Comment on YSK How to sew on a button
Robust_Mirror@aussie.zone 2 days ago
I’m sure this is probably useful and makes sense in some way, but it’s really giving me rest of the fucking owl energy. I just can’t follow it clearly after like step 9 or so.
bstix@feddit.dk 2 days ago
Step 8. The toothpick is used to loosen the loops and make distance between the button and the fabric. This is necessay. The button would be too tight to function properly otherwise.
Step 9 is to remove the toothpick and sew upwards under the button, but not through the button.
Steps 10-12. Since the sewing isn’t tightened down, you’ll need to secure it by wrapping the string around it a couple of times. (This is why you don’t see through the button in step 9).
Steps 13-rest. Sew through the existing loops and tie a knot to secure the thread.
kamen@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I’ve always done it like up to step 7, then finishing it, and it’s been fine for shirts and some pants - but I guess the extra steps do make sense for thicker fabrics.
bstix@feddit.dk 2 days ago
Yes, it won’t make much difference to a shirt, but it’s necessary for a blazer or outerwear, where the fabric is thicker and the button is getting pulled a lot more.