How to Make Thread Buttons, with William Booth Draper
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- I met up with Mr William Booth, a draper, at a recent reenactment event in Ohio and he taught me all about how to make Thread Buttons. These are, exactly as they sound, buttons made entirely out of thread! They don't require a base of wood, horn, or pewter, like most buttons were made of from the period, and are surprisingly strong when well made. And what's more, the process of making them looks very simple! Or, at least, Mr Booth certainly makes it seem that way...
You can find William Booth Draper at his website, wmboothdraper.com/
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This is such a niche and yet such a surprisingly interesting subject, glad to see the channel is heading in the right direction!
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Some dude didn't go down in history for winning a war, bringing peace, or uniting a nation, but for stealing buttons.
This is the kind of video that I love -- little snippets of history! Keep up the great work!
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He makes it look easy i tried this with theese things and i faild multible times but i finnaly got it
It is delightful how similar this is to sewing grommets such as in canvas sails. Thread is tough when compressed.
The Draper creates Definitely Dapper Buttons.
Da draper designs definitely dapper duttons
Mr. Dickfoss is a, very, rare resource. His knowledge of clothing of the period is extensive. Not to mention, he sells great quantities of correct fabrics. Btw, @Brandon F. I was at this reenactment. Would've said hello, had I seen you.
Thank you Brandon, Very Cool.
A true craftsman! I love re-enactments that showcase all different sorts people that would be at an army camp. Army camps weren’t just for soldiers.
My mother is a expert seamstress that loves trying new ideas. She would love this
Im been crocheting a while and havent been able to find buttons to buy without going online! Thank you for sharing, more use for old yarn
Dorset buttons from the county of Dorset ( Dorsetshire ) England for local , domestic and international markets for several hundred years . Used on shirts , smocks , ladies shoes etc. A variety of designs from flats cartwheels to knobs and each cottage having their own special designs .
It is a very useful skill.
I'm 90% sure that these are still used here in England. Especially on cardigans or other items of clothing like that…
Very interesting little video, thanks Brandon and Mr Booth. P.S I didn't know Sting of the Police was an expert draper.
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Clever,simple,smart and cheap!What else should we want?Many thanks for sharing,I like these buttons very much,and be sure I'm going to make and use them a lot,instead of the crap we find everywhere nowadays!
Love this traditional hand made button style. They will make fabulous embellishments with a story. Thank you for the tutorial and historical details. 🙋♀️👍
Excellent demonstration !
Fantastic! Something to work on for my impression to tide me over through work. Thank you for uploading!
Superb sir... Thank you for a fascinating few minutes.
This is absolutely fascinating, thank you!
Interesting. This was better than I expected
Wonderful instructional!
This was fascinating!
Well done! Thank you.
Absolutely amazing
Outstanding!
I made six of these last night, my hands were a bit sore afterwards with all the pulling on the thread but I'll get some kind of finger guard. The thread I managed to get was ready waxed so it all stuck together really well, can't find any unwaxed at the moment in the UK. They are rock hard little things and look lovely, first one was a bit looser but the following 5 are great. Super instructions.
Very, very interesting
Finally,a new video
Thank you!
This is amazingly & an antique work of art, I love it & practice it to apply one of my shirt, hope to get more from you, thnks for this piece to share with us...
This works great as a button made of embroidery floss or cotton too.
I remember reading a book where someone made one of these and i was confused as to how someone made a fabric button. Now i know!
I am getting ready to replace the plastic buttons that came with my shirts. Thanks.
Fantastico... un saludo
Bought my wool for my 42nd Grenadier uniform...they are so nice.
So to clarify, is this kind of like tatting? I tat and make dorset buttons, and make fabric buttons but I hadn't been able to find how to do these! Thank you so much!
Why don't more people know about your videos.
More videos like these would definitely help those like me who are trying to transition into a more progressive kit.
William I have been making buttons but I go counter clockwise that’s a button hole stitch if you notice there’s a ridge on the picture of the button on your video. Yours do not have a ridge. And the button that I’m making is much more stiff. When I tried making a button the way you are the button is more flexible
Oh I think I saw him last weekend at fort #4 in charlestown.
So did I. He's a staple in New England. Lovely Gentleman
Are the buttons on the coat and waistcoat thread buttons too or do they have something inside them to maybe reinforce it?
Hi Brandon I am a big fan and you got me back into history and even into re-enacting and I am wondering if you will be at Mount Harmon on October 12-13th for the national event
I am afraid I won't be, no.
Brandon F. Ah well I hope we cross paths one day
I'm watching this because i dont want to go buy buttons lol thank you!
I certainly hope that you shall get a sizeable bounty from the BAR for your work on the ad and various other jobs. If not, I hope the tour business will start up soon.
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What a great video. Thank you for all your informed content. One Question, though: How well do these launder? Would they need to escape the vat by being snipped off, and then be re-attached later, once the shirt is dry?
These launder just fine, both by machine and hand washing. They are less likely to be damaged in the wash than buttons made from hard materials like wood, shell, plastic, etc., because they are made from thread, just like garment being laundered. There is no need to remove these buttons before laundering
@@Bansheevin Thanks for explaining.
My direct line ancestor was a Draper in 16th Century France.
Hay I was there
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This is probably an easy question to answer, but would these be appropriate for a 19th century context, more specifically: the American Civil War?
Are you going to be at chase farm oct 19
I am planning on it, yes!
That’s going to be my first battle I’m with the American 2nd New Hampshire’s
Have you made buttons out of horsehair
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Did they steal the buttons all at once or did they steal them in small groups? Like how did they think they could steal 3420 buttons at once? Why would you steal buttons? I have several questions!
If you were to go to a Tailors shop they would be there for purchase, probably in a wooden box. The reason for stealing is just as it is today. Most likely selling on to someone else for profit. Cloth was expensive in the 18th Century and bolts of cloth, wearing apparel were stolen quite often. One reason for embroidered Initials of the owners name on clothing.
Idk if you remember but I was the Continental light infantry from chase farm that approached you, I was wondering if you had a Instagram
It was great meeting you! But no I'm afraid I do not. I do have a FB page if you'd like to contact me there- details on the description!
I can’t Oppen it at the moment, but I was wondering if you know any methods to alter the color of my dark blue coat. You see, I’m with the 2nd New Hampshire’s and there colors are sky blue with red facings, so I want to try and lighten the blue
I sent you a message, I don’t know if it actually sent.
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Are you British in real life?