Making cufflinks from buttons July 11, 2006
I picked up a clever little piece of hardware at M and J Trimming on 6th Ave in Manhattan recently. Just a small connector for shank buttons, it makes it possible to convert your buttons into cufflinks without tears.
I used covered buttons for mine, big as dinner plates (45 Ligne!), for a retro 40’s feel on a 3/4 sleeve with a turn back cuff.
I tried to find a link to the item at M and J, but its not listed on their website. It is available in the store - see the ‘button department’ on the wall by the buckles.
Oooh, I need some of those! I can’t wait to see the blouse or jacket that you are using these cufflinks on!
Oh, just what I need - really! I have been wanting to make some button links, and this little notion will make that a whole lot easier. I’ll have to stop at M&J when I’m in NY next!
That is a neat notion Georgene, thanks for sharing. I hope to see your sleeves with he turn back cuff too.
Well! That’s “slick as a button on a shirt!”
Hmm, the shape of these links look really similar to the “chain by the inch” that Home Depot sells. I wonder…?