How To Fix A Loose Button
Loose buttons are an extremely
common “wardrobe malfunction” and are easier to fix than
you think. All you need is some thread in the same shade as
the button, a sewing needle, and some scissors.
Begin by measuring two arm
lengths of thread, from your finger tips to your elbows.
Once you have your thread
measured and cut, carefully slip one end of the thread through the
needle. Using sharp scissors to cut the thread help to keep it
from fraying, allowing it to slip into the needle easier. Once
it is through, pull gently until both sides of thread are of equal
lengths.
Tie a knot with the ends of
the thread by wrapping them around the tip of your pointer finger
and rolling them off with your thumb, making sure to pull the ends
after they are off your finger to tighten the knot.
Position the button where it
belongs on the fabric—lining it up with the other buttons on the
fabric will help. Once you have the button aligned correctly
with its button hole, stick the needle through the underside of the
fabric, up through a hole in the button, pulling until the knot
stops the thread.
Use a sewing pin or toothpick
to keep the button still by placing it horizontally under the button
against the fabric. You may need to hold it in place until
you’ve completed a couple stitches. This helps retain the
space between the button and the fabric.
Thread the needle through
another hole of the button, pulling until secure: for “x” threaded
four-hole buttons, thread the needle through diagonal holes rather
than adjacent holes. Repeat this motion until it is securely
fastened. For four-hole buttons, take care to use each hole
equally or it may look uneven.
To knot the thread once you
have finished sewing, carefully pick up two or three threads
on the underside of the garment with the needle, but instead of
pulling the needle all the way through, loop it around its own
thread, then pull gently but firmly. Repeat this step once
more if need be.