Button up! It may not be coat season quite yet, but if mama's got a drawer full of buttons, or if she's simply looking for an easy DIY project, those extra fasteners may be perfect for her next ...

Beau McCall, Button Corset, circa early 1990s. Upcycled corset (brand unidentified), assorted clothing buttons (plastic, mother of pearl, wood, metal, et al.), embroidery thread.

By snipping off the buttons and saving them for a later sewing or craft project, I would be recycling. Buttons can make an outfit and the styles, colors and designs of these fun little fashion ...