How to Sew a One-Hole Button, by AllFreeSewing Studio on YouTube. 2 min 27 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 27 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Mark the button position on the fabric with a pin or fabric marker. Check that the button lines up with the buttonhole on the other side before you sew.
Thread the needle and knot the end. Use a double thread for strength, and match the thread colour to the fabric or button.
Bring the needle up through the fabric at the marked spot. Pull the thread through until the knot sits against the back of the fabric.
Lay the button over the spot and push the needle up through the single hole from the back. Pull the thread snug.
Take the needle back down through the fabric right beside the button, close to the hole. This first stitch holds the button in place.
Repeat up through the button hole and down beside it five or six times. Keep the stitches tight and close together so the button sits flat.
Finish on the back of the fabric. Make a small knot by passing the needle through a stitch loop, then trim the thread close to the knot.
Test the button by tugging it gently. If it wobbles, add two or three more stitches before you wear or wash the item.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a needle thin enough to pass through the button hole without force, or you may crack the button.
Do not pull the thread too tight or the fabric will pucker around the button.
For heavy fabrics like coat wool, use stronger thread and add a few extra stitches.
Keep sharp needles and scissors away from children and store them in a pin cushion when done.
Questions
Can I sew a one-hole button with a sewing machine?
It is possible but awkward because the machine cannot pass thread through a single hole easily. Hand sewing is faster and neater for one-hole buttons.
What thread should I use for a coat button?
Use a heavy-duty or button thread in a colour close to the button or fabric. Double it for extra strength on thick fabrics.
How do I stop the thread knot showing on the front?
Start and finish on the back of the fabric, and keep the knot small. Hide the tail under a few stitches before trimming.
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