how to attach a leather button help needed

[Biscuit Joe]

Hi everyone.
I know this aint pistola stuff, but no one on the other leather forums seems interested in answering a question I have posted. So I'm taking a shot here. ( pun intended )
I know how to make a rolled leather button. But what I'm after is a method of attaching the tail of the button to something. You know,,,,like  a pocket or the front of a shirt or jacket, or something.
Can anyone here help me with this problem?
Thanks
Biscuit Joe  (Joel)

[Slowhand Bob]

This is new to me but would it be possible to do the weaving with some thread tag ends sticking out or even perhaps use a blunt needle to feed some thread back in?  Perhaps when you figure it out you will do a few pictures and some instructions on making the buttons for us???  Im an old dawg but always wanting to learn something new!

[Wiley Desperado]

Showhand Bob,  I have an old pair of chaps with leather buttons down the legs.  The maker made three holes in a small triangle where he wanted to attch the button, he then took the button tag and wove it through the holes and crossed it back under itself  and they hold fine if that makes sense to you.  Probably not what you are looking for but all I know on the subject.  Good luck.
Wiley

[GunClick Rick]

How do you keep them from coming unrolled?

[Biscuit Joe]

hi guys.
GunClick Rick A leather button is rolled up like a jelly roll. It has glue in the rolls like jelly in a jelly roll,, and the tag (tail) end is pushed through a cut that goes through the center of the jelly roll. so to speak, then pulled tight and that's that. I know it can be sewn on , or rivited on, but I am looking for a way that is old fashion cow stuff.
see button below

Wiley Desperado  could you perhaps post a picture of the button attachment on your chaps? I think I understand what you are saying, but a picture would save me shooting in the dark.
Thanks
Joel

[GunClick Rick]

How about a metal wire hoop thing like they got on the round checker style,i see them all the time in thrift stores.

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[Don Nix]

The way to attach the button is exactly as has been described.
Make the tail of the button fairly long, then punch three holes in the shape of a triangle, then weave the tail of the button through as you would if you were lacing a saddle  fender onto a stirrup leather. . you can use just two holes and loop it through and tuck it under  but three holes work best.It takes a little trial and error without a diagram to show you but its easy to figure out. You dont have to use glue on the buttons if tyou wet the leather and stretch it as you roll it. It will draw up as it dries.

[Biscuit Joe]

Mr. Don Nix
Thank you VERY MUCH!!
I can do that.
Thanks again
Joel

[GunClick Rick]

Do you punch the holes before ya roll it up?  <============> shaped somethin like this?

[Biscuit Joe]

no the hole is cut after it is rolled up.
But it is shaped something like <------------------->
Got a sharp pointy object handy?

[GunClick Rick]

should i answer that

[Biscuit Joe]

hummmm, maybe not..

[GunClick Rick]

Too late~~

MY EYE!!!!!!

[Wiley Desperado]

Here ya go Biscuit Joe.
WD

[GunClick Rick]

I'll be dipped i got to try that now.

[Biscuit Joe]

WD
Thank you very much for thr photos. That is very clear as to how it is done.
Again
Thank you!!

[Wiley Desperado]

You are welcome my friend glad I could help.
Wiley

[Skeeter Lewis]

Thanks, Biscuit Joe, Wiley and Don for that very interesting tutorial. I made some chaps a while ago and I couldn't figure out the way to make the button or how to fix it. All is clear now.