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.
Your handsewing method is tidier than mine. I’ve forwarded it to my sons.
ReplyDeleteMostly 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteWhen 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!
ReplyDeleteI 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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