How To Fix A Frayed Buttonhole

ID: 140151

Description: A buttonhole is basically an opening in the...

Steps:

1. With a seam ripper, carefully remove all the threads from the frayed buttonhole.

2. Find a thread that closely matches the thread on the pants.

3. Holding the fabric right-side up with the buttonhole horizontal, begin stitching at the edge.
4. Start from the inner side.
5. Be cautious of your hand placement when pushing the needle through the fabric.

6. The needle should be on the front side.
7. Put the needle in between the layers of fabric and pull it through towards the inner side, securing the fabrics together.

8. The needle is on the inner side.
9. Pull the needle through the buttonhole towards the other side.
10. Do not put the needle through the fabric.

11. Continue making buttonhole stitches along the side of the buttonhole.
12. Keep the stitches close together.

13. On the back side, tie a knot to seal the thread.

14. After sealing the knot, the button should fit into the buttonhole.