SINGER 67110 Button & Carpet Sewing Thread, 50-Yards, Black, 3.80 x 1.50 x 2.50 inches

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Imagine yourself away for an event and one of the buttons of your coat or dress falls off. What's worse, that button makes a world of difference in how you will look in that outfit. That's where this skill comes in! You'll be a lifesaver if this happens to one of your peers, too.

This thread has a cotton sheath, so be sure to clean the dust out of your machine after your project is finished. You will likely be working on at least two layers of fabric as you’re sewing the buttonhole. To prevent the layers from shifting, you can also do some basting stitches by hand around the area where the buttonhole will go. I’d recommend doing this before cutting the fabric open, so that the cut goes through the same spot in all the layers involved. If you’re sewing with delicate fabrics or a lighter weight silk thread (or both!), be sure to reduce your tension and select a smaller needle, such as a 60 or 70 (depending on the fabric) and test on a scrap first! There are two techniques you can use to prepare the area where the buttonhole will go before you move on to the actual buttonhole stitching. One of them involves sewing a tiny rectangular frame around the hole (or around your markings before you’ve cut into the fabric) by hand or by using your sewing machine, about 2-33 mm (⅛”) away from the center line. The other involves overcasting the cut edges by hand to keep all the layers together and minimize the fraying of the materials. Try it on different clothing styles until it becomes second nature. With that said, hope you learned the importance of this technique and we'll see you in the next tutorials!Extra-strong thread is essentially a heavier-weight, heavier-duty version of general purpose sewing thread. It’s perfect for seams that will be subject to heavy stress or undergo a lot of abrasion. Photo credit: Sara Maker Photo credit: Kat Waters When should I use it? Repeat, sliding each stitch snugly to the next, until the whole loop is covered with a closely worked blanket stitch. Secure your thread and stitch on your button. | THREAD OPTIONS

Insert your needle about 2 mm (less than ⅛”) away from the overcast edge, going from the bottom of the fabric to the top. Put your needle through the loop that is formed, and pull it through. Make sure to maintain the same orientation each time you’re going through the loop with your needle for even results.

The Best Way to Sew a Button

Having extra buttons, needle, and thread won't consume too much space on your stuff especially when inside a kit or even a small tin can. Now that we know how important this skill is, let's get learning! How to Sew a Button | Materials Needed The most difficult part of working with wooly nylon is threading your machine. Use a needle threader with a large eye to help you, or paint the tip of the thread with some nail polish and allow it to dry before threading your machine.