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Cover Button Earrings with I Like Big Buttons! Self-Cover Buttons June 13 2023
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How-To: Magnetic Pin Cushion/Needle Holder July 13 2022
Supplies:
- 1 Completed Size 75 (1 7/8 inch / 48 mm) Fabric Cover Button
- Fabric Of Your Choice
- 1x Standard Round Magnet (Approximately 3/4" Round)
- E6000, Hot Glue, or comparable adhesive
I Like Big Buttons! - Picture Tutorial Below:
1. Cut your fabric scrap. You will want a circle that is about twice the diameter of your button blank. *TIP* Our All-In-One Cover Button Template makes creating the right size circle of fabric a breeze.
2. Put your fabric piece in the larger assembly tool piece (RIGHT SIDE DOWN). When you look into the tool you want to see the back of the fabric.
3. Glue the magnet inside the back of the Cover Button with Hot Glue or E6000.
4. Place the button front (the domed piece) on top of the fabric. Leave the fabric edges hanging out.
5. Press the cover button edges down into the tool. *TIP* To make it easier on my fingers, I use a sharpie marker to apply pressure.
6. Place the back cover button piece on top of your fabric and button front. *TIP* If the cover button will be subject to repeated tugging from the back, you may want to add a little e6000 adhesive before attaching the back.
7. Take the smaller piece of the assembly tool and with the open side down place it on the button back.
8. Press down. You may hear a pop when the last bit of the button back slips into place. If you take the tool out and the button is not completely secured, just put it back in and press down again. *TIP* I often use a flat piece of wood to apply pressure, again to save my fingers. It also helps to avoid the button back going in at an angle.
9. When you take the small assembly tool piece off, the fabric edges will be secured underneath the button back.
9. Remove the button from the larger assembly tool piece.
10. Tada! Now you have an attractive Pin Cushion/Needle Holder for your sewing room.
To see other great Fabric Cover Button ideas, visit our DIY Project section here.
How to make Cover Button Earrings with I Like Big Buttons! DIY Kit April 27 2022
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How-To Videos for Cover Buttons @ ILikeBigButtons.com January 26 2022
Fabric Cover Button Pendant Bezel Necklaces @ ILikeBigButtons.com September 17 2021
I am in 💕 with these Cover Button pendants!!! Aren't they the cutest!?! They add a pop of style and originality to any outfit!
We carry them in handy Cover Button Pendant Bezel Kits with everything you need to get started.
To see other great Pendant Bezel and Cover Button ideas, visit our DIY Project section here.
Jumbo Paper Clip Size Comparison April 08 2021
From Left to Right - Standard (1.25 Inch), Large (2 Inch), and Jumbo (3.5 Inch)
- Attach size 36 (7/8" - 23 mm), size 45 (1 1/8" - 28 mm), or size 60 (1 1/2" - 38 mm) flat back cover buttons.
- Glue on flat beads, paper punches, charms, gemstones, cabochons, silk flowers, and much more!
- An adhesive such as E-6000 works great for attaching your crafty items.
Courtesy of craftycjaeger Flower Embellished Jumbo Paper Clips
Making Fabric Cover Button Earrings @ ILikeBigButtons.com February 16 2021
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How to Make Cover Button Earrings:
Supplies:
- 2 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Choose your size, Size 20 through Size 60 all work great, size depends on the statement you want to make)
- 1 set of Earring Post & Backs
- E6000 or comparable adhesive
Steps:
- Follow these instructions to make Flat Back Fabric Covered Buttons.
- Apply E6000 to the back of the Cover Button.
- Press Earring Post into place and remove any extra Adhesive. On smaller sized Cover buttons center the post, as they increase in size adjust the post towards the top.
- Let dry, add Earring Backing/Nut, and enjoy.
- Tada!
You are done! Wear these adorable Earrings to match or accent your favorite outfit or dress up your favorite t-shirt and jeans for an afternoon outing. Enjoy!
Size 24 (5/8 inch / 15 mm) Self Cover Buttons by ILikeBigButtons.com February 26 2020
We love our Cover Buttons! Easy to make and versatile they are one of my favorite go-to craft supplies.
We carry them in 7 great sizes. The second smallest, Size 24 (5/8"), is just slightly larger in diameter than a Skittle or M&M and available in both Wire Back (sewable) and Flat Back (glueable).
Size 24 (5/8 inch / 15 mm)
Size Reference
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Size 24 Cover Buttons are great for smaller projects:
Lace & Fabric Cover Button Earrings
Fabric Cover Button Mini Clothespins
Fabric Cover Button Bobby Pins
Fabric Cover Buttons for your favorite outfit
To see other great Fabric Cover Button ideas, visit our DIY Project section here.
How To Make A Self Fabric Cover Button: 7 Fabric Cover Button Sizes February 21 2020
Easy Peasy! So Much Fun!
Cover Button Tips:
- The size of the fabric circle for each Cover Button size should be approximately twice the diameter of your button blank. If you would like a matching sized reusable plastic circle template, simply choose "Add Template" from the drop-down menu and the correct sized tool will be added to your order.
- When the circle of fabric and Cover Button Cap are snugly situated in the clear base of the Cover Button tool, flip the tool over and double-check the positioning of your fabric. If it has a pattern, you will see a preview of how the button will form and can make adjustments to the fabric before you install the back.
- You may want to add a dab of E6000 or comparable adhesive before installing the Cover Button Back as a precaution to ensure a permanent hold.
- Save your fingers: Tip #1 - Use the backside of a permanent marker or comparable item on the smaller sized Cover Button Caps to press them into the clear base of the Cover Button tool.
- Save your fingers: Tip #2 - Take a flat piece of wood and use it to apply even downward pressure on the pink plunger of the Cover Button installation tool when installing the back. Not so much pressure that you flatten the button, just until it pops into place.
- To remove the Cover Button from the clear base once it has been formed, bend the mold slightly and push up from the bottom to pop out the button.
Size 20 (1/2 inch / 12 mm) Self Cover Buttons by ILikeBigButtons.com February 20 2020
We love our Cover Buttons! Easy to make and versatile they are one of my favorite go-to craft supplies.
We carry them in 7 great sizes. The smallest, Size 20 (1/2"), is about the size of your pinky nail in both Wire Back (sewable) and Flat Back (glueable).
Size 20 (1/2 inch / 12 mm)
Size Reference
I Like Big Buttons! 💘 Cover Button Love Sale 💘
Cover Button Sets and Cover Button DIY Kits are 10% OFF | No Coupon Necessary
Size 20 Cover Buttons are great for small projects:
Stud-sized Fabric Cover Button Earrings
Fabric Cover Button Bobby Pins
Fabric Cover Buttons for your favorite outfit
To see other great Fabric Cover Button ideas, visit our DIY Project section here.
"No Sew" Valentine's Day Craft Ideas from ILikeBigButtons.com February 13 2019
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I can't believe Valentine's Day snuck up on us so fast, let's look at some fun and easy "No Sew" Cover Button crafts we can make for those we love!
Don't forget our DIY Kits are on sale on our website through 2/15/19, no coupon necessary.
Valentine's Day Fabric Cover Button Barrettes
Wear these adorable Snap Barrettes to match or accent your favorite outfit for Valentine's Day or dress up your favorite t-shirt and jeans for an afternoon outing. Enjoy!
Supplies:
- 1-2 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Choose your size, Size 20 through Size 36 all work great, size depends on the statement you want to make)
- 2 Snap Barrettes
- E6000 or comparable adhesive ... See More
Valentine's Day Fabric Cover Button Jumbo Paper Clip Bookmarks
Use these adorable Paper Clip Bookmarks to accent a Valentine for your special loved one or hold your place in your favorite book or cookbook Enjoy!
Supplies:
- 1 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Attach size 36 (7/8" - 23 mm), size 45 (1 1/8" - 28 mm), or size 60 (1 1/2" - 38 mm) flat back cover buttons.)
- 1 Jumbo Paper Clip
- 1 6" Piece of Ribbon
- E6000 or comparable adhesive
- Sand Paper ... See More
Valentine's Day Fabric Cover Button Badge Reels
Use these adorable Valentine's Day Badge Reels to hold your ID for work, school, or play. Enjoy!
Supplies:
- 1 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Size 45 sits on top of Badge Reel, Size 60 rest over Badge Reel)
- 1 Badge Reel
- E6000 or comparable adhesive
- Sand Paper ... See More
Lace & Fabric Cover Button Earrings
Give these cute Lace & Fabric Cover Button Earrings as Valentine gift for your best friend or loved ones. Enjoy!
Supplies:
- Flat Back Cover Buttons (I used Size 24, Size 30, and Size 36 Cover Buttons)
- Cover Button Assembly Tools
- Cover Button Templates
- Fabric Scraps
- Lace Scraps
- E6000 Adhesive or Hot Glue
- Sharpie Permanent Marker
- Surgical Stainless Steel Earring Posts and Backs ... See More
Fabric Cover Button Bracelet Tutorial
Give this charming Cover Button Bracelet as Valentine gift for your best friend or loved ones. Enjoy!
Supplies:
- 11 to 13 - Completed Size 20 Flat Back Fabric Cover Buttons
- 1 Disk and Loop Bracelet (We have two sizes available 7.2" or 8.25")
- 11 to 13 - 1/2" x 1/2" Felt squares
- E6000 or comparable adhesive ... See More
Give these adorable Cover Button Bobby Pins as Valentine gifts for your best friend or loved ones. Enjoy!
Supplies:
- 1 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Choose your size, Size 20 through Size 45 all work great, size depends on the statement you want to make)
- 1 Bobby Pin
- E6000 or comparable adhesive ... See More
Christmasy Fabric Cover Button Magnet by ILikeBigButtons.com November 29 2018
I suddenly needed a few new Christmasy accessories: Fabric Cover Button Magnets to the rescue. I love the splash of color they add to my refrigerator and magnet board. And they are so useful!!!
Supplies:
- 1 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Attach either a Size 36 (7/8 inch / 23 mm), Size 45 (1 1/8 inch / 28 mm), Size 60 (1 1/2 inch / 38 mm), Size 75 (1 7/8 inch / 48 mm) flat back cover buttons.)
- All-In-One Cover Button Template
- Cover Button Tool
- 1x 1" Standard Round Magnet (Approximately 3/4" Round)
- E6000, Hot Glue, or comparable adhesive See More
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I Like Big Buttons! - Fabric Cover Buttons - Easy To Make, Great Impact! October 09 2018
These aren't your grandma's Cover Buttons!!! Well, actually they are ;) only better, with so many many great uses for them.
Flat Backs are used for crafts where you would like to glue a cover button: jewelry, bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces, bobby pins and barrettes, scrapbooking, and much more.
Wire Backs are used for fabric cover buttons in sewing, shoes, clothing, ponytail holders and much, much more.
Here are the 7 sizes we carry. From 1/2", which is about as small as your pinky nail, all the way up to 1 7/8" in diameter, about the size of the round side of a kiwi fruit. We carry them in both flat back (glueable) and wire back (sewable).
- Size 20 (1/2 inch / 12 mm)
- Size 24 (5/8 inch / 15 mm)
- Size 30 (3/4 inch / 19 mm)
- Size 36 (7/8 inch / 23 mm)
- Size 45 (1 1/8 inch / 28 mm)
- Size 60 (1 1/2 inch / 38 mm)
- Size 75 (1 7/8 inch / 48 mm)
Assembling fabric Cover Buttons is fast and simple. In just seconds, you will have a button ready for your latest craft project.
See our pictorial below:
How to Make Fabric Cover Buttons:
Cover Buttons are easy to assemble:
- Cut your fabric scrap. You will want a circle that is about twice the diameter of your button blank.
- Put your fabric piece in the larger assembly tool piece (RIGHT SIDE DOWN). When you look into the tool you want to see the back of the fabric.
- Place the button front (the domed piece) on top of the fabric. Leave the fabric edges hanging out.
- Press the cover button edges down into the tool.
- Place the back cover button piece on top of your fabric and button front. If the cover button will be subject to repeated tugging from the back, you may want to add a little e6000 adhesive before attaching the back.
- Take the smaller piece of the assembly tool and with the open side down place it on the button back.
- Press down. You may hear a pop when the last bit of the button back slips into place. If you take the tool out and the button is not completely secured, just put it back in and press down again.
- When you take the small assembly tool piece off, the fabric edges will be secured underneath the button back.
- Remove the button from the larger assembly tool piece.
- Tada!