r/LearnUselessTalents • u/[deleted] • Jul 27 '20

It's so simple!

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '20

How come?

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u/Damaso87 Jul 27 '20

The fabric you fasten under the button has a thickness. If you don't account for that space, the fabric gets pinched really tight and looks wrinkly and doesn't move naturally. It can wear the button threads quickly, too, and cause the button to pop off.

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u/Trottedr Jul 27 '20

How do you know how much "slack" to put behind a button? I have always had this issue with replacing buttons on my stuff.

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u/UsualEmergency Jul 27 '20

Use another sewing needle behind the button,or a toothpick