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Learn a little.
Make a little.
Browse 18 practical guides. Start with one job and keep the useful notes.
Start with a small sewing kit
Choose tools for one real job instead of buying a cupboard of possibilities.
ButtonsTwo holes, four holes or a shank?
Start with how a button attaches, then think about size and style.
ButtonsMeasure a button without guesswork
Diameter is a useful starting measurement, but the underside still matters.
MendingSew on a flat button: a small first repair
Practise the basic movement on a spare piece before working on a garment.
ButtonsWhy a flat button sometimes needs space
A thread shank creates clearance between a flat button and the fabric.
ButtonsTry fabric-covered buttons
Choose matching blanks and tools, then let the fabric supply the colour.
StorageMake a button tin useful again
Sort for the way you search, not for a perfect photograph.
MendingBuild a manageable mending queue
One clear next repair beats an overflowing basket.
Start hereChoose needle type before needle size
The numbers make more sense once you know the needle’s job.
EmbroideryTry an embroidery outline on a scrap
A small experiment is enough to explore thread, fabric and a favourite colour.
ProjectsBuild a palette from what you own
Give one colour the lead and let the rest support it.
ProjectsMake a button-flower greeting card
An original small layout for adult decorative paper craft.
ProjectsPlan a simple fabric bookmark
Use an offcut and a small sketch to design a personal keepsake.
ProjectsA scrap-fabric hoop study
A small composition for exploring texture, colour and an outline.
StorageA craft corner you can clear away
Make starting and stopping part of the project.
ProjectsGive a handmade gift a clear brief
Start with the person and the purpose, then choose a small project.
Button cabinetA button can tell a small story
Look closely before assuming you know its material or age.
DownloadsPrint and trace an original motif
Check the scale once, then use a transfer method suited to your materials.
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