Covered Buttons DIY
Dec 17, 2011 by Violet
Making my own fabric buttons is something I’ve always been interested in but didn’t really know how to go about it. I got these little button making kits in a random craft supply bag a few years ago and promptly lost them in my stash until I went through it recently.
Having them sitting there doing nothing seemed silly so I decided to give it a try :D
| They come in two parts like this which fit together. I decided on some pink polar fleece to make mine.
Cut out a circle of fabric big enough to go over the button with overhang to spare. Mine was stretchy which really helped.
Fold one side over the large button piece and poke it in so it catches on the metal teeth. I used a nail file to poke it.
Keep doing it all the way around poking it in and pulling it tight.
Now fit the other piece of the button into it and press tightly. I needed a pair of pliers to shove it in properly.
The plier teeth squished the back in a bit but oh well it’s just the back!
Button!
This is the point you probably get a bit addicted to making buttons and next thing you know this happens…
So there you go! Now I’m trying to think of a way I could do this without having buy the metal parts, James suggested just gluing fabric over regular buttons. More thought needed but I’ll come up with a way :D
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http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/button-cover–2
Fray check instead of zig zag?
And thought you might like this too.
http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/beltmaking-series-hand-covering-a-buckle
Oh awesome! Thanks so much for the links, I love the belt especially :D
aaw, thats do cute!
loves, saar.
I’m glad you liked it :D
I’ve sewn fabric round normal buttons before, or you should be able to get a plastic version of these which are much cheaper. I have the covered button addiction too, they are just such a good finishing touch for projects! And a great way to use up scraps.
Thanks for the tips Polly, I am going to raid the post Christmas sales for more buttons to cover :D
My mom was a seamstress (something i wished i had inherited) and we would go to a button making man in the market.. the had those and a big spiral pushing thing a gic that magically churns out buttons!
That sounds so cool *_* I want a gigantic button machine!
Good thinking! xD I have seen some fabric buttons before and they didn’t look too bad. Would definitely spice up a top or any other craft creation that’s for sure.
I’m looking forward to using them in other crafts :D