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.

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Fusible interfacing gives the weaving stability.

Diane Gilleland

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

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To make a pin, just use some E-6000 to attach a pin back to the back of the button. The same method works for a ring. If you prefer, you can cut a circle of wool felt to cover up the back of the button before you glue it to the finding. (Incidentally, if you're looking for ring blanks, Supply Riot carries them.

To make a pendant, bend an eyepin as shown.

To make a pendant, you'll need to add an eyepin to the button back before you assemble the button. Give the eyepin a couple of bends, as shown. You want the eye to line up with the top edge of the button.

Before assembling the button, insert the eyepin through the slit on the back.

Insert the top of the eyepin through the slit on the back of the button, as shown. This bent end will be hidden inside the finished button.

Install a jump ring on the loop in the eyepin.

Then, install a jump ring on the eyepin to accommodate the chain of your choice. I usually also put a spot of E-6000 under the top of the eyepin to help hold it in place against the back of the button.

These buttons have plenty of other uses, too. You could sew them to a cuff bracelet, or use them as embellishments on a handbag. You could glue them to hairpins. What else can you come up with?

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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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