Pretty Jewelry Using Self-Covered Buttons
April 14, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder
Filed under Home & Living
Self-covered buttons are such handy little notions to have in your sewing box.
Can’t match buttons to a project?
Make covered ones using the same fabric.
Need to make a garment a little more sophisticated?
That’s right, covered buttons are the way to go.
I was working on an article this morning for my accessory blog, when these earrings from Rimistyle caught my eye:

Those sure look like covered buttons to me! It would be so simple to create a pair for yourself. Just make buttons using fabric you like. Check out your local craft store for jewelry findings and glue the buttons on. I personally prefer E6000 for projects like this.
Presto! Custom-made earrings (make them to match your outfit!) for a fraction of the price of store-bought.
One last tip – I like to glue the back of the button on as well, I find it just makes the finished button that much more sturdy.
image: Rimistyle















04/29/09 9:35 a.m.
Hello there -
Love your blog – it’s always full of GREAT stuff!
Haven’t been able to find the 2 tutorials for the chunky fabric necklaces – I get taken to “Q” page with nothing on it. I’ve also tried Blisstree’s “search” – takes me to the same page. Can you help?
Thanks so much!
Deborah