Sewing Buttons

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Button sewing requires the use of different techniques for different kinds of buttons. Sew buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

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Button Sewing Supplies
Supplies for sewing buttons include razor blades, scissors and basic needles and threads. Gather supplies for sewing buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

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Finishing Sewing Button Loops
A sewn button loop should be finished by tying two square knots. Finish sewing button loops with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

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Preparing to Sew 2-Hole Buttons
When sewing two-hole buttons, make sure the needle will go through the button holes. Prepare to sew two-hole buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

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Preparing to Sew 4-Hole Buttons
Threads are sewn criss-cross on four-hole buttons. Prepare to sew four-hole buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

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Preparing to Sew Back Loop Buttons
A back loop button is basically a button with a loop on the back. Prepare to sew back loop buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

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Preparing to Sew Button Loops
While prepping to sew button loops, thread the needle for a thick chain stitch. Prepare to sew button loops with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

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Sewing 2-Hole Buttons
Before sewing two-hole buttons, check the way the previous holes were threaded. Sew two-hole buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

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Sewing 4-Hole Buttons
When sewing four-hole buttons, make sure the knot is underneath the button. Sew four-hole buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

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Sewing Back Loop Buttons
Sew a knot on top of the fabric when sewing back loop buttons. Sew back loop buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

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Sewing Button Loops
Sew a chain stitch when doing button loops. Sew button loops with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

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Summary: Sewing is an ancient craft that still has remarkable relevance in today's modern world. The art of stitching and assembling pieces of fabric together, either by hand or with the use of a modern sewing machine, is still a valuable skill. It is the backbone of the textile industry, it comes in handy for clothing repair, and homemade clothing wouldn’t exist without it. Whether using a sewing machine or a needle and thread, the techniques involved in constructing a well-fitting garment are very specific and involved. Becoming skilled at the craft is a lifelong pursuit.

In this free video series, an experienced seamstress will demonstrate techniques for sewing buttons. A number of difference methods will be explained and demonstrated, including sewing a two-hole button, sewing a four-hole button and sewing a back loop button, among others. With these sewing tips and techniques, clothes with missing buttons will be a thing of the past.

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Expert: Lenee Alexander has been sewing since she was nine years old. When her mother left the sewing machine on their kitchen table, and when her mother wasn't sewing, Alexander was. She started making handbags at age 16, and now has over 17 years experience with everything from handbags to flags.