In this short video, Jane shows how to use the Sukie Button Factory to make fabric-covered buttons (also known as badges). The kit comes with a sheet of fabric and 25 metal snap-together buttons.

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jackruby1123

Meh, This is basically a lame version of a Badge-a-minit http://www.badgeaminit.com/ which is basically the gold standard for making a good button. Every underground band, charitable golf outing, and arts and crafts teacher for the past 50 years has been rocking it and its much more versatile and quicker. I might be a little biased, though, because the company is based one town over from me and the local music scene around here has a lot to thank them for. They are a genuinely good small company.

Button making kit for kids

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