Crafty Sew & So
Crafty Sewing Camp 2024- Dorset Button Making Workshop
£25.00
When: Saturday Afternoon 2-4pm
Where: The Sports Hall
This is a workshop which will be happening as part of a Crafty Sewing Camp.
Please do not purchase a ticket to this workshop if you are not attending camp
What you get with this workshop:
- A booklet to take home with colour pictures and step by step instructions
- Supplies to make three Dorset Buttons
- Instruction and practical assistance in making a Dorset Cartwheel button
Book into this workshop to discover the historical craft of Dorset Button making. Dating back to the early 1400's, Dorset buttons are made of thread, yarn, and fabric - and are easily customisable to blend in or stand out on your garments! This is the perfect craft to compliment dressmaking, and is ideal for taking on train, planes, and holidays because of it's small size and limited equipment.
About the instructor:
Abi learned this heritage craft from Anna McDowell, who wrote the booklet you'll be given in this workshop. She started making these buttons as her washing machine kept eating plastic buttons - and these buttons are much more flexible. After making a few, she was hooked!
(This workshop is only for attendees of Crafty Sewing Camp. If you haven't yet got your ticket, please book in here!)
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