How to Machine Sew a Button

Turn the power off to your sewing machine while you make adjustments. Remove the regular presser foot. Replace it with the button foot. If your machine doesn't come with a button foot, purchase one.

Set the darning plate over the sewing plate. This keeps the feed dogs from moving the fabric while you are sewing on the button with the sewing machine. Reconnect the sewing machine to the power source.

Slide the fabric that needs the button into place. Place a flat button between the button foot and the fabric.

Move the machine controls to narrow zigzag and zero stitch length. With the machine and bobbin threaded, lower the needle into the left hole of the button. Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle by hand and make sure it goes into the second hole without hitting the button. If it doesn't, adjust the width of the zigzag stitch.

Sew 8 to 10 stitches in the holes of the button. If the button has 4 holes, raise the presser foot and realign the holes. Take 8 to 10 more stitches in the second set of holes.

Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric with the button attached from the machine. Clip the threads on both sides. Repeat this process for all the other buttons you need to sew back on.