How to Cut a Button Off a Sweater or Cardigan
Lay your garment flat., Take a comb., Slide the comb under the button., Cut the thread., Take the comb off.,Repeat as needed for remaining buttons.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Lay your garment flat.
Smooth it out and undo the buttoned area. -
Step 2: Take a comb.
Make sure the comb is clean. , This will lift the button from the garment, separating it and the thread will be obvious above the comb, just under the button. , Leaving the comb in place, use a razor or extremely fine scissors to cut the thread above the comb and remove the button. , Remove remaining pieces of thread. , -
Step 3: Slide the comb under the button.
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Step 4: Cut the thread.
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Step 5: Take the comb off.
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Step 6: Repeat as needed for remaining buttons.
Detailed Guide
Smooth it out and undo the buttoned area.
Make sure the comb is clean. , This will lift the button from the garment, separating it and the thread will be obvious above the comb, just under the button. , Leaving the comb in place, use a razor or extremely fine scissors to cut the thread above the comb and remove the button. , Remove remaining pieces of thread. ,
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