My button box is spread across two smallish boxes because it's easier to find a suitable button from a smallish pile than from a large one. Only problem is that all the button are jumbled up, so matching buttons can be in both boxes.
I keep a few beautiful Victorian buttons which belonged to my grandmother in my "box of treasures". That contains things like an invitation to my wedding, a silk embroidered postcard that my maternal grandfather sent my grandmother from France during the first world war, the menu from the first formal dinner I attended, and so on. The last time I needed a button was when the clasp on my favourite handbag (purse) broke. It couldn't be mended or replaced, so I plaited some thin round black elastic to make a firm but stretchy loop for the flap. Then I sewed a suitable shanked button to the body of the bag, with another behind it, inside, so that the stitches didn't pull through the leather. It's now still useable with a very firm closure. Lynn, it's never too late to start a button box. Just cut the buttons off any garment before you throw it out or use it for a duster. Jean in Poole To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
