For the times when a sewing project calls for a shank button when you’ve only got flat buttons, Gail Patrice from Gail Patrice Designs has the answer. She shows three methods for adding a shank to a flat button – using thread, using another button, and using a bead. Get the how-to.
[photo from Gail Patrice Designs]
[via J. Stern Designs]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, add, shank, button, flat, thread, bead[/tags]
Gail Yellen says
Thanks Anne! Stay tuned for upcoming posts on my new pattern, The Counterpoints Jacket and Collage It! Template Sets 1 and 2. Create a one-of-a-kind, art-to-wear jacket using the Template Sets. They’re a very cool way to go green, collage up-cycled felted wool sweaters and stay warm!