... be able to sew a button.

There are certain things in life that you need to ask for a woman's help with.  Selecting the right cologne, for instance. 

However, when you are left one button short, there is no need to trouble a lovely lady over it.  It is rather simple, and here is what you need to know:

1)  Pull off enough thread to stretch from your fingers to your elbow, and thread the needle.  Pull your needle to the middle of the thread to double up the thread.  Tie a knot (like you are trying to choke the button) where the two ends of the thread come together.

2)  Put the button where you want it.  Start on the inside of the fabric, and push the needle through both the fabric and one of the holes.  Pull tight.

3)  Go back through one of the holes directly next to first hole and pull tight.  On the fabric side, cross diagonally and push through the fabric and the unused hole diagonal from the 2nd hole used.  Basically, repeat this pattern about 4 times (with the crossing taking place on the inside of the fabric).

4)  Once the button is secure, poke the needle through the fabric side, but don't go through the button.  Loop the thread around the button (like a noose) to tighten everything.

5)  When everything is tight, put the thread back to the inside of the fabric.  From here you can use the needle to go underneath some of the exposed thread and tie yourself 3 or 4 knots to hold the hole thing together.

Of course, if you are a visual learner, check out below.  There are variations, but it is basically the same.

They put those extra buttons on the inside of your shirt for a reason.  Now you can use them.