Dorset Buttons are really easy to make. Being from Dorset they just sort of come naturally to me. Think it is genetic!
Historically Buttons were very important to people in Dorset, and for a time it was an important cottage industry. However with the advent of the industrial revolution it was possible to make buttons quickly and more cheaply than the artisan made buttons. People no longer wanted Dorset Buttons and the industry died. As it died many people fell into povety. It is actually a sad story. More can be read about it at this local history website.
They are fun to do and do make nice buttons for crochet and knitted work when looking for something different.
I've written instructions on how to make Dorset Buttons on 10,000 Great Ideas.
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