Materials You Will Need
NeedleThread (Button & Carpet Thread is the strongest type of thread available and especially helpful if there is a metal shank on the button)ScissorsButton(s)Optional: To add stability to a shank button it is advisable to also use a small clear button or a small button which matches the inside of the garment.
Instructions
Tips
Be sure to pull the entire length of thread through the layers before starting a new stitch, to prevent a knotted mess. Use a thread color that is a close match to the color of your garment, so that only the button stands out. Use button and carpet thread or quilting thread rather than all-purpose thread, for extra strength. If you have lost the original button, you may be able to “steal” an original button from a normally unseen area, such as the shirttails. Some garments are purchased with extra buttons sewn on to the inside of the garment. If you purchase a garment that comes with extra buttons packaged with the tag, take a few moments to sew on the extra buttons in an inconspicuous area of the garment. Whenever you are going to discard a garment, remove the buttons and save them. They just may be the button you need in the future.
