Shank That Button!

 

 

 

 

Why not just stitch on a button? Why take the time to sew it on with the shank method? This is important for stress and assures your button stays attached longer.

Here's how: 1) Put a kitchen size match, or something comparable, under the button, 2) then stitch as normal; 3) remove the match stick, do not cut the thread, but come up through the fabric as if you are going to take another stitch through the button eye, instead, wrap the thread around and around the loops of thread that is between the button and fabric; 4) do a finishing stitch at the base of the shank, which you just created, cut thread. Viola! You have just made a shank for your button and assured that your button stays attached for a very long time.