Before you start to make button shoes, make sure you have these two pliers:
The first one makes the holes (I don’t think that you can’t make it by a knife and a hole punch, but perfectionism.. you know what I mean)
Yes, it is adjustable to be precise..
The other one is responsible for setting the buttons. Buttons has to be attached very securely, as the will get a lot of stress – the way we attach a normal button to a normal dress is not good, just not strong enough.
That was for today, or maybe a little teaser from the next tutorial..
wow great stuff
I like shoes. It makes me happy .
This looks like a beautiful button boot – well done!
Nice advice and pictures.
How old are those tools you are using and have they been passed down?
Don’t tell me they are new???
What kind of brads are you using with the tool?
I stumbled across one of these tools and buttons and purchased them an a bit of a lark as it looked cool. But I have wanted for some time to create a pair of shoes with buttoned spats. This tutorial was a huge help in pushing me forward. THANKS!
Hi,
I am spanish studient of desig. I need know where i can buy wooden shoe last for high heel. I haven´t got idea where shell this object.
Thanks and sorry for my english.
I really like this tutorial!
First read it a year ago and i have purchased both pliers on ebay since 🙂
Could you please tell me where i can buy those buttons or under what name i can find them on the internet?
When i google “botton pliers shoes” or something like that i can’t find the right buttons and attachements.
Thank you a lot!!
F. Manuel – constant diligence and searching via Google will be your friend. Often times I find these with the words “brad button”, “glove buttons”, “shoe buttons”. I tend to have best luck on Etsy.com of all places. Many crafters use these older buttons for crafts and make them difficult at times to find. In fact I just looked on eBay using “button shoe” and found a large number of responses.
I have also reached out to a few antique dealer in my area and told them what I am looking to find. I get occasional calls and pay less than eBay + Shipping to get what I want/need.
Best of luck!