There are 5 types of buttons
There are many buttons available for various purposes, from flat plastic buttons to decorative wooden buttons, all the way through flat plastic buttons. These are some of the most popular button types:
- Decorative buttons: Many buttons have embellishments, such as embroidery, rhinestones or engravings. These novelty buttons can be used to close a jacket or pocket. They also come in unique shapes and materials that will enhance any outfit. Some decorative buttons can be personalized with your initials, by engraving metal buttons or carving wooden buttons. Cufflinks and lapel buttons are two examples of decorative buttons.
- Flat buttons: These buttons can be sewn easily because they are flat and thin. There are three types: flat buttons with two holes, flat buttons with three holes, and flat buttons with four holes. These bottoms are flat in the back with holes through their center. You can either sew flat buttons manually or with a machine. Flat buttons are often found on formal wear and semi-formal clothing. For example, button-up shirts have flat buttons that close the shirt securely. Because they are easy to use and come in many colors, flat buttons make excellent craft buttons for scrapbooking.
- Shank buttons: A flat button may have visible holes. Shank buttons, on the other hand, have a solid front and a separate loop attached at the back. These buttons can be used in blouses, coats, cardigans and blouses. However, they can also be used as a dressy button for blazers.
- Stud buttons: These are a classic jean button. You press the metal shank into fabric using a snap tool. This method secures the button to the garment better than sewing it in place using a needle and thread. To fasten denim jeans, stud buttons are located at the top zipper. However, you can also use them as skirt or coat buttons.
- Toggle buttons: These buttons are known for their unique shape and fastening style. They use a loop-fastening method and are narrower in width than standard round buttons. These buttons can be used to decorate a jacket with toggle buttons.
How to sew a button in 8 steps
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- Get your essential sewing tools. You will need a few tools to sew buttons. A needle, thread and small scissors are all you will need. These supplies are included in most sewing kits.
- Thread your needle. Thread your needle through the eye. Instead of leaving a tail at the end of a single thread and knotting it, feed the thread through the needle until the two ends are equal in length. This creates a double thread. Wrap a few inches of thread around your index finger. Next, gently roll the thread ends with your thumb to form a knot.
- Pick a place for your button. Find the spot where you want your button to be placed. Make sure it’s on the right side. Once you have chosen a place for your button, thread your needle with a small x. Start on the backside of the fabric and feed your needle through it. Then, sew a small placeholder for the button by sewing a small x. The buttonholes will be located at the ends of the x.
- Place your button. Place your button on top of the small “x” and place it on the fabric. Begin at the bottom of the garment and guide your sewing needle through its first hole. After threading the needle through the buttonhole and fabric, angle your needle downward to pull the second hole. The thread and needle should be out of the garment’s underside.
- Use a straight pin. Place a straight pin between the button, the fabric, and the first stitch. This will stop you from sewn the button too tight.
- Continue sewing the button. Continue sewing the button six more times until it is securely attached to the garment. If your button is small, you will need to stitch less than larger buttons. Consider adding a few more stitches to secure it in place. The needle should be guided through the fabric, not through the buttonhole, on the last upward stitch.
- The straight pin should be removed. To form the shank, pull the straight pin from the button’s bottom. Wrap the thread around the button five to six times.
- Secure the thread and then cut it. Then tie the thread by passing the needle through all the stitches at the back of your fabric. Next, guide the needle through the loop to tie a knot. Repeat this process two to three times before cutting.