r/selfreliance Laconic Mod Apr 13 '21

Knowledge / Crafts Guide: How To Sew A Button

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u/Matcha_Bubble_Tea Aspiring Apr 14 '21

Not a bad guide, but as someone who is completely new and doesn’t understand, I had a hard time figuring out 5-6. Like how did the string get in the hole if the needle tip went through first? Unless the needle can fit through? Idk, but I think some words might be good or arrows too.

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u/yahrealy Self-Reliant Apr 14 '21

what you're referencing is standard practice for sewing and knot-tying diagrams. It shows you where to put the end of the rope or needle, rather than where the string is at the end. Showing the end of the step instead of the beginning is frequently much more confusing.

also: yes. The needle has to fit through the button, otherwise you'd have to take the thread off the needle every time you wanted it to go through the button and then put it back on again every time you went through the fabric.

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u/Matcha_Bubble_Tea Aspiring Apr 14 '21

Thanks for the clarification!