How to repair button holes on horsehide.

[photo2u]

Friends,
I have a very nice lost worlds car coat that has seen some action and needs a little TLC. The thread is coming undone in all the buttonholes. I was thinking in using a gimp and heavy thread to address the damage, but I have some question before I do something I might regret. Since I have not done this repair, I have been researching online for how to videos, but none show a heavy-duty sewing method for heavy horsehide.
I am about to purchase some gimp and some tread. Any recommendations?
I welcome any input!
G.

 

[Marc mndt]

Friends,
I have a very nice Lost worlds car coat that has seen some action and needs a little TLC with the bottom holes. The thread is coming undone in all the buttonholes. I have seen several how to videos but none show a heavy-duty sewing method for heavy horsehide.
I am about to purchase some gimp to do this repair.
I welcome any input!
G.

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I would burn the loose thread off with a lighter. It's nylon so it will melt into a drop, which will prevent it from unraveling any further.

 

[Aerielle Max]

I agree, you must burn it to prevent further damage. Hopefully you can take care of that now.

 

[photo2u]

I would burn the loose thread off with a lighter. It's nylon so it will melt into a drop, which will prevent it from unraveling any further.

I will get on it. Thanks!

 

[Carlos840]

+1, Stu uses nylon thread for everything button related, just burn the loose threads so it doesn't get worse.

I would just fix the ones that have unravelled by hand with two needles and thread.
I just restitched four stitches on the belt of my Leathertogs A and it is completely invisible, it is pretty easy to do, just stitch in the same stitch holes.

I just used this basic technique but with two regular thin needles and thinner thread, it works just as well:

Edit: actually, you dont even need two needles for a button hole, just single needle and stitch in and out through the button hole.

 

[photo2u]

I think this is one of the best methods and the techniques is very well done.

I will give it a try. I am up to the challenge. I have done some sewing and I truly do not want to take the coat to this stuck up places in my area that charge and arm and a leg for the work.