Everytime I buy a new outfit it comes with an extra button or two. Sometimes it even comes with extra thread.  The funny thing is that I don’t sew but I need to know which button goes to a shirt or a pair of pants just in case I HAVE to sew it back on myself or like this weekend my parents are coming from Minnesota and my Step Mother loves to sew!
Here’s a quick tip on keeping those loose buttons together so you know what you have and giving them a home so when you need to sew it on or your Step Mother is coming you can find them quickly.

Most of the buttons and thread usually come inside a small plastic ziplock bag. I cut off the tag and label which sweater, blouse or pants it belongs too.  With the misc. buttons I put them into snack size ziplocks by color or for old buttons that used to belong to clothing that I no longer have.  My Step Mother uses old buttons to make my current clothes look new again, she jazzes things up a little! 

Try to keep all of your buttons and extra thread in a box, sewing kit, or tote.  I keep mine in our laundry room but you can keep yours in a closet or another place that works best for you.

I would write more but I have to get my “need to be fixed clothes” together!  My guest are arriving soon!