How to Sew a Button Like a Pro

Whether you've never sewn a button or you've been doing it for years, this video has a couple tips and tricks to take your skills to the next level. And my challenge is this: if you learn something here, you gotta subscribe!

MY FAVE SEWING TOOLS: My sewing machine - Babylock Sofia 2
My serger - an old Kenmore
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Quadrupled thread
1:46 Tying Knot
2:15 "Normal" way
2:45 Hiding the knot
3:00 2-hole Button
4:00 Finishing knot
4:56 Using a toothpick
7:00 Shank button

[mary-louw]

How the heck can I be in my 60's and not know how to sew a button on correctly? You've taught me a new skill again! Catherine (its hard for me to not call you Cathy) you are the best!

[carilynjurgeson]

I've been sewing for decades and just learned a better way to put on buttons. Thank you!!!

[flotopo]

I'm a 44 years old man, I have been sewing every now and then for years, ever since I was a kid and I would do an ok job, but today I learned how to sew a button like a pro following all the steps you showed and I'm amazed how good it looks!

Thank you so much for this! I've really learned a very useful thing today and it will come in handy for the rest of my life! Thank you!

[dominictravis]

This was so so helpful. Thank you for this video!!

[jasonhotchkiss]

Starting the thread under the button and finishing it under the button, that’s a new one to me. Thank you so much.❤❤

[loridelia]

Yay!!! I did it!!! Thank you Catherine❤

[mr.privacy]

Wow! I was able to sew a button on my dress shirt. I learned how to sew in the Marine Corps, but your way is a lot better! I appreciate your efficiency, pleasant personality and expertise in this video. Keep up the great work!

[aluapnelle]

I have sewed for many years- this is amazing, Thanks!

[lisarichbourg]

I have sewed for years and still sewing now and did not ever sew a button like this….it makes so much sense! Thank you!❤

[dougl]

Thank you, Catherine. 60 year old man just sewed a perfect button with your guidance!

[susanhemphill]

Thank you very much for the information on the buttons. Enjoy your day and please be safe.

[dawnrising]

THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO EVER! You explained this process so well and so calm. Thank you xx

[shoptchr]

No wonder my buttons often came off. Great camera angle and well verbalized! Thank you Sewing Queen Catherine!

[Magikpotion]

I took way longer than you, but once I finished I felt completely relaxed and focused. Must be what knitting feels like, thanks for helping me fix my pants!

[Nancoise]

I've been sewing since I was 8 yrs old & that is the best way I've ever seen to sew on a button! Glad to learn how to do it better!!! Thank you for all your awesome videos. LOVE your ideas & easy to follow instructions!

[jrairdan]

This is so helpful and easy to follow. I am a 34-year-old man who has never sewed anything in my life. I got this on the first try and can wear my pants again. Thank you!

[SweetSeeH]

Thank you. You helped my 18 year old sew his button back on his suit for his senior picture. 😊❤

[juliafe]

Thank you so much! It worked! I just sewed my first button and now I have my dress pants back!

[nancywhite]

My mind is blown 🎉! Excellent tutorial Catherine! Thank you very much from this 67 years old lady.

[elizabethnystrom]

Thank you! This looks way easier than I remember trying to do buttons 🎉