Penguin buttons with a rear shank for fixing. Made from a non-ferrous (lighweight alloy) metal with a thin profile – depth approx. 1mm.

Available in one size only – 12mm (x 10mm) and 3 colours – Antique Brass, Antique Silver and Gold

From the pictures shown the color of the button may be slightly different. How color shows up on your screen can be affected by many factors including the age of your monitor as well as the type of graphics card being used.

These penguin buttons are ideal for shirts, blouses, tops, and costumes but are also suitable for all sewing, knitting and craft projects.

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

We sell a range of related buttons for a Lamb, Monkey and Dog.

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.

Sewing buttons is very easy once you get the hang of it. It’s a very useful skill to possess, as buttons do fall off.

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