How to Make Woven Ribbon Jewelry

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Woven ribbon makes a glossy, colorful covering for a simple button pendant.

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These weaving-covered buttons make cute pendants, pins, and rings. They can also be sewn to a handbag or garment.

Katin Imes

Fusible interfacing gives the weaving stability.

Diane Gilleland

Woven ribbon makes a glossy, colorful covering for a simple button pendant.

Photo: Katin Imes

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Place the fabric circle, wrong side up, on your work surface. Place the top of the covered button, face down, on top of the circle. Notice the teeth around the edge of the button? Those will be important in a minute.

Wrap the edges of the fabric around the button blank, tucking them into the center.

Use your fingers to wrap the edges of the fabric around the button top. Wrap tightly. Those teeth will grab the interfacing on the back of the fabric and help hold it in place.

Press the back of the covered button into the front until they snap together. Protect the button surface with a piece of fabric.

Then, press the back of the covered button to the front. Follow the package directions.

Because the ribbon fabric is thick, you may need to use a pair of pliers to help snap the two pieces of the button together. If you do, remember two things: Protect the woven top of your button by placing some fabric between it and the pliers, and be careful to pinch only the edges of the button. If you squeeze the center of the button with the pliers, you could easily dent it.

When the two pieces have snapped together, you have a finished button! So let's make some simple jewelry.

To make a pin or ring, glue a finding to the back of the button with E-6000.

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Comments (14)

belleeven writes: great tutorial! I really appreciate all the suggestions at the end as well. :)
Posted: 3:57 am on October 3rd

Biijou writes: I luv it♥
Posted: 11:43 am on November 21st

Wendik writes: Do you think you could make a scarf using these steps?
Posted: 3:13 pm on October 26th

tracisallymaxx writes: Very cute. I love these
Posted: 10:16 am on September 14th

Emilyofme writes: it seems so stylish.I must try it yellow and red.My favourite.
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Posted: 11:12 am on December 21st

mattiefella writes: I've done lots of ribbon weaving and think these instructions and pictures for beginners are the best I've seen. Wish all instructions were this good!
Posted: 2:27 pm on October 15th

rheaganda writes: I HAVE SO MANY LEFT OVERS DIFFERENT COLOR RIBBONS AND THANKS FOR THAT VERY GREAT IDEA.
Posted: 8:40 pm on October 6th

creativeone writes: Creativeone writes: If you need a pair of cuff links for a blouse two of these buttons hooked together would make a neat pair.
Posted: 4:19 pm on October 4th

sukitu writes: I have been looking for a special button. This will be perfect. As a weaver I wonder why I didn't think of this. great idea!
Posted: 10:51 am on September 20th

Sister_Diane writes: susanstars - OOh, seriously! Love that idea!
Posted: 10:07 am on September 18th

susanstars writes: back again to mention that I want to try this with monochromatic ribbon - weaving the same color through for a subtler woven look - and maybe a small embellishment over the finished surface. Thanks again for the super great idea and tutorial!
Posted: 12:27 pm on September 16th

LitlBits writes: This same technique could be used, I would think, when using (esp. bulky) yarns....for buttons, trim on your knit and crochet items! Great idea! thanks so much!
Posted: 2:54 pm on September 13th

JennlovesSteve writes: I love this and I love the step by step directions!
I am going to go buy the stuff today!
Posted: 8:50 am on September 13th

susanstars writes: wow! that's such an awesome take on covering buttons! I love it :)
Posted: 7:41 pm on September 12th

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