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Member since 4/4/07
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Posted on: 1/4/08 10:25 AM ET
I've been sewing buttons on since I was I don't know 5 or something (if not sooner) My first sewing experiences were doing the hand sewing portion for Mama.

But apparently I've forgotten how.... It seems every button I sew on these days comes off.... I have no idea why--but it's getting rather frustrating.... Especially since I don't notice WHEN it comes off so I lose my button--and you know how expensive those can be sometimes....

  
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Posted on: 1/4/08 12:08 PM ET
In reply to TammyD
http://sewing.about.com/od/beginner1/ht/htflatbutton.htm is an article from sewing.about.com on sewing on a flat button. (I KNEW there was a reason for my zillion "favourites" in Yahoo!! )
HTH!!
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Posted on: 1/4/08 12:20 PM ET
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I read once that you should run your handsewing thread through beeswax to strengthen it. I do it, and haven't lost too many buttons, so maybe that would help? Another thing I've done for coat buttons is used dental floss. Just once or twice, then tie it off, and cover with the right colour thread. Or if you're lucky you might have a permanent marker with a matching colour to dab on the floss to colour match.
marian

oh, you're supposed to run the thread through the beeswax (available at fabric stores) then press a hot iron over it to melt the beeswax into the thread.
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Posted on: 1/4/08 6:17 PM ET
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I do the bees wax thing on a double thread.......and also make a little thread shank behind my buttons........even on fairly fine fabric......that way the strain of the fabric doesnt pull them off.

except of hubby's work pants where I swear I could staple them on and they will still come off! For them I just keep a supply of navy buttons and sew the dang things on!

cheers
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Posted on: 1/5/08 4:32 AM ET
I've heard of the beeswax thing. I'll have to get some and try it!
  
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Posted on: 1/5/08 7:37 AM ET
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Once you use beeswax you will use it for all of your handsewing...makes the thread stronger and you don't get those pesky little knots when you hand sew.
  
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