Burda Style For people who sew

scraps of fabric can be used to embelish garments in an inepensive way. here is one example known as potli buttons.potli in india means a bundle, something which is wraped using fabric. these kind of buttons can be made using the same fabric as that of the garment or with a contrasting or complementing color. you can add them at necklines, on the edges of a yoke or on the edge of the sleeves.hope you try them out.

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  Aug 22, 2009, 07.31 AMby sarsaparilla

  I love these! I have some very old potlis in my button box, but I think I will make some new ones now =)
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  Jul 23, 2009, 06.58 AMby rebellious

  RUK thanks for all the fun indian how tos. I would really love a how to on a blouse or choli. thanks so much
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  Jun 16, 2009, 08.15 PMby kdevanson

  i just love seeing something new. this is the first time i’ve seen a potli. i’ll definitely be trying this. Do they distor when you wash the garment?
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  Jun 12, 2009, 08.23 AMby florba1

  they are so cute, i was going to go and buy some buttons today to finish of a dress but think i will make some potlis instead! thanks :)
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  Jun 10, 2009, 11.03 AMby minkeymonkey

  What a great idea! Thank you for sharing. The little potlis are adorable, like little ghosties!
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  Jun 9, 2009, 01.30 AMby lybu

  thank you. I loove this
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  Jun 7, 2009, 09.45 AMby fairytale-thirteen

  HI RUK – I LOVE THIS HOW TO – THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHARE – HAPPY SEWING B0)
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  Jun 7, 2009, 05.56 AMby sewella

  My grandma had a dress with the potlis!!! I just remembered it when I saw your how-to. Great idea! Thank you for the how-to!! (I already have a project in mind with the potlis :) )