Hi Everyone,
Our next stop on our London 2012 Sewing Tour was ‘The Button Queen’ and yes as you guessed it a shop full of buttons!
Martyn Frith from The Button Queen welcomed us into his quaint button shop and shared some fabulous tips and showed us beautiful antique buttons!
The Button Queen is now run by Martyn and Isabel Frith, however the business was founded by Martyn’s mother, Toni, who was an antique dealer in the 1950′s! The Button Queen is the only shop in London that specialises in both modern and antique buttons.
Watch the video below where Martyn shows us some beautiful rose antique buttons and gives a great tip on getting the most out of antique or extra special buttons when sewing.
Martyn tells us about the history of The Button Queen and it came to be!
Learn all about the large variety of customers who shop at The Button Queen in the video below.
Martyn offers a fantastic service to not only local people in London but also all over the world. Watch the video below to discover how he might be able to help you!
Here are some photos of our visit to The Button Queen.
Jacqueline at The Button Queen
Textile Artwork of The Button Queen Store
Antique Buttons
So many buttons!
Thank you Martyn for a warm, welcoming and informative visit to The Button Queen.
We highly recommend visiting Martyn at The Button Queen next time you’re in London or ask him via email to help you with sourcing the perfect button for your next sewing project.
Please find below more information about The Button Queen
Address: 76 Marylebone Lane??London W1U 2PR
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 935 1505
Website: http://www.thebuttonqueen.co.uk
Please leave a comment below for us and Martyn, we would love to hear from you, how you liked this blog post, perhaps a special button you have or are looking for. Also if you’ve been to The Button Queen too or if it’s now on your list of places to visit!
Stay tuned for our next stop on our London 2012 Sewing Tour coming your way soon!
Happy Sewing,
For more information contact:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
T: +61 3 5264 1666
E: [email protected]
W: www.mareepigdon.com
Would you like to watch these videos on my You Tube channel???Sewing Tour – The Button Queen Interview with Martyn & Maree Pigdon
Tags: Buttons, Dressmaking, Learn to sew, maree pigdon, Maree Sewing, Sewing, Sewing Classes, Sewing Geelong, Sewing Lessons, Sewing London
I can’t wait to sew something special with my new buttons from The Button Queen!
Happy sewing,
Jacqueline
Hi Helen,
That’s a lovely memory to have of your mother. Also a brilliant idea particularly for new sewers, if you find a good piece bring it home & jazz it up with new buttons, buckles & trims to make it unique & designer!
Happy sewing,
Maree
I HAVE ALWAYS HAD A PASSION FOR BUTTONS– MY DEAR MUM USED TO BUY DRESSES FROM COLES,IN THE 50′S & 60′S, BRING THEM HOME AND CHANGE THE BUTTONS, BUCKLES AND MAKE HER OWN DESIGNS– ALL THAT WAS AFFORDED IN THESE DAYS GONE BY— THANKS FOR THE MEMORY–H
Hi Elaine,
I can’t wait to show you all my lovely buttons & do some wardrobe planning around them!
Thanks for you message, hope you are really well!
Happy sewing
Maree
Hello Maree
Fantastic video clips of your various stops in London. Loved The Button Queen and look forward to seeing the buttons you come home with. Hope to catch up with these fab shops next time in London. Thanks Elaine
Thanks Bridget!
Great to hear from you. The Button Queen also offer their customer service to people all over the world, not only those in London. You can simply email a picture or send a swatch of your fabric and what you’re looking for and Martyn will help find the best button for your outfit and process your request via mail order.
Yes we are having a fabulous time thanks!
Happy sewing,
Maree
What a gorgeous store! And what lovely people to offer such a high level of customer service! London is very lucky!
Really enjoying your tour Maree. Looks as though your having a great time!
Hi Carol,
Thank you for your comment we are so pleased you are enjoying our sewing tour blogs. That’s fantastic that you’ll also be in London for 4 weeks over Christmas and visiting some of the places we’re sharing with you. Make sure you let them know you saw the blog and say hello to them for us as well!
Perhaps you’ll make yourself a nice warm winter coat for your trip as I’m sure you know London is very cold during that time and also very beautiful when it snows!
Happy sewing,
Maree
Dear Maree
Thank you so much for such an interesting post. I am enjoying very much following your trip around London. I will be in London for four weeks over Christmas and intend to visit some of your highlights. Thanks again. Carol