"Cute as a Button"

When appraising the quality of apparel, we most often assess the fit, the feel of the fabric, the quality of the stitching. One element that is often taken for granted however, are the buttons. It appears that most apparel buyers have accepted the common practice of using generic, low value buttons, often inexpensive plastic, faux pearl or faux oyster, often white or neutral in color. And how often are we frustrated to find that upon return from the dry cleaners, these inexpensive buttons have broken?

 

Fluffle House Design takes special care in selecting the best button options for each article being produced. Sarah has a huge collection of vintage buttons she has curated over the years from estate sales, antique and vintage shops and many passed down from within the family. Buttons often tell tales of their past, whether in the design, the material used to craft the button or the history of the button manufacturer’s legacy.

 

High quality buttons are just another of the finishing options that distinguish Fluffle House Designs from big box store offerings. One of the last steps in the creation of one of the stunning articles of clothing is the addition of buttons to the design. Sarah deliberates carefully on this selection, considering size, color, shape, material of construction and style before fashioning the button holes and then affixing the curated buttons for the piece. And in the event, there isn’t the perfect button for the article being worked on, we search our network to find the perfect button. We’ve found superior suppliers in France, in England and around this country that enhance the overall design profile.

 

Such attention to detail is another of the many value considerations instilled in the creation of one of these premium designs. The time and energy and passion expended is all part of process. This is what infuses these beautiful pieces with an extra layer of richness. Sarah’s investment of her passion and creative energy, along with there affection for the materials used, makes each piece unique, as though a work of art appealing to each of our patrons!