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   SisterT | Mar 02, 2004 02:16am | #1

   Judith,

   You might want to do a "Search" of this forum--the issue of where to buy buttons has come up before.

   One link is the following:   http://forums.taunton.com/tp-gatherings/messages?msg=2548.4

   Sr. Tracey

   
   

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   Edited 3/1/2004 6:17:29 PM ET by ST

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   kayl | Mar 02, 2004 02:50pm | #2

   A possible starting point for your button-hunting:

   http://www.lilyabello.com/sewdir.htm#BUTTONS

   A button shop close to me with nice stuff:

   http://www.buttonemporium.com

   A couple of sources for very nice glass buttons (I see them at

   Sew Expo every year):; [email protected] and http://www.buttonshoppe.com

   
   

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   Edited 3/4/2004 1:13:27 AM ET by kay

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   SewNancy | Mar 02, 2004 04:29pm | #3

   To add to the list, try http://www.mjtrim.com.  They have a good selection and mail quickly.  If you are in NYC you can visit their store on 6th AVe.

   Nancy

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   SewTruTerry | Mar 06, 2004 07:10pm | #4

   I will not argue with any of the online sources for buttons but I will tell you my favorite place to shop for fabric or notions is Britex Fabrics in San Francisco.  They have a website http://www.britexfabrics.com but they do not sell through there but you will find out what they are like and a phone call to a human being is always welcome in my book.  They are not kidding when it comes to the number of buttons that they have in stock.  The last time I was there I spent almost $200.00 just on buttons alone.  They also do a wonderful swatch service as well.  In fact I was just thinking that I need to use my gift certificate soon. Maybe I will have to give them a call after logging out.  Good luck. 

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   Karmeng | Mar 07, 2004 05:57pm | #5

   I like http://www.sawyerbrook.com

   Their website displays many, many buttons beautifully.  I often use their Best Match service.  I mail the pattern envelope with a fabric swatch and an explanation of what I'm looking for.  They send me buttons picked by a sewing specialist.  If I don't like their selection I can return them.  But I've always loved what they pick - they take into consideration not only color, but the flavor of the garment and the fabric texture etc.

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   Dixedreg | Mar 09, 2004 01:16am | #6

   Hi,

   I purchased buttons from http://www.buttonshoppe.com/. I saw them at the Sewing Expo and I thought they had the most beautiful and unique buttons I have ever seen.

   I spent a small fortune that day!

   Regards,

   Dixedreg

   
   

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   Edited 3/9/2004 2:23 pm ET by Dixe