buttons

[Julie]

I am wondering about buttons for underpinnings, chemise, petti, etc. DO I need to stick with a certain size button, or is anything period accurate ok for underpinnings? Thanks! Julie

[Ms. Jean]

Disclaimer: I am an Expert Soccer Mom.

IIRC, the most available correct buttons for underpinnings are mother-of-pearl, smaller than 1/2".

http://thesewingacademy.org/index.php?topic=7531.0

http://thesewingacademy.org/index.php?topic=134.0

Hope this helps!

Jean
Route 66

[Julie]

Thank you!

[Mother Dean]

How well do m.o.p. buttons hold up in the wash?

[Dana Repp]

They do fine but if you're laundering frequently they aren't as strong as china. I use a gentle cycle and haven't had a problem.

[Mother Dean]

Wonderful.  I'll have to try some on my next set of underpinnings. 

[rrbeers]

Etsy can be a good place to pick up china buttons (if you don't have a local antique dealer that carries CHEAP vintage buttons, like I have  ).

Here's a few listings that came up when I searched "china button":

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68184306/vintage-china-buttons?ref=sr_gallery_21&ga_search_query=china+button&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88743295/old-white-china-buttons-vb194?ref=sr_gallery_31&ga_search_query=china+button&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

http://www.etsy.com/listing/58645099/15-vintage-cream-colored-china-buttons4?ref=sr_gallery_23&ga_search_query=china+button&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98887579/antique-vintage-china-glass-buttons-30?ref=sr_gallery_39&ga_search_query=china+button&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all

[Julie]

Thanks, I will have to try Etsy too. I bought my first set, but was afraid they might be too small, but I guess that is what they are supposed to be afterall.  I still have them, just saving them for some upcomig project. Guess this can be that project! Julie

[Kendle L.]

I bought the white china 3/8 buttons from Abraham's Lady for undergarments. When I first got them I didn't think they would hold up. The idea of big button=strong hold and small button=no strength is something that will go away eventually. The buttons hold up petticoats very nicely!

http://www.abrahamslady.com/buttons.html

[Julie]

Kendle, we must have the same buttons. I bought them there too on our last trip there. Julie