Wondering how to sew on a button? It’s quick and easy to do and will give your clothes a new lease of life.

Step 4: With button in place, push needle down through opposite hole (diagonally or adjacent — match sewing to other buttons on clothing) and out back of fabric.

How to sew a button easily because, at some point, one of your coats or shirts is going to lose one.

Basic sewing skills required; if you don't have these then get yourself along to a local craft group or watch How to Sew a Button (youtube.com). Cut the wire to approx 25cm, then thread the first ...