How to cover a button with fabric

The art of creating clothes includes many professional tricks. But even a novice craftswoman can turn a simple outfit into an original thing using simple techniques and secrets. An example would be the use of unusual buttons. They can be obtained by tying the fittings. But the easiest way to make them is to cover them with fabric yourself. Wherein You can use either a monochromatic version or a game of contrast. Using various decorative elements (beads, sequins, rhinestones), you can also create fasteners. They will not only help your clothes fit, but will also serve as a stylish decoration for your outfit. We will tell you how to cover a button by hand.

What you need to cover a button with fabric

The main point in any work is the preparatory stage. It depends on him how the creation process will go and what the final result will be. In this case, the preliminary work consists of the following actions.

• Selection of accessories.
• Fabric selection suitable color.
• If required, the desired decor is searched.
• Workplace equipment. For ease of use everything you need should be located at arm's length.
• Preparing the instrument: threads to match the fabric, scissors, filler (if you are doing a convex version), sewing needle.

Reference! As a base, it is advisable to use buttons of a larger diameter with a flat surface.

With your own hands you can cover both flat pieces and variations with legs. Let's look at each method using a detailed example.

How to cover a button without a stem

This method is especially relevant if you cannot match the fittings to the same color.

Materials and tools

This process will require the following items.

• The base is the right size.
• Pieces of base material. You can also use contrasting fabric.
• Scissors, sewing needle and matching thread.

Reference! If you use filler, you can make a convex variation. To do this, it is enough to place a filler (cotton wool or padding polyester) under the outer layer of fabric.

Completing of the work

• Using scissors, cut two pieces of different diameters from the material. The size of the first should exceed the base, and the second should be smaller than the base.
• Along the edge of the upper part, sew small stitches in a circle.

• Next, place the warp in the center of the workpiece and carefully pull the thread. Secure the top piece from the wrong side with several seams.
• Then make notches on the bottom element and, turning them to the wrong side, stitch the edge.
• Use small stitches to attach the bottom part to the workpiece. This will close the top securing seam.

Advice! To prevent the bottom part from slipping during fastening, secure it with safety pins.

If desired, the top can be decorated with decor in the form of embroidery or appliqué made of beads, seed beads or sequins.

After manufacturing, such a fastener is sewn to the clothing at the bottom.

How to cover a button with a foot

If the use of a fastener on a leg is mandatory for your items, then the method of fastening is slightly different from that described above. But, despite the differences, this method is also simple to perform.

First way

The first option implies use of special blanks for covering, which are sold in handicraft stores.

For work you you will need pieces of fabric, blanks, matching thread and a needle.

Execution Process

• Cut out a piece of fabric that will be twice the size of the base.
• Then carefully separate the base.
• Place the top piece wrong side out and place the top piece of the base in the center.

• Fold the edges of the fabric into the center and press the second part of the base on top.
• The button is ready. If necessary, decorate the product with decor.

Second way

In the second option a one-piece base is used.

Completing of the work

• Cut a circle from the material, the diameter of which is twice as large as the base.
• Sew the workpiece along the edge with small stitches.
• Place the base in the center of the workpiece and carefully pull the material together. In this case, the fabric will cover the riddle.

Attention! To add volume to the button, place a little stuffing under the fabric.

• Secure the seam on the wrong side of the product. Wherein You can use glue instead of threads. To do this, apply it to the bottom of the base and, stretching the fabric, press it on the wrong side.