How to Use Self-Cover Buttons

[@maryjanegibson7743]

I love these buttons for more tailored garments. It's often the perfect finishing touch that elevates the appearance of the garment.

[@lunasmum6869]

I wish I had one of those button making tools when I made a Christening robe for one of my granddaughters! I spent hours covering the buttons and one of those tools would have saved so much time! It all worked out in the end after so many tries. The dress was not easy to make. Cutting the fabric out was the worst bit especially the lace. I can fully understand how wedding dresses are so expensive. I felt so proud when she was wearing it and the next granddaughter wore it as well. Thank you so much for showing us in this video. The tool is on my shopping list! A must have!

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

I've never seen the tool before. I've always made them by hand and it's too fiddly and not much fun for me. I think the tool will make covering 12 buttons so much faster. Thank you Lucy.

[@SewEssential]

It really does Rita, I hope you enjoy it

[@SewMyTime]

Excellent tutorial as usual. Thank you. I am really encouraged now as I haven’t made any for 39 years! I did have a 37 year sewing break but always did them by hand years ago. I have had the Prym tool for a while and now it will be used. 😊

[@SewEssential]

I love nothing more than hearing about someone reigniting their sewing passion after a break, it much be so much fun playing with all the new tools. Have you had a new sewing machine? They will have changed a lot in that time.

[@sandrasimpkins2108]

Great 👍🏾 demo!! Thanks, Lucy 😊

[@SewEssential]

I'm so glad you liked it Sandra, thanks for watching.

[@heather3358]

Even with the tool I use a hand running stitch around the edge of the fabric and tie the ends of thread in a tight knot. Then put the back on with tool or any other way.

[@valritajones4044]

I do too, I find it much easier than using the tool and you get a lovely result.

[@starbean2196]

Brilliant! I hadn't realised how easy this is. I will definitely be buying the tool!

[@SewEssential]

So glad you liked it and yes it is so good to have in your toolkit

[@annfhallahan4347]

I have this tool for over 30 years. Love it. Use it all the time.

[@mr.monkeybars9336]

I really enjoyed this. Educational and interesting. Plus it looks like so much fun.

[@jennysspace3635]

Just got mine ordered, hopefully it will be useful for me....😊😁. Thank you for the tutorial on how to use it...😍

[@marybogar5981]

I just love your tutorial videos. They are so helpful. Thanks!

[@maureencullen1008]

Brilliant

[@SewEssential]

Thank you Maureen, I'm so glad you liked it

[@Yorkygirl59]

The Hemline cover tool description says for covering metal buttons, so does it not work with plastic buttons? I would like the option for either type.

[@carolmichell4860]

Put an empty cotton reel over the button back and give a light tap with a hammer. This works with Gutermann 100 m reels and buttons around 18 - 20mm diameter

[@carolmichell4860]

That said, I think I’ll invest in a button tool. For more fancy options, eg a central button colour surrounded by a ring of contrasting fabric, there are custom button making companies that have reasonable charges.

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

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