How to Make Thread Buttons, with William Booth Draper

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  • @robertrayes4566
    @robertrayes4566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This is such a niche and yet such a surprisingly interesting subject, glad to see the channel is heading in the right direction!
    More.
    Of.
    These.
    Types.
    Of.
    Videos.

  • @rowlandhoskins3153
    @rowlandhoskins3153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is the kind of video that I love -- little snippets of history! Keep up the great work!

  • @sir.phillip2697
    @sir.phillip2697 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    He makes it look easy i tried this with theese things and i faild multible times but i finnaly got it

  • @mrnobody89
    @mrnobody89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It is delightful how similar this is to sewing grommets such as in canvas sails. Thread is tough when compressed.

  • @dwarden7829
    @dwarden7829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mr. Dickfoss is a, very, rare resource. His knowledge of clothing of the period is extensive. Not to mention, he sells great quantities of correct fabrics. Btw, @Brandon F. I was at this reenactment. Would've said hello, had I seen you.

  • @Kaadilac
    @Kaadilac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Some dude didn't go down in history for winning a war, bringing peace, or uniting a nation, but for stealing buttons.

  • @jaxsonh.266
    @jaxsonh.266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The Draper creates Definitely Dapper Buttons.

    • @Xxsnipedawg72xX
      @Xxsnipedawg72xX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Da draper designs definitely dapper duttons

  • @manKan379
    @manKan379 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Brandon, Very Cool.

  • @dustinstewart1194
    @dustinstewart1194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A true craftsman! I love re-enactments that showcase all different sorts people that would be at an army camp. Army camps weren’t just for soldiers.

  • @hag8752
    @hag8752 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im been crocheting a while and havent been able to find buttons to buy without going online! Thank you for sharing, more use for old yarn

  • @georgerobartes2008
    @georgerobartes2008 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dorset buttons from the county of Dorset ( Dorsetshire ) England for local , domestic and international markets for several hundred years . Used on shirts , smocks , ladies shoes etc. A variety of designs from flats cartwheels to knobs and each cottage having their own special designs .

  • @judeernest4576
    @judeernest4576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this traditional hand made button style. They will make fabulous embellishments with a story. Thank you for the tutorial and historical details. 🙋‍♀️👍

  • @bernardbennaval1273
    @bernardbennaval1273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Clever,simple,smart and cheap!What else should we want?Many thanks for sharing,I like these buttons very much,and be sure I'm going to make and use them a lot,instead of the crap we find everywhere nowadays!

  • @joshuaselley7512
    @joshuaselley7512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm 90% sure that these are still used here in England. Especially on cardigans or other items of clothing like that…

  • @theblackprince1346
    @theblackprince1346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very interesting little video, thanks Brandon and Mr Booth. P.S I didn't know Sting of the Police was an expert draper.

  • @patsydf
    @patsydf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I made six of these last night, my hands were a bit sore afterwards with all the pulling on the thread but I'll get some kind of finger guard. The thread I managed to get was ready waxed so it all stuck together really well, can't find any unwaxed at the moment in the UK. They are rock hard little things and look lovely, first one was a bit looser but the following 5 are great. Super instructions.

  • @NSYresearch
    @NSYresearch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Superb sir... Thank you for a fascinating few minutes.

  • @thepilotofepic
    @thepilotofepic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mother is a expert seamstress that loves trying new ideas. She would love this

  • @QuacGiaNgoVietCongHoa
    @QuacGiaNgoVietCongHoa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is a very useful skill.

  • @kalim140
    @kalim140 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazingly & an antique work of art, I love it & practice it to apply one of my shirt, hope to get more from you, thnks for this piece to share with us...

  • @daniellehaggard7401
    @daniellehaggard7401 ปีที่แล้ว

    This works great as a button made of embroidery floss or cotton too.

  • @dragnflei
    @dragnflei หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was fascinating!

  • @rickschuman2926
    @rickschuman2926 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am getting ready to replace the plastic buttons that came with my shirts. Thanks.

  • @DaisyDebs
    @DaisyDebs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent demonstration !

  • @celiajean7093
    @celiajean7093 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done! Thank you.

  • @wesleyleeper3806
    @wesleyleeper3806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic! Something to work on for my impression to tide me over through work. Thank you for uploading!

  • @micahistory
    @micahistory 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting. This was better than I expected

  • @TheBonkleFox
    @TheBonkleFox 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember reading a book where someone made one of these and i was confused as to how someone made a fabric button. Now i know!

  • @bestcrossroad
    @bestcrossroad 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!

  • @lisabeecats
    @lisabeecats 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    William I have been making buttons but I go counter clockwise that’s a button hole stitch if you notice there’s a ridge on the picture of the button on your video. Yours do not have a ridge. And the button that I’m making is much more stiff. When I tried making a button the way you are the button is more flexible

  • @yankeedoodle7365
    @yankeedoodle7365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very, very interesting

  • @lukalackovic9059
    @lukalackovic9059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally,a new video

  • @dracancwellend8838
    @dracancwellend8838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful instructional!

  • @kerryschallon8879
    @kerryschallon8879 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bought my wool for my 42nd Grenadier uniform...they are so nice.

  • @lornabaker4079
    @lornabaker4079 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is absolutely fascinating, thank you!

  • @blaiseglowiak3833
    @blaiseglowiak3833 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    More videos like these would definitely help those like me who are trying to transition into a more progressive kit.

  • @sophroniel
    @sophroniel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So to clarify, is this kind of like tatting? I tat and make dorset buttons, and make fabric buttons but I hadn't been able to find how to do these! Thank you so much!

  • @Bountyhopper
    @Bountyhopper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh I think I saw him last weekend at fort #4 in charlestown.

    • @PINSandNEEDLESGARMEN
      @PINSandNEEDLESGARMEN 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So did I. He's a staple in New England. Lovely Gentleman

  • @gaslightstudiosrebooted3432
    @gaslightstudiosrebooted3432 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I certainly hope that you shall get a sizeable bounty from the BAR for your work on the ad and various other jobs. If not, I hope the tour business will start up soon.

  • @jenny9249
    @jenny9249 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing

  • @PatriciaJoy
    @PatriciaJoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm watching this because i dont want to go buy buttons lol thank you!

  • @jamesg.6169
    @jamesg.6169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Brandon I am a big fan and you got me back into history and even into re-enacting and I am wondering if you will be at Mount Harmon on October 12-13th for the national event

    • @BrandonF
      @BrandonF  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am afraid I won't be, no.

    • @jamesg.6169
      @jamesg.6169 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brandon F. Ah well I hope we cross paths one day

  • @justalittleamerican
    @justalittleamerican 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why don't more people know about your videos.

  • @NicholasJovian
    @NicholasJovian 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding!

  • @rosemcguinn5301
    @rosemcguinn5301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great video. Thank you for all your informed content. One Question, though: How well do these launder? Would they need to escape the vat by being snipped off, and then be re-attached later, once the shirt is dry?

    • @Bansheevin
      @Bansheevin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      These launder just fine, both by machine and hand washing. They are less likely to be damaged in the wash than buttons made from hard materials like wood, shell, plastic, etc., because they are made from thread, just like garment being laundered. There is no need to remove these buttons before laundering

    • @rosemcguinn5301
      @rosemcguinn5301 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Bansheevin Thanks for explaining.

  • @SirFrederick
    @SirFrederick 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My direct line ancestor was a Draper in 16th Century France.

  • @vicente8354
    @vicente8354 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastico... un saludo

  • @emorynguyen1583
    @emorynguyen1583 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are the buttons on the coat and waistcoat thread buttons too or do they have something inside them to maybe reinforce it?

  • @taylorkessen8772
    @taylorkessen8772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is probably an easy question to answer, but would these be appropriate for a 19th century context, more specifically: the American Civil War?

  • @CivilWarWeekByWeek
    @CivilWarWeekByWeek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here you get that hot youtube action

  • @reallifescottsterling1471
    @reallifescottsterling1471 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hay I was there

  • @micahistory
    @micahistory 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please check out Micahistory 2, it would mean a lot!

  • @jaxsonh.266
    @jaxsonh.266 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did they steal the buttons all at once or did they steal them in small groups? Like how did they think they could steal 3420 buttons at once? Why would you steal buttons? I have several questions!

    • @kents.2866
      @kents.2866 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you were to go to a Tailors shop they would be there for purchase, probably in a wooden box. The reason for stealing is just as it is today. Most likely selling on to someone else for profit. Cloth was expensive in the 18th Century and bolts of cloth, wearing apparel were stolen quite often. One reason for embroidered Initials of the owners name on clothing.

  • @teresa3634
    @teresa3634 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you made buttons out of horsehair

  • @Bountyhopper
    @Bountyhopper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you going to be at chase farm oct 19

    • @BrandonF
      @BrandonF  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am planning on it, yes!

    • @Bountyhopper
      @Bountyhopper 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s going to be my first battle I’m with the American 2nd New Hampshire’s

  • @kingharlaus1123
    @kingharlaus1123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vay yes kez inch asi, Vay yes kezi inch asi?

  • @Tdog24660
    @Tdog24660 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I support You on my channel!

  • @Bountyhopper
    @Bountyhopper 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Idk if you remember but I was the Continental light infantry from chase farm that approached you, I was wondering if you had a Instagram

    • @BrandonF
      @BrandonF  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was great meeting you! But no I'm afraid I do not. I do have a FB page if you'd like to contact me there- details on the description!

    • @Bountyhopper
      @Bountyhopper 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can’t Oppen it at the moment, but I was wondering if you know any methods to alter the color of my dark blue coat. You see, I’m with the 2nd New Hampshire’s and there colors are sky blue with red facings, so I want to try and lighten the blue

    • @Bountyhopper
      @Bountyhopper 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I sent you a message, I don’t know if it actually sent.

  • @thehistoadian
    @thehistoadian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i like toads

  • @noahtv3212
    @noahtv3212 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you British in real life?