Vintage Button Table Runner

This easy to make Vintage Button Table Runner is perfect for a tradition or vintage décor in your dining room. This Table Runner made with vintage buttons would also look great in a retro kitchen. If you love vintage crafts, then you have to try making this fun vintage button craft project!

Vintage Buttons are such a fun way to add color and design to any room. Group the Vintage Buttons together on this Table Runner to display a huge collection!

If you have tons of Vintage Buttons, then try making this simple Table Runner using them.

My favorite feature about this Table Runner made with Vintage Buttons is that you can really find a new and unique way to display your vintage buttons!

To Make a Vintage Buttons Table Runner You Will Need:

Vintage Buttons (Lots of them)

One Canvas Table Runner (or canvas material)

Needle

Thread

Scissors

Now, the first step is to measure how wide your Table Runner needs to be. I like to make this Vintage Button Table Runner at least 24 inches wide by 65 inches, so cut it out to be about 27 inches by 68 inches so you can sew a hem.

You could always buy a premade canvas Table Runner to save time.

So, sew down your rough edges on all four sides.

Now, start planning out the pattern you want to lay out your Vintage Buttons on the Table Runner.

You can start attaching them with your needle and thread.

I think it is important to mark out where each button will go so that you do not loose sight of the overall picture as you work along on each button.

You can create rows or lines of vintage buttons. You can make these lines vertical or horizontal. They could also be running diagonal across the vintage looking Table Runner.

Polka dots and swirls would also look great.

To really personalize this Table Runner try sewing tee vintage buttons on in your personal monogram or initials.

Flowers like Gerber daisies are also very easy to make out of vintage buttons.

Cover the entire Table Runner with vintage buttons.

Do this for your cloth napkins, dishtowels, and even placemats to carry out the vintage button theme.

You can also hang curtains in your kitchen that are adorned with vintage buttons as well.

Tip: Try leaving room at certain intervals along the Table Runner to paint on a stripe in some fabric paint. You can choose a color that will accent your retro kitchen and add some more color.

Be sure to wash your canvas Table Runner or fabric first. This will allow for any shrinking before you start working on the Table Runner. This is especially important if you are going to paint on the Table Runner.

You can buy canvas material and shower curtains in a variety of fun colors. Do not feel limited to white or natural colored canvas. Check out red, blues, and greens at Bed Bath and Beyond.