Pearl Button Primer Course
This course offers a zippered patchwork pouch sewing project embellished with pearl buttons, a museum field trip and so much more! Watch the preview.
Find joy through the art of needle and thread.
If you've ever struggled with ideas to use your collection of vintage notions and treasures or your thrift shop finds—Vintage Modern Makers can help!
Do you love collecting buttons like I do and dream of all the possibilities to create with them? Are you overwhelmed by all the ideas online and the time it takes to find the right project? Let me help you!! This workshop will give you the project instructions and receive the video content to motivate you to open your button box and start creating. AND it's more than just tutorials. You will grow your knowledge and appreciation thru my history lesson, including a "field trip" to the National Pearl Button Museum in Muscatine, Iowa.
The course includes videos as well as PDF files to download and follow along. Here is what you can expect in this course:
- A zippered patchwork pouch sewing project with many options to stylize and construct including quilt blocks and vintage linens
- Interview with Jenny Allen featuring her art with pearl buttons
- History lesson on the pearl button with a tour of the National Pearl Button Museum in Muscatine, IA
- Charming articles and uplifting essays from the Woman's Institute
- Heirloom Art featuring pearl button card graphics
- A community within the Vintage Modern Makers platform to share your makes, your collection, and connect with others
Course Details
5 Total Video Lessons (total 101 minutes)
2 Sewing Project Video Tutorials
Video History Lesson and National Pearl Button Museum Tour
Artist Audio Interview with Video Gallery
5 Pages Printable PDF instructions with photos
2 Pages Heirloom Art (12 graphic button card images)
3 Inspirational Articles Including:
"The Spirit of Service" and "Enthusiasm for Dressmaking" both by Mary Brooks Picken; "Button, Button" by Edith M. Patch
BONUS Ebooks: Language of Fashion Dictionary and The ABC of Embroidery Stitches
Inspiration For Your Heart and Hands
History Lesson & Field Trip
Interview with Jenny Allen
Printable Art
Amy Barickman
Amy is a creative arts entrepreneur, author of Vintage Notions, and founder of the sewing pattern company Indygo Junction. With over 30 years of experience, she has collected and curated vintage textiles and art to inspire your modern makes. She is passionate about helping creatives find inspiration for handmade projects to make them easily and cultivate more joy in everyday living with needle and thread!
Hear From Our Community
Wonderful, exciting treasures. I love the project, and I must admit my very favorite was the amazing tour of the National Pearl Button Museum. So wonderful!
–Marcy M.
I have appreciated your work, Amy, for years! It seems like I have found the perfect group! For many years I have "rescued" doilies, pieces of embroidery and any kind of vintage handwork I see. I'm excited to be able to give them new life and let them exhibit their beauty in some way!
–Stephanie M.
An Extra Gift For You!
When you sign up for the Pearl Button Primer Course you'll also receive digital copies of the following foundational resources:
- The Language of Fashion : A Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress (170 pages)
- The ABC of Embroidery Stitches includes 24 practical stitches and borders. In this ebook you will find illustrations for quilting, smocking, applique techniques, and how to make a tassel. (21 pages)
A $30 value!
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We believe you’re investing in your creativity and want you to be 100% satisfied. We want you to love the courses you take here so we offer this risk-free guarantee. If you purchase a course and let us know within the first 30 days it’s not what you were expecting we’ll put you in another course (of equal or lesser value) for free.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are the courses live events?
No, these are self-study courses. When you purchase a course, it can be completed at your own pace. There is no pressure to complete the course in a specific amount of time. You will also have the ability to download the videos and PDFs which gives you lifetime access to the content.
How long will I have access to the course?
If you purchase a course, you will have lifetime access. This means you can watch the course as many times as you want, and access it at any time. You can download all videos and PDFs and save to your personal device. Please note that these materials (videos and PDFs) are copyrighted and are only for your personal use and are not allowed to be shared. When you purchase you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions.
Are the courses on AmyBarickman.com or a different site?
All of my courses will be delivered through the VintageModernMakers.com website. This is an independent platform that allows for all courses to be easily managed. If you do have an account on AmyBarickman.com you will need to create a separate account for VintageModernMakers.com.
How much will I need to spend on project supplies?
Our goal is to keep projects as affordable as possible. On average, you might expect to spend around $10–$25 on project supplies, but I encourage you to use fabric treasures from your own collection or thrift shop finds to upcycle.
Do I need to be tech-savvy?
The VintageModernMakers.com site will contain all the videos and downloads that come with your course. As long as you can navigate and log in to the site, you shouldn’t need any extra tech skills.
What if I purchase and decide the course isn't for me?
No need to worry! We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. We believe you’re investing in your creativity and want you to be 100% satisfied. We want you to love the courses you take here, so we offer this risk-free guarantee. If you purchase a course and let us know within the first 30 days it’s not what you expected, we’ll put you in another course (of equal or lesser value) for free.