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Sew a shirt button back on

Whena shirt button loosens or falls

Choose a flat button that fits its hole, a needle, thread and scissors. Mark the original position on sound fabric; work with the shirt off.

Steps: Thread the needle with about 60 cm of thread; double it and knot the ends.
Bring the needle up through fabric and one button hole, down through another. Repeat several times; sew both pairs on a four-hole button.
Leave room for the buttonhole fabric underneath. On the back, catch a small stitch, pass through its loop twice and tighten. Trim; test fastening.

Start tiny

Test the button through its hole.

SafetyKeep needles and loose buttons away from children. Patch torn fabric before attaching a button.

Evidence grade CPractitioner method or editorial idea

Patagonia (2026), How to Sew a Button. Read the source ↗

Growth: Supporting habits that improve the conditions for useful repetitions: preparation, consistency or necessary recovery.

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