How to Sew a Button Like An Expert? With a Video

Your favorite shirt or pair of pants’ button came off, did it not? Learn to sew it back on yourself if you need a quick fix.

When you first buy a lot of clothing, it usually comes with one or two extra buttons in case one pops off by accident. I really hope that doesn’t happen because it’s so annoying, but if the day ever comes when the single thread it was relying on finally breaks, the fix can be simple to do yourself if you have some thread and a needle on hand.

Everybody can benefit from knowing how to sew a button on. If you want to learn how to professionally sew on a button but don’t know how to read on for a breakdown of the process in seven easy steps.

Tools You’ll Need

• Needle (2 if possible) – any basic sewing needle will do, the slimmer the better.
• Thread – you’ll need about 12&complete the process in its entirety. Use 24 Prime if you double your threads because it makes them stronger and easier to knot. Whenever possible, use thread that matches the color of the garment, but in an emergency, black or navy are acceptable.
• Button – the original, if possible, otherwise simply use what you can find. The second set of buttons is typically sewn onto the inside of the bottom front of most shirts. There are buttons with two holes and buttons with four holes. This technique is for four-hole buttons, but it also works for two-hole buttons.
• Cutting tool – Cut the extra thread with scissors, a knife, or another sharp object. In a pinch, you can use your teeth.

Before You Begin

The button that came with the garment should be used to reattach a button. Keep the missing button, if you have it, in a secure location until you can sew it back on. Numerous clothing items come with extra buttons; it is advisable to keep these items in case a button falls off.

Find the closest match if you don’t have the original button. Use a suitable thread that is complementary to or, ideally, identical to the original. Decide exactly where the button needs to be attached before you begin sewing.

In order to locate the original placement and mark the location with a fabric marking pencil or chalk, look for hints like threads or tiny holes in the fabric. The next few steps are used to sew the button onto the indicated location.

Steps to Sew a Button

The most typical type of button can be seen on clothing like cardigans and button-up shirts. Flat buttons are also found on these items. Either two or four holes are present.

You can also watch this video to learn how to sew a button:

Step 1: Thread the Needle & Secure a Knot

Make a double thread if you have plenty of thread available. Cut the thread when it is long enough and equal on both sides, then tie a simple square knot. For a tight fit to hold the button, a 12-inch thread should be sufficient.

Step 2: Create An Anchor Point

The button’s intended placement should be marked. The ink fabric pen can be used after you mark it with a pin. Begin sewing from the fabric’s back end and work your way forward. Depending on the style of the button you have, a different process will follow.

Step 3: Push Needle through the Backside

The cloth next to your marker pin should be pierced by the needle as it is raised. Pull the thread all the way through until you feel the knot pressed up against the fabric’s underside, then remove the pin.

Step 4: The First Set of Holes

Bring your needle through any one of the button’s holes. In the hole diagonally across from the first hole, insert the needle. Down through the fabric with the needle once more. The same holes should be used a minimum of three times.

Step 5: The Remaining Holes

With the two remaining holes, repeat the previous step.

• Optional Step: The Shank

If your button needs a little more space to be fastened or if the other buttons on your garment have it, you might want to take this step. To create a “shank,” bring the needle back up through the cloth.

Push the needle back down through the fabric after three times of wrapping the thread around the button’s base. The button and the fabric will be a little bit more separated as a result.

Step 6: Secure the Thread

Make a loose stitch on the fabric’s underside to begin securing the thread. Bring the needle through the loop in the shape of a single knot before tightening the stitch. Currently, tighten the thread. From one to three times, repeat this.

Step 7: Cut the Thread

Close to the fabric, trim the thread’s loose ends. You have successfully sewed a button onto the item.

Some Helpful Tips

• Use thread that matches the color of your garment to sew. Bring the garment with you when you buy the thread if you’re unsure of the color.
• To avoid knots and tangling, be sure to fully pull the thread after every stitch.
• It will be easier to secure your button to an article of clothing if you use button thread rather than general-purpose thread. The majority of fabric stores carry this much thicker and stronger thread.
• Before you start sewing, coat the thread with a wax candle to make it easier to pull through the material.
• Save the buttons from any old clothing before throwing them away so you can use them later.

Conclusion: Sew Your Fallen Button!

It is safe to say that learning how to sew a button is a very simple skill to pick up. Additionally, it is useful in situations other than the one described above. Additionally, it can be used as decoration.

Reattaching a button only requires a short amount of time, and you’ll avoid paying for a tailor or a new outfit. A lifelong skill, learning to sew buttons is similar to learning to ride a bike after a few attempts.