These are flat buttons with 2 small holes punched in the middle. They are most commonly disc-shaped, but you can also find square, flower, heart, triangle, or other shapes. 2- hole flat buttons come in a wide variety of sizes as well as materials, including horn, metal, plastic, wooden, mother of pearl / shell, corozo, coconut, and more. They are sewn onto the fabric by going back and front through the 2 holes, you can check out out in-depth article for a tutorial on how to sew them by hand or by machine.
Uses:
- Light to medium weight fabrics
- Shirts, tops, blouses
- Skirts, dresses
- Trousers
- Jackets and coats (with the addition of a thread shank)
- Pillowcases and bedding
- Children’s clothes