How to hand sew a four-hole button

What is the first step in sewing a button?

• Measure approximately one metre of sewing thread

• Hold the button in position with one hand

• Thread one end of the thread through the hand sewing needle

• Knot the ends of the thread together

How should the thread be prepared before starting to sew?

• Cut into two equal lengths

• Knot the ends of the thread together

• Soak in water

• Iron the thread to straighten it

What is the correct position of the button during sewing?

• Right side facing down

• Right side facing up

• Button should be inside out

• No specific position required

How many times should steps 6 to 9 be repeated?

• Two times

• Three times

• Four times

• Five times

What is done differently on the last repetition of steps 6 to 9?

• A new button is added

• Thread is wrapped around the stitched area

• Thread is cut immediately

• Needle is pushed through to back of fabric

How many times is the thread wrapped around the stitched area between the button and the fabric?

• Two times

• Three times

• Four times

• Five times

What is the final step in sewing a button?

• Trim excess thread close to knot

• Repeat steps 6 to 9 again

• Stitch one securing stitch and knot thread close to underside of fabric

• Push the needle through to the back of the fabric

How is the needle first introduced to the button?

• Through the last hole of the button

• Randomly through any hole of the button

• Directly through the first hole of the button without touching the fabric

• Through the back of the fabric up through the first hole of the button

What is the purpose of the securing stitch?

• To make the button look better

• To prevent the button from rotating

• To secure the button's position on the fabric

• To add decorative detail

After sewing, what is done to the excess thread?

• Tied in a bow

• Trimmed close to knot

• Left as is for aesthetic purposes

• Used to sew another button