Monday’s Simple Cleverness…Fabric Covered Buttons
As I’ve been working through the living room lightening it up, I designed and sewed new window treatments. These valances I made had a fabric covered button detail on them and in case you don’t know how to do that, it’s so simple but clever, I thought I’d share it today, on Monday’s Simple Cleverness!
These are the buttons I detailed the valances with.
You can buy the little button kit pieces at most sewing supply places. They are available in different sizes too. I cut my circles a little bit larger than the button face.
Then just simply pull and tuck the fabric tightly around the face of the button, the teeth will hold it nicely for you to snap the back onto it for a permanent hold.
There you go, now it’s all ready to go onto the valance.
This custom option is great for incorporating contrasting fabric details, and gives such a professional look to window treatments, but is really such a simple cleverness.
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Posted on March 5, 2012, in DIY - Crafts - Floral, Monday's Simple Cleverness, Our House, Window Treatments and tagged buttons, custom, fabric, sewing. Bookmark the permalink. 16 Comments.
Oh how I wish I could sew!! Love the little details the button adds – fabulous fabric too!
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Kelly
I am going to need to try this one of these days. I love your fabric.
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Karah
Oh my gosh! I never thought to do that! Fabulous idea!
The day I discovered how easy it was to make self-covered buttons I wanted to scream it from the rooftops. I only hand sew. Using these buttons on projects around the house give things a designer look. You can actually make something like a pillow and embellish with the color of your choice. Amazing!
How cool are those buttons, who knew? Well, probably people who sew….not me.
Gorgeous fabric and valence. Found you at Home and Garden Thursday
I love fabric covered buttons. I’m going to keep this in mind for future projects. I really want to learn how to create a tufted cushion with buttons.
Thanks for sharing with us at Show & Tell.
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
I love fabric covered buttons SO much! They really finish things off in such an elegant way! Beautiful curtains! Thanks for sharing!
Take care,
Trish
Great tutorial!
I had no idea how easy fabric covered buttons were. Very nice! Thanks for sharing at Manic Monday!
-Melissa
Nice tutorial…thanks!
OOOOOO, love that material. So soft and soothing. Your new drape design is clever and very nice looking. The button detail sure sets off the drapes. Enjoy seeing your ideas and how you implement them. Do you love sewing your own drapes? Thanks for sharing. I’ve never tried making covered buttons but you made it look so pretty and easy I’m gonna have to try it.
Beautiful fabric on the valances! The covered buttons are a great finishing touch. Nice job!
you are sooo talented – gorgeous calm fabric – can i just move in with you to get a little break from our kid filled hectic cottage? while it’s lovely – it doesn’t seem as serene as your place! xo
You’re so cute!
The buttons look beautiful on your valance. I love the rope trim you used too.
Dee
Very pretty I love fabric covered buttons. Great job.