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TIPS & TRICKS

WORK BY HAND

ften, the simplest way to attach a button is by hand. If you're working with a regular two- or four-hole button, you should start by stitching an X at the point you want it to sit on your garment – this will not only mark the spot but anchor the thread, to ensure a strong hold. Next, work your needle up through the fabric in the middle of the X, then take it up through the first hole in the

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