the covered button, in the style of ken burns

 

 

there is a step by step tutorial here if you are looking for bigger pictures and some written explanation... the link can also be found in my side bar - over there, to the right.

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Comments

[dawn]

I laughed, I cried... two thumbs up! The music is perfect, cinematography superb.

[Leah Adams]

What nice cuticles you have!

Is that all there is to it? I bought a fabric button "kit" and it came with two pieces for connecting the bits, but I couldn't get them to stay. Now I see exactly how much fabric can fit in there; I'm going to try it again!

[Michelle]

You are so funny. Well done, Steph.

[Stacia]

That was wonderful! And the music made me laugh!

[annie]

indeed, a great tutorial- but I think that your real talent lies in cinematoghaphical emulation... would you consider doing another tutorial in the style of Quentin Tarantino? ;)

2 thumbs up!

[string*THEORY]

awesome!! siskel & ebert would aggree on this one.

[Simmy]

Steph,

You've surpassed yourself, girl. What a thing to wake up to this morning. I love it - it's wonderful. You really are a dark horse. What other talents have you got up your sleeve? BTW loved the way you did it with the music too - WOW.

love
Simmy

[myra]

Sweeeeet! Ha! I loved it.

[mrspilkington]

I must get this on DVD. Funny, wonderful tutorial -- thank you!

[mj]

great movie! so funny.

[Cindy]

THANK YOU! That was great!

[futuregirl]

So fun! I love it. :)

[Sarah]

I've never seen that style of covered button before. I've also never thought to pad them. Thanks for the instructions!

[cruststation]

I love this Steph, that's some fabulous editing (it must have taken you ages)! Thank you for sharing.

[kristin]

you rock!!

[Shelagh]

Awesome!!! thank you...

[Tricia]

very nice tutorial, thanks!
lovely music!

[Marisa]

Where do you get your metal parts for the buttons and what brand? I want to make sure I start out right, just like you!!

[Sonya]

Oh! Yes! I was smiling all the way through that! I LOVED IT! I think you have revolutionized the tutorial world with your cinephile ways. You are amazing! An auteur who can really wield a gluestick.

[Amy]

I just did a covered button tutorial as well..for the feeling stitchy blog. I cover my buttons with needle and thread. The button kit sure does leave a nice finish on the back though, love your buttons!

[bitter Betty]

That is so great. I Love making videos!!!! I love watching yours!!!

[Jen]

Oh, bravo! I haven't been able to watch the video yet, but the still-shot version is fab! You're so clever. How on earth did you manage to get those perfectly steady shots of your own two hands? Wait, those were your hands, weren't they?

[claudia marchan]

i love it!

[TICA]

I will never look at a button the same way again. Such a time consuming detail, and then there is the stiching of the number!
Your tutorial is wonderful, but I'll need your hands too please.

[Anne M.]

I don't know if I should thank you for such a impressive and cool tutorial or run after you with a stick. Do you know the kind of pressure you put on us girl'!!???! ;-P

Have a great weekend!

[Rachael Ramos]

Oh! The GLUE! What a fantastic idea! And the batting to pad! Oh, oh, oh - you clever, clever girl!
Thank you so much. I can hardly finish this as I run to my work "area" to do one right no.....

[Jodie]

That was SO MUCH MORE than a covered button tutorial.

[Paula]

Move over Ken Burns, I smell an award in the wind !!!!!

This was fun !!

[zoesquid]

Thanks for a great tutorial. I love your blog. Ive just started mine and would like to add you to my faves if thats ok?
Kind regards
zoesquid

[Vanessa V]

The music made me well up and want to cry??? Like a happy romantic comedy?? toooo sweet!!! (ps, love the bigger font)

[Lynn in Tucson]

What a classy pitch for Whip Up. Nice.

[Kerry]

This is so beautiful! Can I ask what the piece of music is? You are so clever. thanks for the inspiration. take care, Kerry.

[meg]

oh, very nicely done!