Fabric button rosette DIY brooch

If you’re looking for a brooch to brighten up your coat or jacket, this one’s the answer. It costs pennies, takes just 5 minutes to make and looks neat and pretty too! This would make a lovely gift, or would work as an ideal item to sell on a charity or fundraising stall.

You will need:

– a strip of fabric
– a large button
– safety pin and thread
– fabric scissors

How to make a fabric button DIY brooch:

1. Cut fabric into a strip, the one shown in the photo is 35cm long x 8cm wide. Fold it in half length-ways, wrong sides together. Do a running stitch along the raw edge with stitches about 1cm apart. A red thread has been used in the tutorial so that it stands out in the photo.

2. Pull the thread at either end so that the fabric crumples up.

3. Tie the two threads together, place a button in the middle, flip it over and sew it in place.

4. Sew a safety pin on that side if you’d like to make it into a brooch, and there you are!

A brooch in 5 minutes! If you’d fancy a button like the one used in the photos, check out the Liberty buttons kit on Picker’s Kits.

Button bouquet DIY kit

   
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue… something handmade? Over the past few years, it’s become increasingly popular to have a ‘different ‘ bouquet. Flowers are beautiful but they don’t last – a button bouquet is something you can keep. You’ve heard of dresses and veils being handed down as a family heirloom, so why not a bouquet? New to Picker’s Kits is this button bouquet DIY kit for quirky brides everywhere. You can buy a ready-made button bouquet for in excess of £200 but if you’re willing to put aside some time, you can make your own for just a fraction of the price. 

This DIY button bouquet kit provides the buttons, ready-cut wire and ribbons you need to make this beautiful bridal accessory. There are even several colour options to choose from so you can be sure that your bouquet will match the theme. 

Making this bouquet is easy, no craft experience required, you can even sit and make it whilst watching the latest box set. It’s a very rewarding task; seeing the bouquet grow and of course getting such a delightful product at the end.

If making the bouquet by yourself is a bit too lonesome for you, this is the ultimate hen party activity, get it done in a fifth of the time and you can walk down the aisle knowing that your lovely friends each contributed to the beautiful bouquet you’re holding!

Button bouquet DIY kit on Picker’s Kits

Liberty buttons DIY kit

You might have already guessed that I really do love Liberty fabrics; the colours and patterns have a timeless look about them and the lawn texture feels so fine and delicate.

Another kit to add to the Picker’s Kits collection is the Liberty buttons kit. In the box is all you need to make some beautiful covered buttons. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to cover them, and the finish is so neat, even from the first button! All that’s needed is to follow the simple instructions and you have a fabulous set of buttons. Just add your own fabric scissors for a little trimming.

There are 20 buttons in a pack and all it takes is 20 minutes or less to complete them.

I’ve already used my buttons to brighten up a cardigan, it didn’t have any buttons or button holes so I sewed these buttons on purely for decoration 🙂

This kit is the ideal present for a crafty lady you know, or cover the buttons yourself and decorate your clothes until your heart’s content! Discover the Liberty DIY button kit here