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  Links which may be useful in making buttons: Dorset Buttons http://www.britishbuttonsociety.org/20070401DorsetButtons.htm http://www.craftstylish.com/item/42688/how-to-make-dorset-buttons http://www.mandacrafts.co.uk/Links.html for Dorset and Yorkshire buttons www.willofyre.com/buttons2.pdf forTurkish and Persian buttons Polymer clay [Fimo] http://www.craftstylish.com/item/42722/make-your-own-buttons-from-polymer-clay http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/making-polymer-clay-buttons-for-sewing-knitting-scrapbooking/8336/ Chinese Knot http://www.ehow.com/how_5025415_tie-chinese-knot-button.html Wooden buttons http://www.ehow.com/how_2294080_make-wood-buttons-from-tree.html http://www.ehow.com/how_4524283_make-wooden-buttons.html Leather Buttons http://www.ehow.com/how_6747635_make-leather-buttons.html Using templates http://www.georgiaseitz.com/2007/brigittenbuttons.html creative buttons http://www.disswoolandcrafts.com/acatalog/Shell_Buttons.html Felted wool http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_6969967_make-felted-wool-buttons.html http://www.stickypawsfelting.co.uk/wordpress/?p=73 and other types of button Button…

  Mock Rib Neckband Decide the shape of neckline, using a template, mark around it. With an overlocker, on a narrow width setting and matching thread cut away the surplus. OR use a Sewing machine Use a jersey needle. Choose a stretch stitch and matching thread. Stitch then cut away surplus with scissors the correct side of the…