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I Like Big Buttons! 💘 Cover Button Love Sale 💘

Published on February 1, 2021January 29, 2021 by ilikebigbuttonsLeave a comment

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Cover Button FAQs: Wire Back vs Flat Back

Published on September 13, 2016 by ilikebigbuttonsLeave a comment

Assembling fabric covered buttons is easy and fun but did you know there are two distinct kinds?
Wire Back or Shank Back, as they are sometimes called, are sew able and meant to be attached with a thread and needle to your sewing project.
Flat Back are glue able and meant to be attached to your craft project with glue to a flat surface or glue pad.

I Like Big Buttons! – Wire Back vs Flat Back

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Cover Button FAQs: How To Convert Wire Back To Flat Back Tip #2

Published on April 13, 2016 by ilikebigbuttonsLeave a comment

Assembling fabric covered buttons is easy and fun but did you know you can convert Wire Back Cover Buttons to Flat Back Cover Buttons in 1 simple step?
Watch how easy it is below:

I Like Big Buttons! – How To Covert Wire Back To Flat Back

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Cover Button FAQs: How To Assemble A Fabric Cover Button Tip #1

Published on February 9, 2016 by ilikebigbuttonsLeave a comment

Assembling fabric covered buttons is easy and fun but here is a handy trick to make it even simpler.
This tip is great for saving your thumbs or when using slightly thicker fabric.

How To Assemble A Fabric Cover Button Tip #1

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Valentine’s Day Fabric Cover Button Barrettes

Published on January 28, 2016 by ilikebigbuttonsLeave a comment

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

Steps:

1. Follow these instructions to make Flat Back Fabric Covered Buttons.

2. Lightly scuff the back of the Cover Button so the glue will adhere better (not essential but recommended).

3. Clean both surfaces of dust.

4. Apply E6000 to back of Cover Button.

5. Press Snap Barrette into place and remove any extra Adhesive. On smaller sized Cover buttons center on the glue pad, as they increase in size adjust glue pad accordingly.

6. Let dry and enjoy.

7. Tada!

View Full Tutorial, plus many other great Fabric Cover Button ideas here.