Mastering The Iconic Swanston Dorset Button - A Beautiful Spiral Pattern

Mastering The Iconic Swanston Dorset Button - A Beautiful Spiral Pattern


This video is a special request showing you how to work the Swanston Dorset button. This beautiful button was designed by Marion Howitt in 1985, and has been a favourite of every button maker ever since. 


I've decided to work this on a really large ring in the hopes that everyone can see how to make this. Working small, this design can be confusing; it's not as hard as it seems, but it does need concentration.


Did you know that we have a huge range of rings suitable for Dorset buttons? You'll find them here -

https://www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk/buttons/button-moulds/rings 


You might find the following video helpful too - 

Adding Thread & Changing Colours -

https://youtu.be/QZvtpjZcI-s