Goodness, the Jeans project (well, my “muslin” at least) is almost complete!
Today we’ll look at getting the buttons and rivets installed.
Early on while making the jeans, I decided to skip the pattern instructions to bartack the pocket openings, in favor of rivets – to try to look more like the “famous maker” jeans we’re all familiar with. Plus, installing the rivets is something new to learn.
Tutorials
I found some some excellent tutorials on the internet to help me install my rivets.
- BrianSews! has a three-part YouTube video tutorial which shows how to install the rivets as well the “tack button” which closes the waistband.
- TaylorTailor also has a nice rivets tutorial. Be sure to check out the comments in this article for more tips and troubleshooting suggestions. It’s worth noting Taylor runs a small supply shop from his website that sells supplies for jeans making, including professional-quality rivets.
Supplies
Based on the recommendation in the BrianSews video, I ordered a batch of copper rivets and matching tack buttons from Grommet Mart.
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