Sew a Button onto Heavy Fabric

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Create the shank

Wrap the thread around the loose stitches at least three to four times to bind the stitches together and create a shank. See the next step for video instructions.
The shank acts as a sturdy post that elevates the button so that when it's fastened, the fabric around the buttonhole will fit underneath the button. The ideal shank is the same height as the thickness of the fabric around the buttonhole.

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