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Patagonia Clothing
Type
technique
Title
Sew a Button onto Heavy Fabric
Introduction
Sewing a button onto garments made of heavy fabric - like wool coats, denim, or heavy-duty canvas - requires a special technique. Unlike standard button sewing, which keeps the button flush with the fabric, thick materials require a shank - a small column of thread that lifts the button, allowing space for the thick fabric to fasten beneath it.
This guide demonstrates how to sew on a button to the waistband of Patagonia® work pants using the shank technique. To learn how to sew on a button without a shank, see [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Sew+a+Button/19501|Sew a Button].
Hand sewn repairs are a fun and effective way to extend the life of gear at home. DIY repairs won't void the Patagonia warranty — they're actually encouraged!
Patagonia items can also be taken in to a [link|https://www.patagonia.com/store-locator/|local retail store] for repair evaluation or sent in to Patagonia through their [link|https://www.patagonia.com/start-repair/|mail-in repair service].
Let's get fixing!
***Related Tutorials***
* [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Sew+a+Button/19501|Sew a Button]
***Related Articles***
* [link|https://patagonia.dozuki.com/Wiki/Needles_and_Thread|Needles and Thread]
* [link|https://patagonia.dozuki.com/Wiki/Your_Hand_Sewing_Tool_Kit|Hand Sewing Tool Kit]
* [link|https://patagonia.dozuki.com/Wiki/Hand_Sewing_Glossary|Patagonia Sewing Glossary]
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Difficulty
Easy
Author
Clara Redwood
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