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Now I know no one who reads this blog needs to know how to sew on a button.
That said I am well aware that there are lots of folks who never had to develop skills like this.
For those missing button people I decided to do a video. My husband, who is playing around with iMovie decided to "produce" it. We both had fun.
5 comments:
Your handsewing method is tidier than mine. I’ve forwarded it to my sons.
Mostly I sew buttons by machine, similar method to yours but I put a darning needle between the presser foot and the button so that the button isn’t too tight against the fabric. Also, two “in place” stitches at the start/finish to secure things. And a drop of No Fray.
It's always helpful to see how others do things. I learned something new about sewing buttons last year and I've been sewing since 2005. Thank you for sharing.
I don't sew on flat buttons by hand in either of the ways you show. I love learning how other people do these ordinary tasks. I particularly liked how you tie them off and will have to give that a go. I have tried using a "button elevator" but have found that my thumb does the best job for me.
When I'm sewing buttons on with the machine, I like to tape them in place so they end up exactly where I want them. I use masking tape or scotch tape, whatever is nearby, as long as it doesn't mar the fabric. Before I got a special button sew-on foot, I used the embroidery foot
I would really like to know how you sew on buttons with a shank. Mine never seem to be quite right.
I am in my 70s and thought i knew how to sew on buttons. it just goes to show that one can always learn how to improve one's skills. thank you so much. I love your blogs and your newsletters!
I wish I had seen this years ago... My next button event will be much improved. Thank you! (I am not a novice, btw.)
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