Buttons used as a closure on clothing for 5000 years are available in many different styles and colours. However all buttons fall into two groups. Flat buttons with holes and shank buttons.
The shank is a small loop on the underside of a button. It creates space between the fabric and button. This allows the top fabric to sit smoothly when buttoned. Shank buttons are ideal for heavier fabrics. A shank button cannot be machine sewn by the home sewist.
The flat button with two or four holes lies flat against the fabric and can be machine sewn. You can create a shank with thread if needed.
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| A buttonhole foot and a button foot To Machine Sew a Button |
1. Drop or cover feed dogs, Set stitch length to "0" and stitch to zigzag.
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| to create a shank position needle between holes |
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| without shank |
2. Attach button foot. Place fabric and button under foot with holes aligned horizontally. Turn the hand wheel towards you. Checking that the needle is positioned to go through both holes. Adjust stitch width if necessary.
3. Sew 6 to 10 zigzag stitches. Switch to a straight stitch and sew a 3 to 4 more stitches to secure button. Remove from machine and pass threads to wrong side.
That's it, one neatly sewn button.
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