At various places and times it has been known by many names, including fancy darning, coptic embroidery, skakkaglit, smøyg, nyzynka, sashiko and kogi

Flat circle button moulds for passementerie button making - perfect for a variety of button styles, including thread wrapped and fabric covered varie

Ring button moulds made of lightweight aluminium with a flat profile. This is the type of mould most often used by modern zwirnknopfe button makers in

This Christmas project pack contains a variety of lace patterns with a seasonal theme - Christmas trees, candlestick, snowflakes - even a reindeer! T

The most decorative tassels use wooden forms (moulds), which can be difficult to find. This tends to mean that many do not take up the craft. Now, usi

Scalloped ring button moulds Pack of 4 - 2 large, 2 small 35mm & 20mm Designed and manufactured by Gina-B Silkworks using bio-plastic. Perfec

Tools to hold button moulds when wrapping or working decorative needlework such a grappé This pair of hand turned button tools has been specially de

Rings suitable for passementerie buttons - in particular Dorset and continental thread buttons. This ring has a thin profile to give a more tradition

Flat 8 pointed star button moulds for passementerie button making. These buttons can be wrapped using thread button techniques or covered with fabric

This lovely mercerised perle (pearl/perl) cotton thread from Presencia is a pleasure to work with. It is perfect for buttons, braids and tassels, weav

This lovely mercerised perle (pearl/perl) cotton thread from Presencia is a pleasure to work with. It is perfect for buttons, braids and tassels, weav

This super-fine gimp cord has been hand made exclusively for Gina-B Silkworks, using traditional passementerie techniques.  We have commissioned a r

Flat circle button moulds for passementerie button making. This stacked set consists of three moulds per set - a base, a small small ring, and a smal

Rings suitable for passementerie buttons - in particular Dorset and continental thread buttons. They can also be used to layer buttons and for croche

This lovely mercerised perle (pearl/perl) cotton thread from Presencia is a pleasure to work with. It is perfect for buttons, braids and tassels, weav

Embroidery has long been the easiest way of embellishing buttons to create fastenings that are a perfect match for the garment. From the very simple s

Quality viscose soutache (Russia) braid, suitable for a wide range of passementerie projects. This braid is very flexible and has a soft sheen, while

This booklet is designed to accompany the techniques for creating decorative frog fastenings and other passementerie 'fancies' (such as braided and be

  Plushwork is a form of embroidery where straight stitches are made over a form and then cut, creating a lovely surface that mimics velvet (or "plu

This lovely mercerised perle (pearl/perl) cotton thread from Presencia is a pleasure to work with. It is perfect for buttons, braids and tassels, weav