Buttons, buttons, buttons....we love buttons!
We also love making things with buttons, and thought we'd share some ideas and handy hints here.
We also love making things with buttons, and thought we'd share some ideas and handy hints here.
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How To Sew On a Button
We love buttons, and we love them even more if they stay on our projects after we've sewn them on! There are some tips and tricks, but from the start one should always use good quality thread - there's no point putting in the effort if your thread is going to let you down in the end. Watch our step-by-step presentation, or download the instructions for yourself and a friend. |
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Gütermann Threads
So, now that you've viewed the tutorial on How to Sew on a Button, which thread should you use? Or for machine sewing, the question still lurks - never use poor quality threads for any of your projects, you'll just be disappointed when it all starts to fall apart again... Learn more about sewing threads - everything you always wanted to know but didn't know you needed to ask. |
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Button Stool Our master craftsman, Oscar Prieckaerts, creates beautiful button stools for us. Each one is especially made to order, using re-used timbers for the button seat and legs. The seat is slightly concave for comfort, and the legs are individually crafted. All up, each one takes a minimum of 20 hours. We know that you don't always want to spend big, so we've asked Oscar to make us an "IKEA hack" of the Frosta chair. We've cut the legs down as well, so it's good for little ones. Follow our instructions for your own DIY project. Degree of difficulty: Medium - hard. Involves power tools. Always use appropriate safety gear. Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours |
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Button People A great project to make using buttons from your button tin, or with newly purchased ones. Suitable for ages 4+ (children under 8 should be supervised - please note that small buttons may be a choking hazard). Learn more |
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Make Cool Stuff Our new 'Cool Stuff' packs are designed as a starter kit, to spark the imagination and get expression happening in abundance. A great gift idea, this is a tool for young and old to get productive with their talents, and experiment with form and function. Suitable for ages 4+ (children under 8 should be supervised - please note that small buttons may be a choking hazard). Start here for some simple ideas. |
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Travel Chess/Checkers Set Want a patchwork project that doesn't take years to finish? Make a 64 piece square using two different fabrics, back it onto a small bag, add a tie, and hey, presto! A travel chess set that doubles as a game of draughts (or checkers). We used covered buttons to make ours, but a stash of regular buttons could also do the trick. See more |
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Button Necklaces Buttons made from shells have long been used as an adornment for Polynesian royalty, and we've taken a different approach, using the humble plastic button to show off some more interesting styles. You won't often hear me say this, but it comes down to a case of quantity over quality. Start collecting - an average length necklace to slip over your head can require 200+ shirt size buttons. See more |
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Button Jewellery
Buttons have made a resurgence as a component of jewellery making, and no wonder, being miniature objets d'art. This range was made by Sydney jeweller oneredline. See more |
Photo: Joe Wigdahl
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Button Inspired Artwork
The humble button has inspired artists for centuries, honing in on these fine details in portraiture from royalty to more populist themes. At All Buttons Great and Small, our walls are adorned by artworks in many guises, using a variety of media, but all inspired by this small fastening. Australian textile artist Sarah Nolan created a series of artworks inspired by the walls of colour in the shop, as well as our own family of artists, including Canadian painter Tania Godoroja-Pearse, among others. See more |
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Button Baking
What could be better than some delicious biscuits in the shape of a button? Perfect for when the sewing/knitting circle meets for some "stitch and b*#ch", or for that certain someone you think is just cute as a button. Try this recipe for some shortbread delicious-ness!
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