7 Ways to Make Buttons Fashionable
Covered buttons are fun to make - and they can be used for more than just replacing buttons that have fallen off clothing. In fact, I've found 7 fashionable uses for buttons, from jazzing up a sweater to creating entirely new accessories.
1. Covered Button Necklace
The mixture of pattern types and sizes combined with an asymmetrical layout makes this button necklace visually interesting. It avoids visual cacophony, however, by sticking to a consistent color palette.
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2. Sweater with Ric Rac and Covered Buttons
Here's a great way to upcycle or refashion a dated sweater. Add some ric rac and bright colored buttons in contrasting colors to take a dated white sweater from dull to darling.
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3. Fabric Covered Necklaces
These pendant necklaces are easy and attractive. They're an easy way to update your accessories as seasons and fashions change!
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4. Fabric Covered Charm Bracelet
I just love how this cheery bracelet pops! The fabric-covered charm buttons provide depth and texture.
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5. Covered Button Rings
At first glance, you might not realize that these rings are glazed buttons. You can update them as the seasons - and trends - come and go.
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6. Personalized Covered Button Necklace
Nothing's more thoughtful than a personalized gift. Customize a button with names, initials, dates, or really anything! Then figure out how you want it to be worn. There are so many possibilities!
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7. Covered Button Earrings
Having a hard time pulling an outfit completely together? Make a custom pair of earrings that tie the colors together, and you've got a look that's uniquely you.
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- By Jennifer Hadfield
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