Kid's Flower Button Pins

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By Jen Goode
Here's the perfect fun project to do with the kids using scraps fo fabric, old jeans and newspaper.

Step 1:

To dye Fabric, Paper & Cotton Thread

Tip: I used the same dye bath to do all my fabric, paper and thread dying. I have enough bowls to do them all at once; however you can use the same bowl to dye each color separately.

1. Cover picnic table or work surface with a plastic table cover.

2. Shake all dye bottles before measuring dye. I used Tangerine, Purple, Aquamarine, Fuchsia and Sunshine Orange. Wearing rubber gloves, measure and mix 3 Tablespoons one color dye with 1 cup hot water (140° F); stir well. Pour dye into plastic bowl. Note: If water is not hot enough, heat water in the microwave for 2 minutes.

3. Immerse scraps of fabric, paper and embroidery thread into dye solution; gently stir. Let set for 2 – 5 minutes until desired color is achieved. Remove items and rinse under cool water until water runs clear. Note: When dying paper, make sure to gently rinse to avoid tearing wet paper. Dry on paper towels.

4. Wash fabric scraps and thread in warm soapy water, rinse and dry flat.

5. Repeat process for each color.

Step 2:

To Dye Buttons

For best dyeing results, make sure you use nylon, flat/non-gloss buttons.

1. Wearing rubber gloves, measure and mix 3 Tablespoons dye with ½ cup very hot water in plastic bowl. Immerse buttons in dye mixture and let set for 5 – 15 minutes, until desired color is achieved. Note: If water is not hot enough, heat some water in the microwave or in a tea kettle.

2. Rinse buttons in cool water. Then wash in hot soapy water, rinse and dry on paper towels.

3. Repeat process for each color.

Step 3:

To Make Button Pins

1. Cut out any shapes you’d like to use from fabric and paper.

Step 4:

To create more dimension with paper flowers, fold each petal over onto itself and crease.

Step 5:

2. Pull threads around fabric squares to create a frayed look, if desired.

3. Layer several pieces of fabric together. Using dyed cotton thread, hand stitch layers of fabric together with a long running stitch.

4. Stitch buttons and paper flowers to fabric through all layers.

Step 6:

5. Using a spare piece of fabric, glue pin back on the reverse side of the finished flower pin. Let dry.

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Details

Category:Odds and Ends

Origin:The Rit Team

Difficulty:Easy

Techniques:Sink or Bucket

Inspirations
JGoode Designs

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Materials Used

Rit Liquid Dye
Fabric Scraps
Old Book Pages
White CottonEmbroidery Thread
White Nylon Buttons
Pin Backs
Fabric Glue
Sewing Needle & Scissors
Measuring Cup & Spoons
5 Plastic 2-Cup Bowls
Stirring Spoon
Rubber Gloves
Plastic Wrap
Paper Towels
Plastic Table Cover

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