https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy-vintage-button-necklace • Posted by Muhaiminah Faiz
I made this vintage button necklace recently and I loved how it turned out. Check out the tutorial.
I made this vintage button necklace recently and I loved how it turned out. Check out the tutorial.
Most vintage buttons usually have a small loops on their back. With the help of the cutting pliers you can cut the loops off. Try to cut off them neatly and make the bottom of the button as flat as possible.
Cut off the loops of all the buttons you will need for making the necklace.
Before gluing the buttons on the base fabric, arrange them on a flat surface and try to create a nice pattern. Keep the pattern you like in your mind or take a picture.
Measure and cut enough rexine to make the necklace. Prepare satin ribbon, we'll use this for the closure. Cut enough satin ribbon to tie a bow knot at the back of your neck. I took 20 inches long satin ribbon. Burn both ends of the ribbon after cutting it. Glue the satin ribbon with the rexine or faux leather as shown in the picture. Keep even amount of ribbon on both sides of the rexine or faux leather.
Apply hot glue on the back side of the button and quickly place the button on it's position (on the rexine). Do not glue the buttons on a straight row. Create a slightly curvy pattern like I did.
I didn't have small buttons but I had to fill the small empty spaces. After gluing all the buttons, add some faux pearl beads to fill the small spaces.
Trim fabric neatly near the border of the buttons so that it can't be seen. Use sewing scissors to cut the rexine or faux leather.
Burn the top side of the trimmed fabric to secure the satin fabric. It looks stunning, right? Enjoy!