Written By: Jonathan Wong · Step 1 — Button Measure out two feet of thread and cut it. Step 2...

Dress Shirt Button ReplacementThis guide covers how to replace the button on a dress shirt or button-up using sewing.

Written By: Jonathan Wong

Dress Shirt Button Replacement Draft: 2017-07-31Guide ID: 40694 -

This document was generated on 2019-09-26 03:06:23 PM (MST).

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INTRODUCTION

Sometimes buttons can fall off dress shirts over time. Don't just throw yours away. Replace it! Usethis guide to learn on to replace one so that they can be worn again.

TOOLS:Needle (1)Utility Scissors (1)

PARTS:Thread (1)Button (1)




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Step 1 — Button

Measure out two feet of thread and cut it.

Step 2

The needle is sharp. Be careful when working.

Put the thread through the eye of the needle.

Pull the thread through so that both ends are even.

Tie both strings into a knot, closing the loop




Step 3

Begin sewing by putting the needle through the back of the fabric, out to the front, and through ahole in the button.

Make sure the button is facing the correct direction.

Step 4

Put the needle through the hole diagonal and feed through to the back of the shirt

Repeat this process for the other diagonal.

Repeat the process of sewing through the diagonals multiple times.




Step 5

When there is about 4 inches ofthread yet, push the thread so that itis on the back side of the fabric.

Then push the needle back throughmaking sure to not go through thebutton again.

Step 6

Wrap the thread around the button 4-6 times.




Your shirt is now ready to be worn again.

Step 7

Push the thread back through to the back side of the fabric.

Tie the knot off and cut.




Written By: Jonathan Wong · Step 1 — Button Measure out two feet of thread and cut it. Step 2...

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