Today we learn the correct way to sew on a button #sew #sewing #tutorial #button #diy #fyp, by NikkiDrafts on YouTube. 1 min 25 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 25 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Thread the needle and knot the end of the thread. Use a double strand for strength, and pick thread that matches the button or the fabric.
Mark the button's spot on the fabric with a pin so you don't lose the original position.
Push the needle up through the fabric from the back at one hole position, then up through one hole of the button.
Lay a pin or toothpick across the top of the button between the holes. You will stitch over it to leave a small thread shank.
Sew through the holes in a cross or parallel pattern, back and forth five or six times. Keep the stitches snug but not tight.
Slide the pin out and lift the button slightly. Wrap the thread around the stitches under the button two or three times to form the shank.
Push the needle to the back of the fabric, make two small stitches in the fabric only, and tie off.
Trim the thread close to the knot and check the button sits flat and turns freely.
Tips and common mistakes
A toothpick under the button gives thick fabric like a coat room to sit under the button without pulling.
Don't knot the thread on the front of the fabric, since it shows and wears through quickly.
Use polyester thread rather than old cotton, which snaps after a few washes.
Push the needle away from your fingers and keep a thimble handy for thick fabric.
Questions
How much thread should I use?
About 40 cm doubled over is plenty for one button. Longer thread tangles and frays before you finish.
Can I sew a button back on without removing the old thread?
Snip away the loose ends first. Old broken thread left under the button makes the new stitches uneven and weak.
What if the button has four holes?
Sew a square or two parallel lines across the holes. Both patterns hold well, so pick the one that matches the other buttons.
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.
