Dorset Button Tutorial - New & Improved - Make a beautiful, traditional button! Gina-B Silkworks 2023-11-28 | This video is an updated version of my old video - taking on board some of the comments I've received over the years. These include more close-ups, stronger colours, work larger. I've added more tips - hints on changing colours and adding thread for instance.You'll find the original here if you wish to watch it -youtu.be/xC2ko3-B-QII've worked two buttons in this video, the traditional Dorset Crosswheel (also known as a cartwheel) and another from my book (Dorset Ring Buttons) known as a pinwheel. They are fairly different techniques, so worth watching if you enjoy button making!For extra information, I've used the following in this video:25mm brass ring (crosswheel) / 19mm ring (pinwheel) : ginabsilkworks.co.uk/buttons/button-moulds/ringsWonderfil Spagetti 12 wt cotton thread : ginabsilkworks.co.uk/wonderfil-speciality-threads/spagettiDorset Button Shuttles : ginabsilkworks.co.uk/dorset-button-shuttlesBook link - Dorset Ring Buttons : ginabsilkworks.co.uk/publications/dorset-ring-buttons-book-by-gina-barrett00:00 - Intro01:08 - Materials02:50 - Casting (Covering the Ring)05:17 - A bit about rings & threads07:34 - Removing thread kinks08:20 - A bit of history and examples10:33 - Locking & Slicking15:05 - Laying the Spokes18:40 - Centre the Spokes20:09 - Changing thread before filling21:36 - Filling - Rounding Back Stitch25:32 - some hints for holding27:18 - Changing thread while filling31.22 - Finishing & fixing34:54 - How to work the Pinwheel design
Chat, Catch up & Cover buttons (Live feed 17 Oct 2024) Gina-B Silkworks 2024-10-18 | Join Gina while she tries to learn new software and go live! If all works, we will have a chat and catch up, see what's new, and maybe try a little project...Links to items mentioned during the feed -Website: ginabsilkworks.co.ukSquare cover buttons: ginabsilkworks.co.uk/newey-trims-square-metal-cover-buttons---newvintageButton pins: ginabsilkworks.co.uk/button-pins-pack-50Free PDF: ginabsilkworks.co.uk/blog/how-to-make-a-dorset-button---free-pdf-downloadButton Templates:ginabsilkworks.co.uk/button-templatesWonderFil threads: ginabsilkworks.co.uk/wonderfil-speciality-threadsStorage tin: ginabsilkworks.co.uk/aluminium-window-storage-tin
Create Beautiful Thread-wrapped Buttons With Gina-B: Easy Button-making Tutorial Gina-B Silkworks 2024-09-20 | In today's video I'm going to show you how to make a thread wrapped button from my book "Thread Wrapped Buttons". I named this one a "Framed Square" - it is actually a design found on 19th originals.You can find the book and the materials I've used in this video on my website - ginabsilkworks.co.ukThese items used include:Thread Wrapped Buttons BookButton WheelsButton Station & Third HandWonderfil Eleganza No 8 perle cotton threadButton Moulds No 3 (25mm MDF)Here are the other videos I mentioned in this one -How to make a death's head button - youtu.be/KURwwOU9FfsButton Back ideas - youtu.be/Vi8_7DP0irUYou can find button-making and other traditional textile craft kits, books, tools and materials on our website at ginabsilkworks.co.ukFind us on Facebook - facebook.com/GinaBSilkworksInstagram - instagram.com/ginabsilkworksDon't forget to click subscribe!
Create Your Own Stylish Fabric Button: Simple Kelly Design - Without A Button Machine! Gina-B Silkworks 2024-09-06 | In this video I will show you how to make my "Kelly" button design - one of the designs shown in my "20 to Stitch Fabric Buttons" book, published by Search Press.This is a great way to use fabric to match a garment or project and make a button without a button press. This button is easy to make and only needs a ring, fabric, glue, stuffing and basic sewing kit. You can find button-making and other traditional textile craft kits, books, tools and materials on our website at ginabsilkworks.co.ukFind us on Facebook - facebook.com/GinaBSilkworksInstagram - instagram.com/ginabsilkworksDon't forget to click subscribe!
How to make a Sagemon Crane /Tsuru using the Gina-B Silkworks template/product support step-by-step Gina-B Silkworks 2024-08-23 | This video takes you through the steps to make a lovely Sagemon hanging decoration using our template tool. These little dolls, made from fabric and threads, are often hung from mobiles for Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day) in Japan. They have many regional names, some of which, such as tsurushikazari, are difficult for the English speaker. As recommended by a Japanese friend, we chose Sagemon, which is from the Yanagawa area, as it is easier to remember in English.This template contains the pieces and instructions to make two types of crane decoration.Crane : TsuruYou can find this template and our other Japanese crafts on our website at ginabsilkworks.co.ukFind us on Facebook - facebook.com/GinaBSilkworksInstagram - instagram.com/ginabsilkworksDon't forget to click subscribe!
6 point & hexagon thread wrapped buttons - how to create beautiful buttons using thread Gina-B Silkworks 2024-08-09 | This video shows you how to work a thread-wrapped button with six divisions. This expands on the death's head wrapping technique and is a great base for more complex buttons. Six-point wraps, which were used in the 18th century, are much easier to make than they appear.This video also shows how to wrap a hexagon-shaped button mould for an even more unique look!Don't know what a Deaths head button is? Here are my tutorials -How to make a death's head button - for right-handed makers :youtu.be/KURwwOU9FfsHow to make a death's head button - for left-handed makers:youtu.be/3dwb1KmUCHAYou can find button-making and other traditional textile craft kits, books, tools and materials on our website at ginabsilkworks.co.ukFind us on Facebook - facebook.com/GinaBSilkworksInstagram - instagram.com/ginabsilkworksDon't forget to click subscribe!
Create A Scalloped Edge On Dorset Buttons: 3 Decorative Edges For Ring Buttons Gina-B Silkworks 2024-07-26 | In this video I will show you three different ways to create a decorative edge on your Dorset ring buttons. Two methods create scallops, the third has a picot look. All can be worked either over the ring, or through an unslicked edge. You can find kits, books, tools (including rings and threads) for Dorset button making - and many other types of button - over on my website at ginabsilkworks.co.uk00:00 introduction00:32 Method One07:53 Method Two14:45 Method Three
Dorset Button Advanced Techniques: Two-layer Design & Changing Direction / Little Moon Tutorial Gina-B Silkworks 2024-07-12 | This video shows you how to make a button from my book "Celestial Ring Buttons". The designs in this book follow Dorset button techniques, but also include some advanced, non-traditional methods.The button design "Little Moon" shows two of these - working in two layers and changing direction. Both of these techniques can really set your designs apart.I've used Wonderfil Eleganza cotton perle thread - size 8 - and a 25mm (about 1") hollow brass ring in this tutorialNew to Dorset buttons? Why not try the following videos next?How to make a Dorset button -youtu.be/OvAkKHuDAGwDorset buttons - adding thread & changing colours - youtu.be/QZvtpjZcI-s Adding beads to Dorset buttons - youtu.be/0W7ScI3oHCMYou can find this book and others, as well as tools and materials for button making on my website atginabsilkworks.co.uk00:00 Introduction01:37 Preparation02:24 Reverse back stitch (reverse rounding back stitch)05:36 Covering a single layer07:09 Changing direction12:45 Covering single and double layers17:42 Adding "stars"
Sparkle Up Your Dorset Buttons With Beads: 5 Ways To Add Bling! Gina-B Silkworks 2024-06-28 | This video will show you just a few of the ways in which beads can be added to your Dorset ring buttons. Beads are a great way to add some extra sparkle and interest - and although I have used seed beads in this video, all types of bead can be used, so long as it fits!Your might also like these videos -How to Make a Dorset button -youtu.be/OvAkKHuDAGwAdding threads & changing colours (Dorset Buttons) - youtu.be/QZvtpjZcI-s00:00 Introduction00:25 Adding beads to the spokes04:07 Adding beads at the edge method 107:16 Adding beads to the edge method 210:44 Adding beads in the filling16:50 Adding beads while stitchingYou'll find lots of button-making books, kits, tools, and materials over on our website at ginabsilkworks.co.uk
Changing colour & adding threads - Dorset buttons - How to make a multi coloured Dorset button! Gina-B Silkworks 2024-06-12 | Have you ever run out of thread halfway through making a Dorset button?Perhaps you want to add a splash of colour!This video will show you how to add threads at different stages in Dorset button-making without using knots. Although, remember, knots are not bad! 0:00 Intro0:35 adding thread to the ring (beginning)1:33 adding more thread onto the ring 3:39 changing the thread for the spokes6:48 changing the thread at the centre11:55 changing the thread during fillingFor kits, books and supplies, do visit our website at ginabsilkworks.co.ukour Dorset Button Shuttles can be found here ginabsilkworks.co.uk/dorset-button-shuttles
How to sew on a Dorset Button - and use it as an actual fastening! Ideas to try Gina-B Silkworks 2024-05-17 | This video is one of three (it was too long as one video!) to show you just a few of the ways in which you can sew on a Dorset ring button or a Zwirnknopfe button. We'll look at the ways described in Dillmont's "Encyclopedia of Needlework" for both linen and webbed buttons, as well as method to add a small shank as you work, and a worked shank.Do please also take a look at one of my previous video that has loads of other ideas for finishing the backs of your buttons - including many shank ideas.You can find button-making books, tools and supplies over on our website at ginabsilkworks.co.uk
Making a Trinket beaded button - How to make a Dorset singleton fabric ring button / Easy button! Gina-B Silkworks 2024-05-03 | In this video I will show you how to make a button that I named "Trinket" in my book, "Dorset Ring Buttons".This is a singleton button - in other words, a fabric-covered ring. This has added decorative stitches and a pretty beaded edge.The tools, threads and rings can be found on my website -ginabsilkworks.co.ukDirect links:Rings (I used 16mm brass)ginabsilkworks.co.uk/buttons/button-moulds/rings/ring-button-moulds-no-51-16mm-brass-x-8Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt cotton threadginabsilkworks.co.uk/wonderfil-speciality-threads/spagettiButton Templates setginabsilkworks.co.uk/button-templatesFor more Dorset ring button designs, both traditional and original, why not take a look at my book "Dorset Ring Buttons"ginabsilkworks.co.uk/dorset-ring-buttons-book-by-gina-barrettYou'll also need beads and fabric!
Vintage button remake : Needlework cross fabric covered button / how to make beautiful buttons! Gina-B Silkworks 2024-04-19 | In this video, I'm going to show you how to make this lovely needlework button that is inspired by a couple in my collection. The originals probably date from the late 19th / early 20th century. It is always nice to see the same design used in different ways on vintage and antique buttons, so I'll also show you some other examples I've made using different materials.You'll need:A button mould (I've used our No 117 turned wood mould - 20mm) - ginabsilkworks.co.uk/buttons/button-moulds/circles-domesFabric - I've used a medium/light weight linen Thread - I've used Wonderfil Spagetti - ginabsilkworks.co.uk/wonderfil-speciality-threads/spagettibasic sewing kit (needles, scissors)I've also used our Button Template to measure out my fabric circle - ginabsilkworks.co.uk/button-templates (which I may have called a gauge.... )
Creating Teneriffe Square Lace With Gina-B: Shaped Needle Lace Tutorial Gina-B Silkworks 2024-02-25 | In this video I am going to show you how to work one of the square lace patterns that are included with our No 8 Teneriffe Lace Loom. Please refer to my "How to make a basic medallion" video for holding stitches and warping up.This video will show you knotting, working darned bars, festoons, and a picot edge.Tools and materials used can be purchased on our website at ginabsilkworks.co.ukItems used:Teneriffe Lace Loom No 8 (Square) by Gina-Bginabsilkworks.co.uk/laceWonderfil Spagetti 12 wt cotton threadginabsilkworks.co.uk/wonderfil-speciality-threads/spagetti
Making a Mandala Button / Easy thread ring button (not a Dorset button!)/ Zwirnknopf button tutorial Gina-B Silkworks 2024-02-09 | This video will show you how to make a ring button from my book "Zwirnknopf Buttons" named "Mandala V". I take you through all of the steps, and show you a couple of ideas to make your button unique.Zwirnknopf Buttons Book - ginabsilkworks.co.uk/publications/zwirnknopf-buttons-book-by-gina-barrettI have used:30mm flat ring (button No 105) - ginabsilkworks.co.uk/ring-button-moulds-no-105-30mm-aluminium-x-6Cotton perle size 8 - (you'll need 4 colours)ginabsilkworks.co.uk/threadsOptional - Circle Gauge Tool -ginabsilkworks.co.uk/circle-gauge-set---new-updated-designButtonmaker's Third Hand & Tool Tin - ginabsilkworks.co.uk/button-makers-third-hand-tool-tinBeeswax - ginabsilkworks.co.uk/beeswax-button-pack
How to make a square fabric button - just fabric, needle & thread! A great button for wool fabrics Gina-B Silkworks 2024-01-19 | In this video I will show you how to make a simple square button using wool fabric, needle and threadI'll also show you how to work a shank for a professional finish.The video will also take you through using fine fabrics, making a button back and decoration ideas.Tools & materials used(basic button)wool fabric, scissors, needlesewing thread (I used Wonderfil Spagetti) ginabsilkworks.co.uk/wonderfil-speciality-threads/spagettiOptional : Button Templates set - ginabsilkworks.co.uk/button-templatesButton Finishing Tools - ginabsilkworks.co.uk/button-finishing-tools-slicker-buttonhole-gaugeFor two designs using this technique, see my Fabric Buttons bookginabsilkworks.co.uk/fabric-buttons-by-gina-barrett00:00 Intro00.40 Getting started using wool fabric03:13 Folding & stitching12:32 Adding a thread shank17:05 Using thin fabrics18:26 Making a button back27:44 Other ideas
The PaperLathe ® Tassel & Bead System - Getting started paper tassel moulds & beads/ Product support Gina-B Silkworks 2024-01-19 | This video show you how to get started using our unique PaperLathe® system. I'll talk you through printing out the patterns, cutting, and rolling, as well as looking at how to change the sizes and shapes. I'll also show you how to roll the bowl / cup shapesThe PaperLathe® System has been developed by Gina-B Silkworks to allow the maker to roll unique paper tassel moulds, beads and shapes - allowing you to enjoy the art of passementerie without needing to find a friendly wood turner to make the forms.Our system is available as the original PaperLathe® System, with pdf patterns and 6 rolling rodsginabsilkworks.co.uk/paperlathe-usb-or-disc-optionand thePaperLathe® Companion, additional designs (including stands) and 1 rolling rodginabsilkworks.co.uk/paperlathe-companion-usb-or-disc-optionOther tassel making tools and materials can also be found on our website atginabsilkworks.co.uk00:00 Introduction00:19 Getting Started (printing patterns)02:21 Cutting the pattern05:25 Rolling the design14:57 Dried & completed15.27 Different sizes & rolling rods17.47 Rolling bowl / cup moulds
Using the Stumpwork Embroidery Tools Part 3 - grasses, fungi cups, butterfly and finishing Gina-B Silkworks 2023-10-12 | This video is part 3 - and the final - of a little series to show our Stumpwork tools in use - and give you some ideas on how you might use these tools. In this video I'm finishing off - adding tufts of grasses, little leaves and cup fungi, as well as a little butterfly.I will also show adding a border to the stretched piece. For the video showing how to cover a button -youtu.be/Ts4JZsn92pwYou will find the tools on our website - ginabsilkworks.co.uk/needlework/frames-stands/stumpwork-tool-set
Stumpwork Embroidery - Mushrooms Part 2 / Stems and grasses Gina-B Silkworks 2023-09-13 | This video is part 2 of a little series to show our Stumpwork tools in use - and give you some ideas on how you might use these tools. Today I am working a background mushroom, and then adding a few little mounds of grass using our comb tool from the set, before placing the mushroom caps worked in Part 1. I'll be using raised stem stitch band for the stems (stalks) of the mushrooms, with additional padding for the dimensional ones. In the next video I'll finish off the picture with more little textural bits that can be made using the tools. You will find the tools on our website - ginabsilkworks.co.uk/needlework/frames-stands/stumpwork-tool-set00:00 - Introduction01:06 - working the background mushroom03:19 - raised stem stitch band06:13 - tufts of grass with comb tool09:12 - adding the dimensional cap10:11 - padded raised stem stitch
Stumpwork Embroidery - Mushrooms Part 1 / Using our Stumpwork Tool Set for 3d embroidery Gina-B Silkworks 2023-08-22 | The video tutorial is the first of a partwork, showing how to use our Stumpwork Tool Set to create dimensional embroidery. In this video, I'll show you how to make a couple of stand alone needle lace mushroom caps. Materials used in this videoGina-B Silkworks' "For the Needle" Stumpwork Tool Set - ginabsilkworks.co.uk/needlework/frames-stands/stumpwork-tool-setcotton fabricpaper / pencil to draw shapesperle cotton size 8sewing thread sewing needle, tapestry needlescissorsclear tape00:00 Intro00:36 Materials02:07 Make a lace pad03:54 Lay the cordonnet08:15 Work the first layer12:09 Start the second layer12:44 Attach the tool14:40 Adding new thread15:41 Blanket stitch edge16:14 Remove the tool18:00 remove the lace pieces
Tutorial - How To Make A Beautiful Thread Wrapped Button With An Angled Design Gina-B Silkworks 2023-07-14 | In this video I will show you how to make the Changing Sides button from my book, "Thread Wrapped Buttons"This is a pretty, two colour design that I first made during my One Button a Day challenge back in 2016.In my book, I use a smaller button mould and a size 12 thread; for this video I'm using a slightly larger mould (25mm) and size 8 thread.This button does require a lot of stitching as you work!You can find all sorts of button making items including the books, moulds, threads and kits over on my websiteginabsilkworks.co.ukThread Wrapped Buttons book - ginabsilkworks.co.uk/publications/thread-wrapped-buttons-book-by-gina-barrettMaterials usedButton Mould No 3 (25mm) Wonderfil Dazzle threadWonderfil Eleganza size 8 thread
Product support - Using the tools in Ginas Basketweave Button Kit / making a basketweave button Gina-B Silkworks 2023-07-14 | This video shows the basic method of using our unique tools for basketweave buttons. I'll show how to work with thicker thread (a tapestry wool) and thinner thread (No 8 perle cotton). Both these sizes of thread are supplied in the kit.The kit contains five specially designed reusable acrylic tools, designed to create woven pieces to cover button moulds. Weaving directly onto a button mould - as was done in the past - can be very difficult, especially at small sizes. Using these tools, you can create woven covers that can be used to cover the mouldsThe kit is available on our website:Gina's Basketweave Button Kitginabsilkworks.co.uk/buttons/button-kits/ginas-basketweave-button-kit
Making a soutache rose button / rose centre couture button / easy / ring button Gina-B Silkworks 2023-06-25 | In this video I will show you how to make a pretty, and easy soutache braid button with a centre that looks like a little rose. This button is perfect to add a couture finish to coats and jackets.Items I have used:3mm Soutache braid /Russia braid -ginabsilkworks.co.uk/soutache/czech-soutacheStacked Style Ring Button Moulds No 164ginabsilkworks.co.uk/stacked-ring-button-mould-no-164---25mm-x-4or - Circle Stacker Button Moulds No 123ginabsilkworks.co.uk/circle-stacker-button-moulds-no-123-25mm-mdf-x-4-setsIntegral Shank Button Backs No 153ginabsilkworks.co.uk/integral-shank-button-backs-no-153---18mm-x-5-choice-of-coloursFabric, sewing thread, pva glueTool (optional) - Button Templatesginabsilkworks.co.uk/button-templates
Royal Garter Tassels | Making gold tassels for the Royal Mews | Livery uniform golden garter tassels Gina-B Silkworks 2023-05-02 | For quite a few years now I have had the privilege of both making and repairing garter tassels for The Royal Mews & Household that form part of the Buckingham Palace / Royal Household Livery - specifically, the garters for the footmen (worn at the knee of the breeches), worn on state occasions.This work is exclusively for Her Majesty's Livery Tailors - Henry Poole & Company of Savile Row, working under the direction of Keith Levitt, Master Livery Tailor.This video has been put together from filming while I worked on the most recent batch, as well as discussing some of the making over over of antique tassels that I have done in the past. Nothing goes to waste - if it can be repaired and re-used it is.The following videos may also be of interest:How to make a simple wire torsade (bullion) youtu.be/j2AMeiX-xBwHow to satin wrap a tassel head youtu.be/RELjBhuWQcI
Making a Round Twist Box - cute, easy fabric gift box / Gina-B Product support / Nejiri-Hako Gina-B Silkworks 2023-04-24 | This video show you how to make a round twist box using our Nejiri-Hako / Twist Box template set. The set contains reusable templates specially designed by Gina-B Silkworks to make round, square and hexagon twist boxes - and are really easy to use!These pretty little boxes are made in a variety of different ways and originate from the Japanese incense container. The clever way of twisting the box to close it creates a portable box, and make the perfect place to store little treasures. They are known by different names in Japanese, including Nuno-kogo (cloth kogo), Nejiri-kogo (twist kogo) and Nejiru-hako (twist box) You can purchase the template set over on our website atginabsilkworks.co.uk/japanese-crafts/nejiri-hako-japanese-twist-boxes-template-setYou'll need:Gina-B Silkworks Nejiri-Hako Twist Box Template setFabricGlue (PVA/white glue)Card (a 250/300gsm copier card weight will do)needle thread & scissors00:00 Introduction01:48 Creating the round base05:43 Covering the round base with fabric08:14 Measuring the round box's top strip08:59 Creating the box body (same for all shapes)11:30 Inserting the top strip (same for all shapes)13:55 Twist!
Making a Yorkshire Flower button / New ideas with Yorkshire Buttons - easy tactile button tutorial Gina-B Silkworks 2023-03-31 | In this video, I am going to show you how to make a different type of button using our original Yorkshire Button looms. These are easy fabric buttons, and you can add as much or as little extra stitching and embellishments as you wish! They are perfect for bags and cushions, and could be made really small with finer threads and fabrics for a pretty garment.Items I have used:The original "Yorkshire Button Kit" : ginabsilkworks.co.uk/yorkshire-button-kita design shown in the Yorkshire Buttons Booklet : ginabsilkworks.co.uk/yorkshire-buttons-booklet-by-gina-barrettAnd No 8 perle cotton :ginabsilkworks.co.uk/presencia-threads/finca-no-8-perleIf you've never made a Yorkshire Button, why not take a look at this video to learn how: youtu.be/5AlrOakn2gU
Making a coiled gimp cord button / easy button or embellishment technique tutorial / how to Gina-B Silkworks 2023-03-09 | In this video I will show you how to make an easy button using gimp cord. You could also use other types of cord, such as monkscord (twisted cord), double-spun, braids, and even thicker threads. This easy technique is great for fabulous decorative buttons - you could also just use this technique to add embellishments to other textile projects.For materials, visit our website at ginabsilkworks.co.uk
Three Ribs Grantham Button how-to / woven, textured button design plus zig-zag variation! Gina-B Silkworks 2023-02-16 | This video shows you how to make the "Three Ribs" Grantham button design illustrated in my little booklet, "Grantham Buttons". The button is made over a loom - available as a set in our "Gina's Grantham Button Kit".You can find both of these on our website atGina's Grantham Button Kit:ginabsilkworks.co.uk/ginas-grantham-button-kitGrantham Buttons Booklet:ginabsilkworks.co.uk/grantham-button-booklet-by-gina-barrettThis is a nice textured button, with a basket weave design between the dimensional ribs - very tactile and mindful to workAt the end, I also show you a variation that will give a neat zig-zag pattern in the woven section.This video was a special request - do feel free to give me suggestions for future videos, I may not always be able to do them, but can certainly take a look!
Making an embroidered bookmarker - with ladybugs & fingerloop braids / #monthlymake2023 red creature Gina-B Silkworks 2023-01-29 | In this video I am taking you through the steps to create a little multi-strand booker using stumpwork (raised) embroidery, applique and fingerloop braids. This was created as my project for #monthlymake2023, a challenge on our Facebook group. January's prompts (drawn from two bowls) are "red" and "creature".For the ladybug I used our "Elizabethan Inspired Stamp set #1003 :ginabsilkworks.co.uk/stamping/stamps/stamp-set-elizabethan-inspired-1003-8-stampsThe braid shown is a fingerloop braid from my book "Tak V Bowes Departed - a Fifteenth Century Braiding Manual Examined (co-written with the late Elizabeth Benns)": ginabsilkworks.co.uk/publications/tak-v-bowes-departed---a-15th-century-braiding-manual-examinedI've also used DMC stranded cotton.
Makers Choice - Week 52 : The finale of One Button a Week 2022 - Community Contributions - buttons! Gina-B Silkworks 2023-01-24 | The last week of the challenge was simply one for each maker to decide what they wanted to make - and boy are there some wonderful buttons included - of course! Our contributors have worked tirelessly making buttons throughout 2022, some every week, others whenever they could. And each and every button has been a joy to behold. We've watched new buttonmakers develop and grow over the year, and seen experienced makers push their boundaries. It has been lovely, and I really want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed - be it for one button, or for 52 - and especially those who have taken the time to like and comment and compliment the makers.
Holiday - One Button a Week 2022 - week 51 community contributions / wonderful hand made buttons! Gina-B Silkworks 2023-01-24 | Christmas fell within week 51, so of course that tended to be the theme across most of the buttons. But we do have other ideas - sunshine and water for summer holidays - a santa getting sunburnt of his holiday, as well as Hanukka and Holi represented. It is a lovely selection, especially as everyone was of course busy with their own holiday preparations. Thank you contributors!
Gingerbread! One Button a Week 2022 - week 50 / Yummy handcrafted buttons! Gina-B Silkworks 2023-01-24 | What a wonderful selection of gingerbread themed buttons from our contributors! Of course, the challenge was nearing the final stretch at this point, and so we have a perfectly delicious set of buttons. Dorset buttons, zwirnknopfe, felt, embroidered and thread wrapped. All are wonderful!Thank you contributors!
Celestial - One Button a Week 2022, week 49 / wonderful hand made buttons Gina-B Silkworks 2022-12-29 | Week 49 - and we are quickly nearing the end of the challenge. We've some really special buttons in this grouping, lots of Dorset button angels, other angels and beings, stars, planets, and skies. Such a pretty selection and so carefully made. Thank you contributors!
Purple! Week 48 buttons for One Button a Week 2022 / Fabulous hand crafted buttons! Gina-B Silkworks 2022-12-23 | The colour prompts are always popular with contributors, allowing makers to create whatever they wish using the colour. And for some, it may only be a hint of the colour - for others, it is every shade. There are some really stunning buttons here, using such a huge variety of techniques - really something for everyone. Thank you contributors!
Candy! One Button a Week 2022 Week 47 - Community Contributions / wonderful button candy! Gina-B Silkworks 2022-12-21 | As collectors and makers, we often call buttons candy. Well, our contributors have not disappointed for the prompt "candy"! Peppermints and M&Ms, liquorice allsorts, caramels, sweets in wrappers, candy rock, bon bons, lollipops, marshmallows, nougat, ribbon candy - and lots of buttons with happy candy colours!Thank you contributors!
Button! One Button a Week 2022 week 46 / lots of different types of handcrafted button & button art Gina-B Silkworks 2022-12-17 | The prompt for week 46 "Button" was because National Button Day fell during this week. So, this basically was a free week for our contributors - and many chose to show us wonderful button creations, such as jewellery and a wedding bouquet! Then, there are the button-buttons - fastenings made using other buttons, or depicting buttons. And, we mustn't forget the buttons made to show is a favourite technique, colours, or just simply a fantastic idea! Thank you contributors!
Plant - Week 45 - One Button a Week 2022 - stunning handmade buttons by our community! Gina-B Silkworks 2022-12-09 | Another wonderful week from out contributors! Some really stumming buttons have created with the prompt plant, from flowers and cactii, leaves, ferns and then to the more unusual offerings - a button woven with grasses, a 3 dimensional plant, a factory and machinery! Thank you contributors!!
Halloween! - Spooky buttons for week 44 of One Button a Week 2022! Gina-B Silkworks 2022-11-27 | Goodness me what a terrific selection of buttons again from our contributors! We've got witches, ghosts, mummies, bats, pumpkins, spiders, owls, eyes and buttons for the discerning witch's wardrobe! Thank you contributors!
Night - Week 43 buttons for the One Button a Week 2022 challenge / stunning handcrafted buttons Gina-B Silkworks 2022-11-27 | I have been late with posting the compilations, so here is a week 43 - NightThere are a wonderful selection of buttons again! There is the night sky through a window, a city scene, a bed and a sleeping person. There are all types of star - sparkly, constellations and moons - full, crescent, and sleepy! We even have polymer clay buttons this week, as well of course, as Dorsets, zwirnknopfe, thread, embroidered and everything in between.Thank you contributors!
Autumn: Week 42 buttons - One Button a Week 2022 / original handmade, hand crafted buttons Gina-B Silkworks 2022-11-18 | I may be running a little late with my compilations (busy sorting out our new website!) - our contributors haven't stopped. For autumn, we have wonderful colours, acorns, pumpkins, leaves- we even have two hedgehogs! I think you'll agree with me that every button is quite wonderful. Thank you contributors! Don't forget, you can see the buttons as makers add them over in the Gina-B Silkworks Facebook group, and can find kits, books and so much more for button making over at our shop atginabsilkworks.co.uk
Fluffy buttons! Community Contributions week 41 / wonderful handmade buttons Gina-B Silkworks 2022-11-01 | Our prompt for week 41 was "fluffy". This has resulted in some really tactile buttons, as you would imagine. Fluffy yarns, pompoms, felt, and soft fabrics have all been used, as have fluffy stitch techniques. We have a fluffy spider, a hat pompom, a bird nest lining, a cat, a gnome's beard and a troll's hair!As always, the contributors have really used their imagination to represent the prompt, creating some really marvellous buttons! Thank you contributors!
Introducing Ginas Grantham Button© - original templates to create pretty basketweave buttons Gina-B Silkworks 2022-10-18 | In this video I'll introduce our latest button template kit - Gina's Grantham Button©! Why "Grantham"? Well, simply because we are based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK!And, if you make these using the right colour of wool they do rather resemble the famous Grantham gingerbread... ;) (see below for a link to a Grantham company who makes it)An initial technique to create the basketweave was first published by Gina back in 2013. These unique templates bring that technique on, allowing the woven piece to be made on a reusable loom as opposed to being worked directly onto a button mould. This not only makes it easier, it means that many types of threads can be used and the pieces can be made into soft or hard buttons in many shapes.And, coming soon, we'll have a booklet with variations to weave, work and create!The kit is available on our website at ginabsilkworks.co.ukYou can buy Grantham Gingerbread from Hawkins Gingerbread - made in Grantham from an original recipe hawkensgingerbread.com(please note - there's no affiliation, I just really, really like these biscuits)
Lace.... Week 40 One Button a Week 2022 community contributions / hand crafted beautiful buttons! Gina-B Silkworks 2022-10-18 | Another fabulous week of contributions! The prompt was lace, and there are so many wonderful examples here. From snippets of antique and keepsake lace, to handworked needle lace and bobbin laces. There are also many styles, including Teneriffe lace and Battenburg (tape) lace, crochet, tatting, mediterranean knotted lace and even a shoelace toggle! As always, thank you contributors!
Weave - Week 39 Buttons / One Button a Week 2022 Community Contributions Gina-B Silkworks 2022-10-18 | As always, we have some really stunning buttons from our community. Weave allows for many interpretations and the end results are quite stunning. Texture, colour and creativity abounds! Needleweaving, basketweave, checkerboards, then there are the lattice, interlaced and all of the weaves using unbalanced fibres. There are designs with interwoven areas, and we even have a lovely spider's web!Thank you contributors!!
Pirates! - Week 38 of One Button a Week 2022 / Pirate themed handmade buttons Gina-B Silkworks 2022-10-09 | Week 38's theme was Pirate for Talk Like a Pirate Day. So many contributors said they thought this was a tough prompt, and yet they've created such wonderful buttons! There are skulls and crossbones, maps, treasure and treasure chests, and quite a few pirates, including Captain Jack, a minion pirate - and even a smiley face pirate ;) . And check out the tricorn hats, eyepatches and straw hat! Thank you contributors!
Blue - One Button a Week 2022, week 37 / Blue buttons for blue week - beautiful handcrafted buttons Gina-B Silkworks 2022-10-09 | Our colour prompt weeks are always popular - everyone is able to make their favourite type of button (or experiment with something new) while keeping to a colour scheme. So, we have the palest blues through to the darkest, and everything in between. And every technique too! Thread buttons, Dorset buttons, embroidered buttons, Yorkshire buttons, beaded buttons, embroidered buttons, zwirnknopf buttons and passementerie. Thank you contributors!!
Teddy buttons! One Button a Week 2022 - week 36 / Handcrafted thread, fabric and textile buttons Gina-B Silkworks 2022-10-09 | Our prompt for week 36 was Teddy. And we have got some sweet ones here! We've got honey for Pooh (as well as Pooh himself), checks for Rupert, a marmalade sandwich in a handbag and the Queen for Paddington - and all sorts of lovable cuddly teddies - a full Teddy bear's picnic! We even have Teddy Riner, judoka, Olympic and world champion depicted! This was a difficult challenge for some too, but everyone really created some fabulous buttons!Thank you contributors!
Button back ideas - finishing Dorset, thread & handmade buttons / Facebook live stream Gina-B Silkworks 2022-09-30 | Something a little different for this video. This is a recording of a recent live, streamed in my Facebook Group (Gina-B Silkworks group). It is my first live stream, so a few hiccups, but got there in the end!I'd love to know if you'd like to participate in a live stream over here on YouTube? Do let me know in the comments.In this video I'm showing you just some of the ways you finish off handmade buttons. There are a variety of button backs, from simple felt to more complex thread backs and adding metal shanks. There are also a few ideas for creating something to sign - a vital part of making and selling studio button to collectors.00:00:00 Introduction00:07:45 Signing textile buttons00:11:29 Plain, sealed fabric & ring shank00:17:42 Covered back, wire shank00:24:36 Covered interfacing, wire shank00:34:07 Covered ring back00:41:28 Cover button backs00:52:25 Cover button fronts00:57:08 zwirnknopfe / Dorset back00:58:26 Thread back01:03:44 Adding a signed tag
Music - One Button a Week : Week 35 / Wonderful handcrafted buttons! Community contributions Gina-B Silkworks 2022-09-28 | Week 35 saw some wonderful buttons with the theme of music - piano keys, musical notes, sheet music, records, a cassette tape, harp, tambourine, drums, guitar, saxophone, microphones, and quite a few representing different dances. As always, the community has really come up with some beautiful buttons using thread, fabric and other mediums, including paper!Thank you contributors!
Orange - One Button a Week 2022 - week 34. Community Contributions / Wonderful hand crafted buttons Gina-B Silkworks 2022-09-14 | Week 34 had a great prompt - orange. The colour prompts always prove popular, allowing all of our contributors to choose their favourite techniques and methods. There is a wonderful selection of autumnal buttons here, using all types of techniques - Dorset buttons, thread wrapped, zwirnknopfe, embroidered, Yorkshire and everything in between.Thank you contributors!
