Skull Buttons with a rear shank for fixing. Made from plated plastic (ABS), so they look and feel like metal but lighweight. Silver Chrome finish.

Available in two sizes only –

• 12.5mm. The width of the button is approximately 9mm and the depth (excluding the shank) is 4mm.
• 18mm. The width of the button is approximately 13mm and the depth (excluding the shank) is 6mm.

These skull buttons are ideal for costumes, jackets, waiscoats and knitwear but are suitable for all sewing and knitting projects.

The colour has been described as “ Silver” but the color of the buttons may be slightly different from the pictures shown. Caused by many factors such as brightness of your monitor and light brightness.

Shank buttons have a hollow protrusion on the back through which thread is sewn through to attach the button to the cloth.

Helpful Tips

For button size, please measure the outer largest diameter from one edge of the button across to the other. For domed buttons it is easier to measure across the back of the button.

Buttons fall off easily. But they’re just as easy to put back on. If, that is, you know how

We have a useful tutorial which shows how to sew a shank button