How to Hand Sew a Button

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We're on a mission to get Britain sewing again! 1 in 5 people in the UK can't sew on a button, with 52% never taught at school, so we're showing you how.

Read the tutorial below to find out the best way to hand sew a button, there's also a handy video to simplify the steps.

Project and instructions by Miss Libby Rose

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How to make

Step 1

Thread the needle. Double thread the needle for extra strength. You can use a threading tool to make this process simpler. Pull through so the needle is in the middle of the length of thread. Tie a knot at the two thread ends so that they are joined.

Step 2

Place the button onto the fabric and hold. Begin to sew the button from the back of the fabric

Step 3

Run the stitch through the opposite buttonholes several times

Step 4

Move the stitch over to the adjacent buttonholes

Step 5

Run the stitch through the opposite button holes several times. Try to sew into the same holes as this will create a neat finish

Step 6

Slide the needle down so that it goes underneath all stitches

Step 7

Loop the thread around to form a knot. Pull tight, and cut using scissors

Step 8

Check that the button is secure

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