Repairing a Popped or Broken Button

Kevin Kennedy began training with European masters as a young lad of 17. For 42 years, he has been an Upholsterer for countless Boston area designers and leading art restorers, including consulting with and heading the upholstery department at Trefler and Sons, in Newton, MA. Commissioned to upholster Napoleon's chair, and guest writer to the Upholstery Journal. His most successful venture yet, his studio in Arlington, Ma , Upholstery on Broadway, has been open since 2010.
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[@danv1531]

Thank you so very much. We had an older chair from my wife's grandfather that wasn't nice enough to pay for reupolstering but still usable. Without the button it wasn't usable for us. Your video taught me how to fix it and we will enjoy the chair for many more years!

[@lenvadal8558]

Wow, you explained this so, so, well. Especially the "slip knot" slow, slow procedure. Thanks & well done!

[@dahliaattia-king1296]

This was SO helpful. I was able to repair my barstools so easily. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@BroadwayUpholsterySchool]

Glad it helped!!!

[@nancyskinner5207]

Wonderful video! Thank you. I need to replace a popped button and tighten a loose one. Now I know how. I have the needles (not the German one, sadly) from my grandmothers sewing box. Finally know how to use them.

[@BroadwayUpholsterySchool]

Glad i could help!

[@Seho2024]

I I saved hundreds of dolors because of your video! Thank you!

[@doc223]

Amazing video that was well produced and the professional upholsterer is an absolute craftsman. Thank you for sharing your expertise and having fun doing it!!

[@BroadwayUpholsterySchool]

Thanks so much!

[@ReadingThing]

You are truly a Master Craftsman! Thank you!

[@kbreenbo]

My tufting has lost its tuft. I can do the button method, no problem, but the leather cushion is not removable and the slip-knotted button does not create the “lost” tufting I need to replicate. What can I do?

[@kbreenbo]

I removed the bottom cover and pulled through to the bottom with a long upholsery (10" needle). All fixed! Looks perfect. THx.

[@user-jk2xn6yy8i]

Great job at explaining the whole process

[@davidschmoll5583]

What excellence!

[@hollyb.parker7727]

Very easy to follow. Thank you!

[@thetruefactsc19]

This worked perfectly, just as described! Thank you!

[@krishale1603]

Is there a way to repair a button on a leather tufted ottoman where the button has fallen through the leather?

[@Pod6168]

Excellent DIY video

[@hevsmithson6574]

How much roughly would you charge to fix a button into the funiture

[@denisekennedywerle9814]

How do you retrieve a button that has slipped into the sofa through the tuft. I have tried pulling it through by slipping a band around it but it won't stay out.

[@kadajahhenly3330]

did you ever find a solution? yes

[@kadajahhenly3330]

i was thinking maybe you could sew the hole up tighter

[@luluperezfacio9236]

Thanks that was a great tutorial.

[@BroadwayUpholsterySchool]

Thanks!

[@nigelheffernan3857]

Hi I have never seen the German needle method before where could I purchase one please?

[@GTsAdventures]

Nigel Heffernan hi Nigel. Look online at cs Osborne &co. For a no. 417 tufting needle

[@frankoguin5010]

cs osborn

[@delanaespinoza]

What happens if the fabric on the outside of the furniture stretched, so the button is still attached inside the batting of the furniture? Do I sew the button hole or would it be easier to cut the button that’s still attached and do this method?

[@wazirihasani8002]

Ths