Thanks for the detailed video, it does give me confidence on a task I find quite intimidating (and where I somewhat can't trust non-professional sewers for some garment).
As a first-time mom with overwhelming anxiety when it comes to the needle and thread, I found this video beyond helpful. An absolute Godsend. It somehow gave me the confidence in fixing all my baby girl’s future buttons. I don’t have the words to thank you.
Preston, You've been such a great addition to the Gentleman's Gazette. This video is perfect for someone like me who has considered a loose button a death sentence for a garment.
I've been sewing on my own buttons for years, having never been taught. I hadn't thought of your technique for hiding the thread inside the jacket - I'll certainly make use of that.
Thank you good sir; I woke up this morning saw this video and already knew I had to fix my old pair I haven't worn in years because its main button had broken off. I get to wear it today for my brother's birthday!
Thank you Gentleman's Gazette. My button popped off after my last class today and I felt out of place walking around campus trying to get home. This will definitely help keep my button on longer and sturdier.
Thank you. You've just given my back my 2 favorite pairs of shorts and tomorrow I'm confident enough to tackle a navy blazer that's been out of commission for almost 2 years. Oh yeah, about 3 well-worn denim shirts as well. Thanks again.
Used the first method to sew buttons onto a suit for The Once-ler for a cosplay. Thank you! AMAZING results. I definitely feel more confident using metal 4 holed buttons than the cheap plastic ones my suit came with.
Thank you! I pulled out the old suit coat from college and noticed the button was loose, and although I've sewn before, I wanted to make sure it was right this time.
Very timely video for me. Need to sew a button onto a pair of Levi’s. Thanks for sharing. I’m sure I can secure the button without any difficulties now.
I love these videos. I think they're brilliant. Boys should be forced to sit down in school and made to watch this, because it's an obvious skill they should have. Sadly, I don't think they make boys do needlework these days like I was made to do.
Thanks for such a detailed video with very useful information. I have 2 pairs of casual pants with missing buttons that I’ve just basically retired even though both are two of my favorite pants. Now after I find me a couple good replacement buttons I’m gonna use this information and get to sewing.
Will add, if you loose a button on a shirt and don't happen to have a spare, the old trick is to remove the bottom most and use that, then replace the bottom most with a close match. I still watched as we can always get better. When 12 years old, lost a button for the first time, and Oma was not going to sew one on, I was to. So she got out this huge box of buttons, found a close match, and I sewed on a replacement. First time sewing, loved it, so continued learned to mending and hand sewing from Oma, and now led to me teaching myself machine sewing and tailoring.
Thanks for the guide. Just got some horn buttons in to replace the brass buttons in a thrifted blazer as I’m not a fan of brass buttons. Already got the front ones on, now to do the sleeve buttons.
That is some great advice. I often sew on buttons on shirts, cardigans, overcoats etc., but that the first time I seen it done on a jacket and I have a number of shank buttons on my tweed. Never been so impatient for a button to fall off to test.
Color of thread should match the other buttons as you've mentioned but would it be a major 'faux-pas' if one used a primary color such as red, yellow or blue and take the opportunity to bring a bit of 'sprezzatura' to this kind of mishap?
It can work if in particular places - for example I have some shirts where the stitching on just the gauntlet buttons is red. Another where the stitching on the top collar button is different colour to the rest. Otherwis it's probably not a good idea - if the thread on one of six buttons on the front of your overcoat is a different colour, that's just going to look strange.
Yes, that's what I thought as well. I remembered seeing blazers with contrasting thread in the stitching. That's probably what brought up this idea. Thanks!
Been needing to replace a button on an over coat for months, I think I'll finally get around to it the weekend now. Looking forward to repairing it now in fact.
Excellent video, great job on the clarity and detail of the stitching, as well as trying to cover as much as you can. I still wonder how you can sew on a button using an Italian, “chicken foot” stitch, though.
Oh! Nice outfit Preston; you, as well as everyone else on the channel, always come up with these amazing, timeless outfits on every video I’ve seen on the channel-unless one of you is creating an example of what not to wear.
The U.S. ARMY taught me! I thought to myself why in the world do I need to learn how to sew! Well I found out real quick whilst spending time out in the field.
Thank you so much for the video, I love learning new things. I use to sew my own buttons on myself, but never left space to wrap the shank. I would always just have to work with the button being flat against the fabric. This was very informative.
Thanks a lot for this great viedeo! I have a smal detail question: I once heard that shirt and trusers buttons are sewed on with the thread running in a x-shape across the button while with suit and overcoat buttons it runs parallel. I looked for that on my garnments and found it to be accurate. So is that really a rule or just a coincidence in my wardrobe? Greetings from Germany, Tim.
Hey, I have a question. I have a single breasted woolen coat that's perfect in the shoulders but it's too wide in the hips. I was thinking of turning it into a double breasted coat and I'm wondering will it look odd? I was thinking of cutting off the current buttons and sewing two new columns of buttons. It's pure wool and cashmere lining and I hate that I'm not wearing it. Thanks
Good question, David! Our suggestion would simply be to have the waist of the coat suppressed by a tailor, and maintain it as a single-breasted garment. While it could theoretically be converted, the side seams would likely be pulled in odd directions, the vents might gap, and it would generally just look a bit "off." A good idea to have it tailored to get some use out of it, but stick with the original closure configuration. Thanks! - Preston
I'm gonna take my wool coat to the tailors with some metal buttons I wanna get, does it matter the style of the buttons, as far as cost. I'll be wanting to replace them on a pea ocat.
Can you please do a video on how ISAIA and Kiton sews their shirting buttons? it shows three visible loops instead of four, but their buttons still have four holes.
Please note: Thimbles can come in sizes! The one he initially showed on his thumb was way to small for his thumb, but would probably fit better on one of his fingers. Also depending on your preference, you might wear the thimble on varying fingers - usually either the first two fingers or your thumb.
a teacher in elementary school showed us a 'trick' how to make knots easily. unfortunately I cannot make a video and connect it here. but it sure would have been fun, to show you something for once ;-D
Garment. xD It's just one of those situation where a word loses it's meaning in your head for a while. I love that. Appreciate this though. Need to sell some garments. Need them to be sellable. I hate sewing. Thank you.
I wish someone could explain the mechanics of the initial knot. The rubbing of the fingers followed by pulling out of the thread results in zero net change of the thread, for me.
Wait. You told me in step 1 to go from front to back...back to front the space of a button hole... then repeat the process perpendicularly...now my thread is run front to back. How do I now place the button on the front of the garment with the thread at the back?
Thanks for all the good work! I’d like to request a clip on ‘how to have fun with clothing in a conservative profession ‘. I’m a young lawyer in Seoul, and it’s quite a conservative environment. Any tips on spicing things up while avoiding being called out?
Great video, Preston! Bookmarked for future reference. In regards to your outfit; I think you would do well with a higher buttoning stance on your jacket, the colors look amazing though :)
Hi, useful video, but you forgot to explain the situation where the coat has a main button on the outside and a small button on the inside. That is the situation with my coat.
Hello Gentleman's gazette , hello Mr Schneider.... one of my best friends is getting married in September and he has asked me to be his best man , that includes throwing the bachelor party. I would like to throw a classy send off were no details need to be shame inducing when told to soon to be spouse, could you make a video about throwing a great bachelor party ( i am thinking about a whiskey tasting , a good diner where each guest takes turns roasting the groom, but i could use some of your input )
I want to change all my plastic buttons into ornate ones to make them appear more expensive, this has been something i noticed. Cheap buttons indicate to people that the item is entirely cheap
I have always thought that the back of the buttons on shirts have looked sloppy. Some of the very high end shirts, such as handmade shirts, never pass the needle through the other side of the fabric, and there is usually just a small stitch visible from the back. But this is more advanced.
Thanks for the detailed video, it does give me confidence on a task I find quite intimidating (and where I somewhat can't trust non-professional sewers for some garment).
As a first-time mom with overwhelming anxiety when it comes to the needle and thread, I found this video beyond helpful. An absolute Godsend. It somehow gave me the confidence in fixing all my baby girl’s future buttons. I don’t have the words to thank you.
Preston, You've been such a great addition to the Gentleman's Gazette. This video is perfect for someone like me who has considered a loose button a death sentence for a garment.
We're glad we could give you the confidence to master those buttons. And thanks for your kind words!
- Preston
Small repairs and maintenance on clothings isn't only a crucial skill, but one very interesting also.
I love this! As an autistic person, the step by step directions help so much.
Thank you guys. I've just saved at least 50 Swiss Francs. And I feel proud of myself 😀
50 francs for one button sawing?
@@nenaddimitrijevic8266 No sry. not for one Button. Haha for like 7 Buttons. But they're all fallen down.
@@nenaddimitrijevic8266 yeah you right. For sure you are going to pay Like 7 francs per button in switzerland. But now I can do it by myself :)
I've been sewing on my own buttons for years, having never been taught. I hadn't thought of your technique for hiding the thread inside the jacket - I'll certainly make use of that.
Thank you good sir; I woke up this morning saw this video and already knew I had to fix my old pair I haven't worn in years because its main button had broken off. I get to wear it today for my brother's birthday!
Glad that we could be of service. Happy birthday to your brother!
- Preston
Thank you Gentleman's Gazette. My button popped off after my last class today and I felt out of place walking around campus trying to get home. This will definitely help keep my button on longer and sturdier.
This is so adequate. I need to sew some buttons in my trousers so I can use suspenders. Thank you.
I keep coming back to this as i acquire 2nd hand tweed with broken buttons. thanks to Preston and the rest of the GG team!
My grandma taught me. She even provided me with a small supply of needle and thread.
Another video that I need! My mother was wonderfull doing sewing. Her life--what a blessing!keep up the good work!
Thank you. You've just given my back my 2 favorite pairs of shorts and tomorrow I'm confident enough to tackle a navy blazer that's been out of commission for almost 2 years. Oh yeah, about 3 well-worn denim shirts as well. Thanks again.
Used the first method to sew buttons onto a suit for The Once-ler for a cosplay. Thank you! AMAZING results. I definitely feel more confident using metal 4 holed buttons than the cheap plastic ones my suit came with.
Thank you! I pulled out the old suit coat from college and noticed the button was loose, and although I've sewn before, I wanted to make sure it was right this time.
I like to make a single double loop knot at the end. I'd like to see more sewing tutorials from you.
Guess who needs to sew a button on to an overcoat? Thanks for the reminder Preston 🤟🏼
Very timely video for me. Need to sew a button onto a pair of Levi’s. Thanks for sharing. I’m sure I can secure the button without any difficulties now.
I had to learn how to sew for my job in the military and I still learned a lot from you bro thank you, looking sharp!
It was my first time ever sewing today. She wasn't pretty but I'm glad I did this.
Thank you Sir Preston! Just fixing the cuff buttons on my Charles Tyrwhitt shirts. These cuffs are all bit wide.
I love these videos. I think they're brilliant. Boys should be forced to sit down in school and made to watch this, because it's an obvious skill they should have. Sadly, I don't think they make boys do needlework these days like I was made to do.
Thanks for such a detailed video with very useful information. I have 2 pairs of casual pants with missing buttons that I’ve just basically retired even though both are two of my favorite pants. Now after I find me a couple good replacement buttons I’m gonna use this information and get to sewing.
Will add, if you loose a button on a shirt and don't happen to have a spare, the old trick is to remove the bottom most and use that, then replace the bottom most with a close match.
I still watched as we can always get better.
When 12 years old, lost a button for the first time, and Oma was not going to sew one on, I was to. So she got out this huge box of buttons, found a close match, and I sewed on a replacement. First time sewing, loved it, so continued learned to mending and hand sewing from Oma, and now led to me teaching myself machine sewing and tailoring.
beautifully comprehensive, helped for replacing my shank button
Thanks for the guide. Just got some horn buttons in to replace the brass buttons in a thrifted blazer as I’m not a fan of brass buttons. Already got the front ones on, now to do the sleeve buttons.
I love learning new skills. Thank you.
Thanks for a well detailed instructions. I know it's simply a button but guy's like me that didn't Know the basics it sure made it easier. Thanks
That is some great advice. I often sew on buttons on shirts, cardigans, overcoats etc., but that the first time I seen it done on a jacket and I have a number of shank buttons on my tweed. Never been so impatient for a button to fall off to test.
Color of thread should match the other buttons as you've mentioned but would it be a major 'faux-pas' if one used a primary color such as red, yellow or blue and take the opportunity to bring a bit of 'sprezzatura' to this kind of mishap?
It can work if in particular places - for example I have some shirts where the stitching on just the gauntlet buttons is red. Another where the stitching on the top collar button is different colour to the rest. Otherwis it's probably not a good idea - if the thread on one of six buttons on the front of your overcoat is a different colour, that's just going to look strange.
Yes, that's what I thought as well. I remembered seeing blazers with contrasting thread in the stitching. That's probably what brought up this idea. Thanks!
Been needing to replace a button on an over coat for months, I think I'll finally get around to it the weekend now. Looking forward to repairing it now in fact.
Preston this is very helpful and you have a wonderful screen presence. Excellent content charmingly delivered. Cheers gentlemen!
Excellent video, great job on the clarity and detail of the stitching, as well as trying to cover as much as you can. I still wonder how you can sew on a button using an Italian, “chicken foot” stitch, though.
Oh! Nice outfit Preston; you, as well as everyone else on the channel, always come up with these amazing, timeless outfits on every video I’ve seen on the channel-unless one of you is creating an example of what not to wear.
The U.S. ARMY taught me! I thought to myself why in the world do I need to learn how to sew! Well I found out real quick whilst spending time out in the field.
Thank you! you saved me on my graduation day!
Thanks man, This video was awsome. The attention to detail made the difference in me being able to do this effectively. 🙌
This just saved my favorite dancing shirt. Thanks 😁
As a bloke who only has 2 semi-expensive heavy jackets, learning how to sew a loose button back on is an incredibly needed skill.
Superb video I have learnt a few things here which I will apply when I next loose a shirt or coat button 👍
Sven mentioned a while back in one of your shoe videos that you thought about making a shoe-care video, i think it's very good idea
Stay tuned! :)
- Preston
Well done, Preston! I'm clumsy though and terrible at sewing anything. Keep the videos coming!
Thank you for such a wonderfully detailed video, which is desperately needed.
Thank you ❤
Thank you so much for the video, I love learning new things. I use to sew my own buttons on myself, but never left space to wrap the shank. I would always just have to work with the button being flat against the fabric. This was very informative.
I'm loving his outfit!
Looking sharp as always Preston! Good work on the video gentlemen.
Good video, an index or toc would be helpful. Are buttons typically sewn on by hand at the factory? At a cleaners or tailor shop?
Good job. More simple tailoring instruction, please.
Fantastically helpful video as always
Thanks a lot for this great viedeo! I have a smal detail question: I once heard that shirt and trusers buttons are sewed on with the thread running in a x-shape across the button while with suit and overcoat buttons it runs parallel. I looked for that on my garnments and found it to be accurate. So is that really a rule or just a coincidence in my wardrobe? Greetings from Germany, Tim.
This is great! Thanks for a super clean tutorial. I clicked subscribe.
Hey, I have a question. I have a single breasted woolen coat that's perfect in the shoulders but it's too wide in the hips. I was thinking of turning it into a double breasted coat and I'm wondering will it look odd? I was thinking of cutting off the current buttons and sewing two new columns of buttons. It's pure wool and cashmere lining and I hate that I'm not wearing it. Thanks
Good question, David! Our suggestion would simply be to have the waist of the coat suppressed by a tailor, and maintain it as a single-breasted garment. While it could theoretically be converted, the side seams would likely be pulled in odd directions, the vents might gap, and it would generally just look a bit "off." A good idea to have it tailored to get some use out of it, but stick with the original closure configuration. Thanks!
- Preston
@@gentlemansgazette It really makes sense taking it to a tailor. Very much appreciated.
@@gentlemansgazette It really makes sense taking it to a tailor. Very much appreciated.
Thank you so much, saved my suit jacket in a pinch!
Thanks for the detailed video
Thank you for the instructions. I've now sacked my valet!
If he hasn't found another position as yet, send him my way! :)
- Preston
Works like a charm!
Very nice just today I lost a button. But I did not know how to sew it back on. Thank you for this video!
What a fascinating person.
Definitely didn't do it right but, I still appreciate the video
Thank you for the detailed step-by-step instructions, you’ve been very helpful.
this vido help me alot thank you
Thanks! Helped with the coat
This was a fantastic tutorial. Thank you very much for covering jacket buttons as well!
I’ve needed this for a while.
I'm gonna take my wool coat to the tailors with some metal buttons I wanna get, does it matter the style of the buttons, as far as cost. I'll be wanting to replace them on a pea ocat.
Thank you Preston!
Thanks a lot for this helpful video. Now my coat looks as good as new :)
and there i thought i know how to sow a Button. very informative video!
LOL😂 Anyway you are nice ❤with these buttons!
Can you please do a video on how ISAIA and Kiton sews their shirting buttons? it shows three visible loops instead of four, but their buttons still have four holes.
I use a safety pin as my shank and a standard pin to mark my sewing point
Very good video!😃
Please note: Thimbles can come in sizes! The one he initially showed on his thumb was way to small for his thumb, but would probably fit better on one of his fingers.
Also depending on your preference, you might wear the thimble on varying fingers - usually either the first two fingers or your thumb.
Is this dapper dude the great Gatsby or the talented Mr Ripley?
a teacher in elementary school showed us a 'trick' how to make knots easily. unfortunately I cannot make a video and connect it here. but it sure would have been fun, to show you something for once ;-D
Excellent and very helpful video tutorial thank you, Preston!
Thank you for the great, detailed instructions. It made the task look easy!
Fantastic video! Useful information! More of these please.
What about holes in the toes of socks? Worth it if the rest of the sock is good or just pitch em'?
Garment.
xD It's just one of those situation where a word loses it's meaning in your head for a while. I love that.
Appreciate this though. Need to sell some garments. Need them to be sellable. I hate sewing. Thank you.
I wish someone could explain the mechanics of the initial knot. The rubbing of the fingers followed by pulling out of the thread results in zero net change of the thread, for me.
At 3:57, I do not understand how that slack in the thread was created so he could slip the needle through and complete the knot.
Where is a good place to buy buttons online or in person that aren't plastic?
Thank you
Wait. You told me in step 1 to go from front to back...back to front the space of a button hole... then repeat the process perpendicularly...now my thread is run front to back. How do I now place the button on the front of the garment with the thread at the back?
Brilliant thankyou
Thanks for all the good work! I’d like to request a clip on ‘how to have fun with clothing in a conservative profession ‘. I’m a young lawyer in Seoul, and it’s quite a conservative environment. Any tips on spicing things up while avoiding being called out?
Great video!! This really helped me fix some of my dad's shirts.
Great video, Preston! Bookmarked for future reference. In regards to your outfit; I think you would do well with a higher buttoning stance on your jacket, the colors look amazing though :)
Yes, a bowtie is often complemented by a higher buttoning stance. Thanks for watching and commenting!
- Preston
Make a video how to wear a leather jacket and what is the best leather used for it.
A great help, thank you!
Hi, useful video, but you forgot to explain the situation where the coat has a main button on the outside and a small button on the inside. That is the situation with my coat.
Hello Gentleman's gazette , hello Mr Schneider.... one of my best friends is getting married in September and he has asked me to be his best man , that includes throwing the bachelor party. I would like to throw a classy send off were no details need to be shame inducing when told to soon to be spouse, could you make a video about throwing a great bachelor party ( i am thinking about a whiskey tasting , a good diner where each guest takes turns roasting the groom, but i could use some of your input )
Thank you, now i don't need go to my parents' house every time i have a loose button on my shirt 😅
thanks man
Is this guy for real?
Brown shoes and brown belt but why black watch?
I want to change all my plastic buttons into ornate ones to make them appear more expensive, this has been something i noticed. Cheap buttons indicate to people that the item is entirely cheap
I have always thought that the back of the buttons on shirts have looked sloppy. Some of the very high end shirts, such as handmade shirts, never pass the needle through the other side of the fabric, and there is usually just a small stitch visible from the back. But this is more advanced.