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How to Make Dorset Buttons
comments (58) May 29th, 2015
The Dorset button has a long history, originating in the 18th century in Dorset, England. Originally, they were made on a disc cut from the horn of a Dorset Horn sheep, which was covered with needle-worked thread. Later, button makers began using metal rings as the basis for these buttons. We're going to make a simple form of Dorset button called a crosswheel, but there are lots of different styles, some of them involving intricate weaving. Once you have these basics down, experiment-the British Button Society offers some inspiration.
What you'll need:
- Plastic bone rings (see note below)
- Yarn or embroidery floss (see note below)
- Scissors
- Large-eyed, blunt needle
A note on yarns and flosses: You can make Dorset buttons with all kinds of yarns or embroidery flosses. In the photo at the top of this post, you can see buttons made with six-strand embroidery floss, pearl cotton embroidery thread, worsted wool yarn, and cotton crochet thread.
I'll be making a button here with some pearl cotton, because it's crisp and easy to see. For your first buttons, however, I'd recommend using a worsted-weight yarn-it works up much more quickly.
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Learn how to make buttons: • How to Crochet a Button • How to Make Singleton Buttons • Make Your Own Buttons from Polymer Clay • How to Embroider Your Own Buttons |
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Only made 2 so far...and they sure are fun to create.
My daughters are simply amazed at this technique!
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Thank you for a very good idea.
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www.stitchesfromwales.com
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thanks again!
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Great method and great instructions. I would love to share it with my knitting group.
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Today I posted an entry on my blog with a link to this tutorial.
Would you let me know if that's OK?\
Thanks,
Nancy Ward
http://paperfriendly.blogspot.com
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thank you ~
Posted: 4:36 am on June 4th
Hi!
Thanks a lot for the tutorial! I have been experimenting with this. Have a look at the gallery:
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48299/dorset-button-hair-clips
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Ya Hoo!!!!!
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Thank you, what a great tutorial, these are lovely .. and I agree with the other poster .. awesome fingernails. :-)
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