1. Take twelve inches of thread, knotted securely at one end, and thread your needle. Make a single stitch in the shirt in line with the row of buttons, about ⅛ inch long, and then make another stitch ...

We're in our ‘fix it’ era! Along with learning how to un-shrink our clothes, fix a broken zipper and clean our suede shoes, we're also improving our sewing skills – and that starts with learning how ...

Sewing a button may seem like a simple task, but it is an essential skill that everyone should know. Whether you need to replace a lost button on your favorite shirt or want to add some flair to your ...

For as long as I can remember, I've been sewing buttons back onto shirts for my dad and three brothers. It used to be easy when we lived in the same house. But as us kids have grown up and moved away, ...

The next time a favorite shirt loses a button, don’t toss it in the back of the closet, make the repairs yourself. Sewing on a button is one of the most underrated and useful skills a person can learn ...