How to Sew on a button Types of

How to Sew on a button

Types of Buttons � Flat buttons are the most common kind - they're what you'll find on dress shirts and most clothing. They have two or four holes, depending on the style. � Shank buttons have no holes on top, but they have a small protrusion on the back that is hollow at the end. They're more often found on dresses and coats.

Things you need to sew on a shank button: �needle � 8 inches of doubled over thread - knot the ends a few times! �shank button �pen/pencil to mark your sewing spot

Sewing on a shank button, part one. �bring your needle and thread up through the fabric on the spot you marked �pass them through the hole in the shank �bring them down through the fabric in the same spot

Sewing on a shank button, part two. �pull the thread tight so the bottom of the shank sits against the fabric �continue passing the needle and thread through the fabric and shank, at least 8 -10 times. �bring the needle to the back side of the fabric on the last pass.

Sewing on a shank button, part three � on the wrong side of the fabric, knot the thread several times, anchoring the knots with small stitches. � cut off your ends and enjoy your button

Things you'll need to sew on a flat button: � needle � 8 inches of doubled over thread - ends knotted a few times! � button � pen/pencil to mark your sewing spot

Sewing on a flat button, part one � start by marking the spot where you'll be sewing. � bring your needle up through the fabric next to the spot � bring the needle and thread through one side of the button � then bring it down through the other side of the button and through the fabric next to the spot. � now you have it anchored

Sewing on a flat button, part two. � bring the needle up and down through the holes of the button and through the back of the fabric several times - I do this at least 8 -10 times in most cases. � on the last time, bring the needle up through the fabric next to the stitches that are already made, but not through the button � wind the string counter clockwise around the thread going from the button to the fabric a few times, pulling it tight and leaving the toothpick in place. � it should look like the last photo when you're done!

Sewing on a flat button, part three �after winding, bring the needle to the wrong side of the fabric and knot well by making small stitches in the fabric and then knotting. �knot at least three times �knot security is awesome! �trim your ends and marvel at your fantastic sewing abilities

Additional hints and tips �always, always double your thread if using regular cotton or polyester thread. If you're using something more heavy duty like embroidery floss or upholstery thread, it's okay to use a single strand. �if you'd like to further secure your knots, a dab of fabric glue (my favorite is Fabri-Tac) will do it. �make sure that all your stitches are hidden under the button - otherwise it'll look messy and they could get snagged and break. �if you're sewing on a flat button with four holes, anchor the top two holes first and then move to the bottom ones.