I love being inspired by other craft bloggers. There are a ton of crafty ladies out there and there is truly nothing better than learning from each other. Over the last little while I saw THIS from the talented ladies over at icandy and then I saw THIS made by the super fabulous Jess from craftiness is not optional. I LOVE buttons and was inspired to make a button covered top myself.
It was sooo easy to make. It makes for a great summer top, and a great way to be creative with buttons. It's hard to mess up since buttons are just so dang cute anyway. So let's get started shall we?
Start with a plain tank, or tee or skirt, anything really. I used the last of my stash from the cheap tanks from walmart. (other ideas for the plain tank are HERE HERE and HERE)
Then grab a collection of buttons and some matching thread.
Lay out your desired design. I went through a few options before I chose one but thought I would share them with you incase it gets your ideas flowing. You can do a lot of buttons.
Only a few buttons.
Or the design I settled on clusters at the corners that add a stripe like detail.
Stitch the buttons on and then you are done.
I love the little details and pop of interest it adds to the top.
Enjoy!
I love this! Would be good for kids and adults alike :) I pinned it :)
ReplyDeleteLike this idea. Easy but vast improvment.
ReplyDeleteI love that you gave us different variations on the button styles - very cute :). I like the smaller bib style personally, mainly because sewing buttons on can drive me wonky after a while! Lol
ReplyDeleteI love these! Thanks for showing all the different ideas you had. I have several tanks to dress up for my daughter. I think at least one will have buttons.
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