Making a coiled gimp cord button / easy button or embellishment technique tutorial / how to

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
www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk/

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

Lovely I’m so enjoying this channel. All the buttons are so beautiful.

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Thank you!

[@user-tf5xd7yt4y]

Glad to see you using. The Huck needle.

[@GinaBSilkworks]

They are also great for knot buttons!

[@melissataylor5494]

Thanks for sharing! I think these buttons would make an interesting choker necklace too.

[@GinaBSilkworks]

That's a wonderful idea!

[@marie2168]

I was just thinking that this is just like making coiled baskets when you mentioned it. I took a class in making little coiled baskets many years ago using silk thread and a paper core which was very addictive!

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Silk thread and paper would make a cool button!

[@rosalie4069]

I would like to thank you for sharing your art with the world. You have introduced me to a rare art and you inspire me loads. Love from the Netherlands :)

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Thank you so much!!

[@missdee0151]

as always love these buttons what a relaxing way to create a work of art.

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Thank you!

[@corinnamueller7548]

Oh what a great button and actually so many possibilities .. you are tempting me again to make some , thanks for the great tutorial , loved to watch it. Greetings from Bavaria

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Can't wait to see what you create Corinna xx

[@missdee0151]

I would love to have a go, im just looking at the gimp on your site....lots of lovely choices but which size is the one you used please?

[@GinaBSilkworks]

I've used a 2mm hand spun here - you could go with the 1mm or the .5mm, but the results will either be a smaller button, or you'll need more rounds. I would not recommend the pure silk gimp for this - it has a very soft handle which won't work in the same way. It is also super fine, so you'd need a lot!

[@missdee0151]

@@GinaBSilkworks thank you for the info and advice…so I have a hard choice to make in which colour now!
I am heading for 30mm buttons so I see the 2mm will be perfect.
Thank you