Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Covered Buckle Kits

Did you all see Casey's fab belt tutorial yesterday? It's just the kind of thing I've been meaning to post about for ages! Just a quick tip from me on the topic today: kits to cover your own buckle can be hard to find, and I know a lot of sewists resort to buying vintage kits when they can. But I recently found a company that manufactures these kits and sells them online! The company is Maxant, and they have buckles in a wide array of shapes and sizes. I love the circle and oval shapes, and they've got your basic rectangle and square buckles too. You can also buy their kits (in quantities of 3) on Create for Less.

I figure if all we vintage-loving ladies support them, Maxant will hopefully stay in business for many years to come. Go forth and make belts!

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  1. Gorgeous ThingsMarch 16, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Another fabulous source (though not DIY) for covered belts, buttons and buckles is Pat's Custom Buttons in Lodi, CA. She doesn't have a website, but she does AMAZING work, quickly and at reasonable cost. You can call for a catalogue. Here's her contact info:

    Pat's Custom Buttons
    537 York Street
    Lodi, CA 95240-5233
    (209) 369-5410

    NAYY,just a VERY happy customer.

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  2. SheriMarch 16, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Thanks for the information, Gertie! :)

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  3. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    This makes life so much easier! I've found a few on ebay, but often because of the age the adhesive template has dried so things can get a little messy trying to glue the fabric upon the belt. Awesome!

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  4. BriMarch 16, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Been looking for these for ages! Thank you for the links!

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  5. Jen OMarch 16, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Great resource! This is good to know about.
    and Gorgeous Things--wow, I didn't know anyone was doing covered buttons and belts (Yea!)

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  6. Toby WollinMarch 16, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Did you see the cover your own button sets? They even make the ones with the metal rings on the outer edge! I've been looking for something other than the standard curved top cover your own buttons for ages.

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  7. Sewing GeekMarch 16, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    oh WOW, I have been looking for a buckle and a covered buckle kit is even better, thank you thank you!

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  8. motorharpMarch 16, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Thankyouthankyouthankyou for posting this!

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  9. BrendaMarch 16, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Thanks, Gertie! I went to the Maxant site. Did you know that they also sell all kinds of blanks for covered earrings!! Yes, now we can coordinate our ears too. How fun.

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  10. LaurenMarch 16, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Thanks for the great resource! YAY! I've been searching out vintage ones up until now!

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  11. SunniMarch 16, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I wanted to add the kits from Create for Less are only for the buckles. You can buy the actual belt and buckle kit (which includes the belt backing and eyelets) on Maxant's website. I am actually in the process of (hopefully) carrying the kits in my Etsy shop from these very people! I too hope that we can all generate the love for Maxant's products because they are the only really good supplier of these kits left from what I've been able to find. Cheers to belt and buckle madness!!! Yay!

    xoxo,
    Sunni

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  12. puuMarch 16, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    have to second gorgeous things on Pat's. i just had a fantastic experience there--200 buttons and 3 belts, got it back in a week, about $200 for the whole shebang. VERY happy customer indeed!

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  13. päiviMarch 16, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    What a useful link - especially for someone like me living in a small country where people apparently do not sew belts at all... Thanks for this and for your amazing blog!

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  14. Caroline C.March 16, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Thank you Gertie! I adore fabric covered belts so it's great to find out about resources. And yes, let's make sure Maxant stays in business!

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  15. ThirtiesLadyMarch 16, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Thank you so much for this information! I've been looking for a source for covered buckle kits for ages. Up 'til now I've had to rely on buying vintage. This is awesome!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Thanks for the source. I have a few dresses that needs belts. Belts are such a great way to create a feminine silhouette.

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  17. frk.bustadMarch 17, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    That's great! I've bought some from an e-bay seller, and some vintage, but it's always great to know another source! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. LoganMarch 18, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    That is some great information. You are right those types of items use to be really hard to find. Thanks for the great tips.

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  19. angie.aMarch 21, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Yup. Same link I left on Casey's belt tutorial as soon as she posted it. Great resource and we should all support them!

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  20. JohanPetterFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    Thanks... Gertie when you told us about the company named Maxant who manufacturing the kit for covered belts buckles, since then by using this kit my work will become so easier and i will provide dresses to my customer on time. Again thanks for your valuable information.

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Thanks for your comments; I read each and every one! xo Gertie

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