How to make fabric ball buttons - 3 ways! Simple medieval buttons - or perfect for a bridal gown

This short video shows three different ways to make simple fabric ball buttons. I’ve been asked a few times to make this video, so I hope that it helps! These buttons are of course perfect for a tight fitting medieval sleeve or a simple doublet, but they can be brought right up to date and used on bridal gowns for a perfect accent. They are also terrific to use as mould themselves - inside a Yorkshire button or knot, or decorated with embroidery and embellishments. 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Self Stuffed 09:00 - Using thick fabric 15:15 - Turned hem (for fine fabrics) The tool that I am using to create my circles is one of our Button Template Tools, available as a pack on our website at