May one sew clothing on Chol Hamoed?

Author: Rabbi Yaakov GoldsteinPublished: October 12, 2025

May one sew clothing on Chol Hamoed? A button fell off my Kapata, may I sew it on Chol Hamoed? Answer: Yes you may sew it on Chol Hamoed with a Shinuiy if you are embarrassed to walk out wearing the Kapata without the button, and you have no

May one sew clothing on Chol Hamoed?

A button fell off my Kapata, may I sew it on Chol Hamoed?

 

Answer:

Yes you may sew it on Chol Hamoed with a Shinuiy if you are embarrassed to walk out wearing the Kapata without the button, and you have no other Kapata available. A Shinuiy means to sew only two out of the four holes of the button, or in a loose manner.

style="text-align: justify">Sources: See Michaber and Rama 541:5; Moed Katan 8b; Makor Chaim 541:4; Beir Moshe 7:89; SSH”K 66:51; Chol Hamoed Kehilchaso 8:82; Piskeiy Teshuvos 542:5

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