Book of Buttons A Practical and Creative Guide to the Decorative Use of Buttons

Let your buttons show your style! Transform ordinary garments into striking day or evening wear. Embellish children¹s clothing and knitwear. Learn to make your own original buttons. You¹ll find lots of exciting ideas among the 700 buttons displayed in this book. Chapters: a history of buttons; a glitzy look; ethnic style; a natural look; pearl-shell buttons; bold and bright buttons; a delicate effect; couturier style; antique buttons; handmade buttons; novelty buttons; choosing buttons; adding a distinctive touch; and making buttons and fastenings. Suppliers list. List of museums with button collections.Whittemore, Joyce is the author of 'Book of Buttons A Practical and Creative Guide to the Decorative Use of Buttons' with ISBN 9780788195211 and ISBN 0788195212.