Elevate Your Upholstery with Snap Together Fabric Covered Buttons:
Looking for a fast, reliable way to add custom details to your next interior design or upholstery project? Our snap together buttons offer the ultimate no sew solution for creating beautiful fabric covered buttons, entirely eliminating the need for bulky presses or hand tools. Whether you are a professional upholsterer restoring a vintage sofa or a dedicated DIY crafter adding finishing touches to custom home decor, these premium button forms save hours of labor while guaranteeing a flawlessly tight fit every time.
Exceptional Features and Time Saving Benefits:
We know efficiency matters in professional workrooms and home studios alike. That is why our products are designed to streamline your workflow.
- Zero Tools Required: As the name suggests, these button forms securely snap into place using only the pressure of your hands.
- Secure Fabric Gripping Teeth: The interior of the button shell is lined with strong metal teeth. Once you fold your chosen material inward and snap the back plate on, these teeth grip the fabric firmly. This guarantees the material will not pull out or loosen over time.
- Premium Grade Materials: Manufactured from high quality nickel plated brass, our button shells are rust resistant and engineered for durability.
- Fully Washable and Dry Cleanable: Unlike cheaper alternatives that bleed rust stains, our finished buttons can safely go through standard washing machines or commercial dry cleaning processes.
- The Ultimate Crafter Secret: You do not need to waste time cutting perfect circles! Simply cut your fabric into rough squares. The excess material neatly tucks into the shell cavity for a smooth finish.
Endless Applications for Creative Projects:
Custom covered buttons take any sewing or upholstery project from basic to bespoke. Utilize our extensive range of sizes to create stunning visual effects on throw pillows, bench cushions, and deeply tufted headboards. They are also incredibly popular among drapery workrooms for crafting elegant window top treatments, curtain holdbacks, and classic quilt tufting. If you are beginning a new seating project, we highly recommend exploring our premium Upholstery Foam to build a solid foundation for your tufting work.
A Comprehensive Range of Sizes for Every Need:
No matter the scale of your design, we have the exact dimensions you need. We proudly carry all standard and specialty sizes, including 9/16", 3/4", 7/8", 1-1/8", 1-1/2", 1-7/8", and 2-1/2". For precision cutting of your fabrics to fit these forms, check out our professional grade Scissors & Shears to ensure clean edges. If your specific project requires traditional wire eye methods instead, we also carry a massive selection of C.S. Osborne Buttons.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1. How exactly do you assemble and cover a snap together button with fabric?
The entire process takes just a few seconds. Cut a small square of your chosen fabric. Center the fabric over the top dome, wrap it tightly around the curved edges, and tuck the extra material inside the hollow shell. Press the back plate into the shell until you feel it snap securely. The internal metal teeth automatically lock the fabric tightly into place.
2. What type of upholstery fabric works best for snap buttons?
Lightweight to medium weight materials like cottons, linens, and standard woven upholstery fabrics work beautifully. Very thick textiles, such as heavyweight velvet or leather, might be too dense to allow the back plate to snap securely shut. If you are attaching them to a cushion, make sure to use a high tensile Sewing Thread to pull them deeply into the foam.
3. Can these custom buttons be washed or dry cleaned safely?
Absolutely. Because they are constructed entirely from premium nickel plated brass, they are highly resistant to rust. You can safely run your finished slipcovers or decorative items through the washing machine or take them to a professional dry cleaner without worrying about the internal hardware deteriorating or staining your textiles.
4. Are snap together button forms reusable if I make a mistake?
Once the front and back pieces are snapped firmly together with fabric caught in the internal teeth, they form a highly secure, permanent closure. Attempting to pry them apart can bend the delicate internal teeth or warp the brass shell. It is highly recommended to view them as a single use application and double check your fabric placement before pressing the plate in.
5. How do I choose the right size button for my specific home decor project?
Our smallest sizes like 9/16", 3/4", and 7/8" are ideal for delicate quilts, apparel accents, or small throw pillows. Mid range sizes like 1-1/8" and 1-1/2" are the standard for sofa cushions and tufted dining chairs. The extra large 1-7/8" and 2-1/2" sizes make excellent statement pieces for drapery holdbacks, tufted headboards, and dramatic window top treatments.
