How to make 5 inkle buttons - buttons made using handwoven bands / tape

In this video I show you how to use hand woven bands - inkles, tapes, narrow wares - to make five different buttons. They are a great way to add a matching closure to bags and other items embellished with woven trim, and the perfect way to use the ends left over from other projects.
Timestamps:
00:00 How to make 5 inkle buttons - buttons made using handwoven bands / tape
00:25 How to make a simple knot button
01:34 How to make a toggle knot button
04:45 How to make a covered button - including a decorative grappe edge
21:49 How to make a pillow button
32:42 How to make a pompom toggle (my favourite!)
All of the bands that I have used were woven on our Build Your Own Tape Loom (available in our web shop at www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk). Thinner tablet woven bands will also work for a few of these.
Don't forget that you can also add extra embroidery and embellishment to these - just as with any other textile button!

[@user-vd6tf2lt7r]

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[@alisonjabs5175]

Lucky us, to have your expertise so clearly shown. Thank you.

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maryshue5513]

I love the idea of making buttons from Inkle bands. Have you, or would you address how to attach handmade buttons to garments? Do you make a thread shank or are there other ways? I liked the shank you made with some of the band. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@GinaBSilkworks]

For many uses, I would stitch directly to the item, creating a thread shank as I made the attachment. But, there are other options too. You can stitch a closed jump ring onto the back, or make a loop shank this video gives an example - czcams.com/video/5SHgwhtEoPo/video.html , both of which are nice if you are making a set to sell. You can also use button pins - they are like a safety pin that has a little bump in them. These are great for fancy buttons so you can remove them prior to laundering.

[@maryshue5513]

@@GinaBSilkworks Thank you. The button pins sound like a great option

[@mackenziefairchild4725]

Hi! What thread/yarn did you use here? It’s so tiny!

[@GinaBSilkworks]

I'm fairly certain that all of these have used a No 8 perle (or pearl) cotton, although the white was probably a slightly thicker No 5 perle.