Sewing on a lost button is like doing your taxes – it’s inevitable, it’s a hassle and not doing it makes you look like a delinquent. Nobody looks good with a gaping hole in his dress shirt or a safety ...

There's nothing more rewarding than fixing something yourself. Add clothing and other linens to the list. Follow these steps to learn how to sew.

Needed: Button. 1 to 5 minutes (or less). Sewing needle. 2 feet of thread (max). Scissors. Difficulty: easy Erin Bried knows what intimidates people. “I’ve talked to so many powerful me… ...

Sewing on a button Last, but not least, knowing how to sew a button back on, or add an additional button, can be pretty handy.

Just because your collared shirt came with a couple of spare buttons hanging off a tag doesn’t mean you always have time to sew a replacement back on when the need arises. So an emergency ...