How to Sew on a One Hole Button
Use your needle and thread to pierce through the fabric just beneath the button and through its hole opposite. Repeat this process several times until the shank has been successfully attached to fabric.
Always double up on thread when sewing on flat buttons with only one hole; this will help your stitches remain strong!
How to stitch it with the help of machine
With a sewing machine and the appropriate buttonhole foot, sewing a one hole button onto fabric should be easy. Simply start by positioning it where desired on your fabric and ensuring it is centered and in its appropriate spot before positioning the foot over this area for stitching to take place.
Thread your needle and pass it under the button from its right side, taking care to double up on thread for a stronger stitch. Stitch from front to back passing through each hole on the button multiple times until reaching its end point, at which time make a knot and trim off excess thread.
Make the process even simpler by employing a zigzag stitch. Switch your machine’s needle settings to this setting, and slowly turn the hand wheel until you reach an ideal stitch size for your button. Even older models of machines can still use this method of sewing on one-hole buttons using this method.
To complete, use a straight pin to secure the button in place and thread your needle again, this time passing through fabric just under where the straight pin sits. Now thread down through button holes again before winding thread around space between button and fabric to form a shank.
How to stitch it with the help of hand
If you don’t have access to a sewing machine, sewing one-hole buttons by hand is simple and straightforward. Simply follow these easy instructions for the best result. There are various techniques for hand stitching buttons depending on their type and number of holes; most people suggest three or four passes with thread before deeming your button strong enough.
Mark the spot where you wish to attach the button on fabric using either a marker or simply by leaving a thumbprint of your finger. Now push the needle and thread through fabric from backside towards frontside twice more for best results. Repeat these steps 2-3 times until the desired result has been reached.
Once your initial pass is complete, position the button where it belongs and add a straight pin beneath it for additional space between it and fabric to prevent stitches from being too tight.
On your last pass, push the needle through both fabric and shank but not through the buttonhole. This will create a thread shank to strengthen your work. Next, thread your needle up through some stitches of thread before pulling tight to form a loop – thread needle through this loop then tie a knot to finish!
How to stitch it with the help of thread
Before beginning sewing, ensure you have all of the required materials at your disposal. This will make the process much less daunting and frustrating – opt for strong thread that complements your fabric color, and sharp scissors for cutting cleanly after finishing your threads. Once your button has been placed where it belongs, mark its placement using an invisible marker or chalk.
Next, push the needle up through the fabric and over the back of the button. Do this at least five times or until your button feels secure. If it has a shank (a little nub with an opening through it) wind thread around it for added support and to create stronger stitches.
Once you’ve gone through your button a few times, it’s time to sew it on. Push the needle up through fabric near where you marked it but instead come up through another hole on its backside; this will create a small “X” that will secure it to its spot on fabric and will hold your button securely in place.
Once finished, tie a knot on the reverse side of the fabric and trim off any excess thread. Additionally, you may snip close to where you tied off, though this step is optional.
How to stitch it with the help of straight pin
Sewing on one hole buttons may not be difficult, but care must be taken in the process. Double the thread if using regular cotton or polyester thread, and use a sewing machine equipped with a button foot so the needle passes easily through each of its holes; this will ensure your button stays in place through many wears and washes.
Once you’re ready to stitch, position the button where it belongs on your garment and mark its position using washable marker or disappearing marking pen. A straight pin may also help. Ultimately, leave some extra fabric beneath the button for stability purposes.
Push the needle through fabric and through one hole of the button while keeping thread on the wrong side, before threading through another hole across from it and repeating this process until button is securely attached to fabric.
Once finished, use clear nail polish or fabric glue to secure the back of the button to the garment and tie off at its loop end before cutting any extra thread off at its ends and pressing your garment with an iron for a final touch.
