Shank Button Replacement
Rebekah Kilpatrick and 2 other contributors
Last updated on Aug 26, 2024
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓A shank button is any button with a loop (or shank) on the back. This type of button is very easy to replace and will extend the life of your garment!
What you need
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Remove your loose button (if necessary).
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If the button is already missing, remove any loose threads from your garment.
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Mark where the button was on the garment to hold place (a felt tip pen works fine, just keep the marking small)
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Measure out your thread. An easy measuring reference is the length of one arm fully extended.
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Thread your needle.
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Pull the thread until two equal parts are on either side of the needle.
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Tie a knot in the end of your thread (both ends should be tied together creating a double thread).
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Insert your needle into the marked space where your needle should go on the top side of the garment (that way the button will hide your knot).
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Pull the thread until the knot rests on the fabric.
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Insert your needle into the shank on the back of your button.
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Pull the thread until the button rests on the fabric.
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Insert the needle back into the same space on your fabric. Repeat the above instructions 5 times or until the button is firmly attached.
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To tie off your thread, insert the needle back into the fabric near your previous stitches.
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Pull thread until there is a small loop (do not pull flush with fabric).
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Insert the needle into the thread loop and pull through.
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Pull the thread until the loop closes and a knot is formed.
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Team
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