Sew on a button

Before you begin

Reattach a flat, four-hole button with a crossed stitch.

What you’ll need

• A four-hole button
• A needle
• Thread
• Scissors
• The garment

A flat four-hole button, needle, thread and garment.

Keep fingers clear of the needle and store the needle and scissors safely afterward.

For this step

Choose a flat four-hole button for this lesson.

Visible checkpoint: The four-hole button aligns with the garment buttonhole and neighboring buttons.

Common mistake: Placing the button out of line with the buttonhole.

Check for yourself: The button lines up with the buttonhole. Choose a flat four-hole button for this lesson.

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