Material needed
button cover kit- I used 7/8" (2.2cm)
magnets- I used 7/8" rounds
needle nose pliers
hot glue & glue gun
fabric scraps
First you need to remove the metal loop to the back of the button.
I used the needle nose pliers and just pulled it off easily!
Use a fabric scrap that is twice the diameter of the button
place fabric on to button maker and push button shell in to place
pull fabric tight and trim excess fabric
fold fabric inward toward the button shell
Place metal back over top of fabric and push in to place
then pop button out
Using a hot glue gun put a blob of glue on to back of the fabric
cover button and push magnet in to place.
Use to decorate your refrigerator of metal file cabinets!
I have been thinking about making these to brighten up my cubicle at work, so thank you for the easy tutorial. I have to tell you how much I love all your tutorials! You make everything seem so easy with results that exceed my expectations.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to make these for a long time too! I'm glad for the tutorial. I ditto terriw - all of your tutorials are great!
ReplyDeleteI have lots of scraps, now I just need a button kit!
These would also be cute in your memo board if it was magnetic under the fabric!
Thanks!
Wow!! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Meg... What FUN!!! THese would make a nice little "teacher's gift" and the possibilites with fabric are endless... DEFINITTELY going to try this!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a great project!
Lala :o)
THose are so cte!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if you sell patterns for your bags/purses? They are so cute!
Your buttons are adorable, bags, too!
ReplyDeleteCompletely different subject...I saw "Mamma Mia" a couple of weeks ago and then couldn't stopped singing ABBA songs for about a week - then I found your blog and I'm back at it. hahahaha
Could I post a link to this tutorial on my new blog? I would love for my friends to be able to find your site and your cool project! Thanks!
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