I would use a heavier thread so it has some strength for the bit of pulling and tugging you do. Say our 50/3 linen as an example or if you are using cotton, quilters weight.
Hi, once the button is complete I like to use several stitches to stitch it directly to the fabric, leaving a little space in the stitch loops so that I can then wrap the thread around the stitches and finish it off providing a short "shank".
could you make do a demonstration on how to attach the button
mike lumpkins Duly noted!
Great stuff I want to use these buttons for my next waistcoat
Rebekah-Chris S-K thank you!
What thickness thread would you recommend to use for making cloth covered buttons?
I would use a heavier thread so it has some strength for the bit of pulling and tugging you do. Say our 50/3 linen as an example or if you are using cotton, quilters weight.
I would put some Fray check on fabric that will fray a lot.
You're choice. In the 18thc they actually did use a form of fray check when needed (gum tragacanth)
How do you attach?
Hi, once the button is complete I like to use several stitches to stitch it directly to the fabric, leaving a little space in the stitch loops so that I can then wrap the thread around the stitches and finish it off providing a short "shank".
@@BurnleyandTrowbridge thanks
Music is too loud...turn it down and you cannot hear the instructor...loss of hearing is no fun. Thanks for the tutorials.
dixygrl we are sorry about the audio. We will work on improving it