If you wear your casual and dress shirts like we wear our shirts, chances are you’ve run into some button trouble over the years. Loose threading, heat damage, simple snags… Whatever the culprit, we’ve got a quick and easy guide to help you replace buttons from the comfort of your own home. Don’t let your favorite shirts languish at the back of your closet—let’s bring ’em back to life.
What you'll need
- A button (we include extra buttons with our shirts—check under the placket)
- A sewing needle
- Thread (try to match the original color if possible)
- Scissors
Step 01/10
Thread the needle, giving yourself approximately twelve inches of length to work with, and tie the ends into a knot to form a loop. We recommend doubling this knot to give it some bulk.
Step 02/10
Cut the excess thread after the knot.
Step 03/10
Thread the needle in and out of the fabric at the button’s intended location and pull until the knot you made in Step 1 catches.
Step 04/10
Grab your button and slide it down the needle and thread so that it rests against the fabric.
Step 05/10
Once the button’s situated, thread the needle through the opposite buttonhole, down through the fabric, and back up again through the original hole. This will make the first line in the “x”. Repeat 3 times.
Step 06/10
Complete the “x” by repeating step 5 with the remaining holes. Again, repeat 3 times.
Step 07/10
Thread the needle through button and the top of fabric again. On its return trip, don’t thread it through a buttonhole but instead pass under the button.
Step 08/10
Wrap the thread around the button several times.
Step 09/10
Knot the thread tightly around the button at least twice, and cut the excess thread.
Step 10/10
Pat yourself on the back for a job well done.
