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In "Print-Matching Tucks" from Threads #163 (October/November), Susan Crane shares her method for constructing tucks that keep a print continuous. Here, she explains how to create beaded "berry" buttons that mimic the fabric print used. Whether or not you choose a similar print, these buttons will add an interesting detail to any garment!

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Posted on Aug 17th, 2012 in sewing, how-to, button, cuff

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gattini writes: Thank you for the memory! My mom used to make beaded buttons years ago (who am I kidding, decades ago) by making a tube (1/4" diameter) out of the garment fabric, winding that into a button shape and beading with seed beads... I still have a few that were made our of a fabulous blue silk shantung - with the beads, these buttons look like they came from the sea...
Posted: 4:08 pm on August 29th

Grandmagwen writes: Thank you for telling us how to bead a button. I will be using this technique as I really enjoy unique way to dress up a garment.
Posted: 5:22 pm on August 24th

Buttonscreates writes: Wonderful, I look forward to giving this a try. Thank you for instructions.
Posted: 10:49 pm on August 22nd

joans43 writes:
I had difficulty controlling the bead,--[clumsy]--,so I used a small self-covered button, covered with same fabric.
Thanks!
Posted: 10:00 am on August 22nd

Finefelt writes: A great idea, but much easier and less fiddly to make a felt bead and sew the beads onto that!
Posted: 3:03 am on August 22nd

uzma writes: thankyou for sharing such a lovely and easy way to accessorize a garment.I can't wait to make these for my outfit.great work!
Posted: 5:07 pm on August 21st

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