not split the yarn strands.
Keep the stitches snug but not tight, or the crochet around the button will pucker.
Check the button fits through its buttonhole before you sew it on.
For a heavy button on fine crochet, use matching sewing thread instead of yarn for a firmer hold.
Questions
Can I sew a button onto crochet with normal sewing thread?
Yes. Thread works well for small or lightweight buttons and gives a firm hold. Use yarn when you want the stitching to blend into the crochet.
Why do I need a gap under the button?
The gap acts like a shank, so the button sits above the thick crochet fabric and the buttonhole can close around it. Skip it on flat, thin pieces.
Will the button come loose in the wash?
Not if you tie off securely on the wrong side and weave the end through several stitches. Hand wash the item or use a mesh bag on a gentle cycle.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
