Sewing Tip: How to Sew a Button by Hand

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May 9th, 2014

There are few stitching-related skills that are more useful than sewing a button, but most people—especially non-sewers—don’t actually know how to do it properly. Do your button sewing skills need an upgrade? Learn the trick for attaching sturdy, durable closures to your clothes and accessories with this helpful tutorial for sewing a button by hand from Sew McCool!