Walking through a craft/fabric/sewing store can be a really inspiring experience. For those who are naturally creative, the possibilities are endless and each aisle is filled with possibilities and ideas. Where one person might see a stack of fabric and a pile of buttons on clearance, another person will see their design collection for next season or the building blocks of their future child's nursery. It's all about perspective and imagination. We love to see what customers create with our products and it is always interesting to see how differently designers will use the same product. With this idea in mind, we have decided to round up four project ideas, all using the same product - our Fun With Food - Carrot buttons from Buttons Galore. These cute and kitschy buttons are just the thing to breathe some festive flare into your upcoming fall projects.
DIY via New Dress A Day
The button-down denim dress is something of a closet staple. It's casual, comfortable and looks good with anything. It is also seasonless and can effortlessly transition from summer to fall. This simple DIY can only be improved by a feminine lace collar and quirky carrot buttons which are a playful nod to the colours of autumn.
Things You'll Need
- Fun With Food - Carrot Buttons
- Denim Fabric
- * Lace Fabric (this is an optional embellishment that we thought would enhance the dress. Feel free to play with this simple pattern!)
- Fabric Scissors
- Template Paper
- Hand Needle
- Machine (Jean) Needle
- Thread
If there is one skirt that should be in every woman's closet, it's the pencil skirt. Despite what some people may believe, the pencil skirt is not just for the office, or formal occasions. It can easily be dressed down with a t-shirt or cozy sweater. Plaid patches give is a fun, punky edge while the carrot buttons lend some festive charm (and make getting in and out of the skirt so much easier).
Things You'll Need
- Fun With Food - Carrot Buttons
- Linen Fabric (or any other woven fabric that you prefer. Tweed would look great too!).
- * Plaid Fabric (patches are optional)
- Machine Needle
- Thread
- Fabric Scissors
- Template Paper
- Hand Needle
DIY via Almost Makes Perfect
Protect your laptop in style with this sleek and easy-to-make case. This DIY is very simple, but we updated it with three cute little carrot buttons and a cord closure. You could recreate this style using any colour of leather, and any buttons you wanted (this would also look really cute in pink with these Cupcake Buttons). You could also easily turn this into a bag by adding a strap (leather cord would look really cute). This minimalist style is as pretty as it is practical.
Things You'll Need
- Fun With Food - Carrot Buttons
- Faux or Real Leather
- Awl (if you're using real leather)
- Nylon Thread
- Leather Needle
- Hobby Knife
- Rotary Cutter
- Thin Cord (for closure)
These cute, cartoon-like carrot buttons were practically made to be sewn onto a little one's outfit. A simple onesie or romper is made even more adorable with a touch of embroidery and these cute little buttons. They would also look great sewn onto a little dress or cardigan. The sky is the limit!
Things You'll Need
- Fun With Food - Carrot Buttons
- Jersey Fabric (any colour - we liked the pale green.)
- Embroidery Thread
- Embroidery Needle
- Marking Pen
- Hand Needle
- Machine Needle
- Thread
Do you have any thoughts, questions or feedback? We would love to hear from you! Chat with us in the comment section or send us a message at sales@njeffersonltd.com.
