So how many PhDs does it take to figure out where to find buttons in the US?
The answer: Many. This complex issue had everybody stumped until N gave a brilliant solution. He suggested that I go to Goodwill, buy a piece of clothing with big buttons for $2, and cut off the buttons.
And this is exactly what I did. Goodwill was full of wonderful, big-buttoned pieces of clothing. I cannot believe this had me so stumped for so long.
N went to Purdue, by the way. If anybody needed any proof that this school graduates brilliant people, here it is.
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There’s a reason they turn out so many astronauts.
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If you just needed a small quantity of identical buttons that’s the best way. I would have just gone to a sewing store myself.
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If he had a sewing store close, I would. But I’ll just spend more on gas driving there.
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I can’t believe you guys don’t have any fabric and craft stores. Joann’s and Michaels are two of the more common. I know Joann’s has buttons, for future reference.
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I’ve been to Michaels : no buttons. They have everything but buttons.
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Joanne’s! That’s where I eventually found buttons. I had no luck at Michael’s either. I wish I had thought about Goodwill!! But it truly was an Odyssey when I needed buttons.
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Walmart should have a crafts section, with buttons, fabrics, and the like.
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But what if I want jacket buttons that haven’t been invented yet?
I want some metal jacket buttons with the Tube logo on them — I have yet to see such a thing even on the Tube employees’ jackets …
Anyone reading with a CNC milling machine, some time, and a licence from Transport for London should make this happen. 🙂
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