“Hand crafted gifts in new and recycled fabrics, embellished with hand embroidery, applique and buttons. ”
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I’m Sharon, also known as The Old Button. I live in South Wales with my fantastic husband and a black and white cat called Felix. Not very original I know, but that was his name before we adopted him, and he certainly looks like his namesake Now retired from the NHS and with my grown up kids having flown the nest, my “me” time is sewing and designing – I used to make stage costumes – and gardening.
The name, The Old Button ( Y Hen Botwm in Welsh), is inspired by a box of old buttons my grandmother gave me when I started making my own clothes as a child. I have sewn as long as I can remember - tackling anything from wedding dresses, to making over 300 cistumes in one season.
Through The Old Button I design and make an eclectic mix of hand crafted items for children and the home, using both new and recycled fabrics embellished with hand embroidery, applique and buttons.Although I really like working with vintage materials, I especially love combining traditional techniques such as patchwork, applique and hand embroidery with modern contemporary prints and vibrant wool felt.
I want to encourage people to start sewing and have recently started a range of sew it yourself kits. I am hoping to expand these, and offer patterns and kits for my children's play scenes, as well as other applique projects including my wall art pictures and my Christmas Stockings.
Reviewed by Anne - Cornish Craftwork Basketry and Alan Thomas Photography
Beautiful and exciting stash of fabrics, threads, buttons etc all perfectly packed. Looking forward to playing. Sarah was really helpful over a technical payment issue but we got there in the end. I would definitely recommend
Reviewed by Jacqueline
So delightful. 2 orders from The Old Button and they're like a special and magical glimpse back into my past through original, vintage prints, materials, Welsh bedspread, buttons and so much more. Things your Nanna would have kept. Thank you with much glee! Highly recommended. x
Reviewed by BTam
The coasters are beautiful and the quality is excellent.
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