Sewing A Button To Hand Knits

[@blythequelin4027]

Clear instructions with no unnecessary preamble about why people put buttons on knit garments. Thank you!

[@birdasu4876]

I had no idea how to properly sew a button until I watched your video! Yours is the best tutorial for sewing buttons to knit. Thank you!

[@AlexisWinslow]

I'm so glad my video was helpful!

[@stephaniehofielen540]

Excellent demonstration. I refer to this video over and over. You have made sewing buttons a pleasure versus the usual nightmare. Thank you

[@AlexisWinslow]

Thanks for your wonderful comment! You really made my day. My goal is to help people find as much joy in this craft as I do.

[@stephaniehofielen540]

@@AlexisWinslow Keep up the great work. I get so frustrated when videos spend too much time talking about sponsors or just banter that isn't required.

[@mariegamber]

Thank you. Great tutorial.

[@tillysanders2593]

Thank you for this great tutorial .

[@AlexisWinslow]

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@carolinec6595]

Finally, someone who does is correctly.

[@lindav1403]

Excellent tutorial. The buttons on my sweater turned out beautifully. I will use your technique for hiding the beginning and ending knots on my sewn garments in the future as well. Thank you!

[@Godismystrength2222]

Best video describing how to do this

[@kellyhonu1253]

I saw several and thought yours was the Best! Extremely clear instructions AND demo. I appreciate learning both options, I'd like to try the back button technique :))

[@laurieknowles4113]

extremely clear. A couple of tips I hadn't come across before -- Thanks!

[@jimmychadwick8126]

Thanks. Your demo helped me. I'm getting set to sew six buttons on my wife's sweater, and I want to do a good job.

[@1chrede]

This video was just what I wanted, sewing buttons on my sweater. Thank you!

[@carriefritz6823]

Well done! Very professional! Thanks!

[@retrorage1]

Thanks so much -- info on how to do a backing button was just what I was looking for! :)

[@AlexisWinslow]

I'm glad you found my video useful! I'm always looking for new ideas for videos, so please let me know if you have any other techniques you're curious about.

[@mimiallin]

This was so lovely and easy. Thank you!

[@abigailtonks6320]

Great tutorial, Alexis! Now my buttons won't keep falling off my sweaters. :)

[@pinkcashmere1908]

Great video! How can this be used with buttons with shanks already on it?

[@AlexisWinslow]

+pinkcashmere1908 It would work pretty much the same way if your button has a shank-just guide your threaded needle into the holes on the shank instead. I would definitely recommend trying a backing button though, because it will protect your knits from becoming stretched and distorted.

[@pinkcashmere1908]

Ok thank you

[@paulinaaguilar6515]

Which technique is better for BABY knitted clothes???

[@AlexisWinslow]

Hi Paulina, It kind of depends on the purpose of the garment, but generally I do not use a backing button for baby clothes. There is an added concern with baby clothes and buttons-loose buttons can be a dangerous choking hazard. Sew the buttons on extra well, making several knots and use thread that contains polyester for added strength.

[@patmeakin9610]

I was always taught to use the same yarn as the garment..not cotton thread.

[@AlexisWinslow]

I actually recommend polyester thread for it's durability and strength. You could definitely use the same yarn as the garment instead, but there are many considerations when selecting a yarn for this purpose. Yarn may not be as strong as a sewing thread depending on the fiber. If you can yank the yarn firmly and it breaks, then it's not a good candidate for sewing on buttons.