The Crafter’s Way 200–Coaster Brooches

These brooches are fun to make. Chunk the steps into a couple of parts and you will find they are quick to make as well.

You will need: Plastic Coasters just like the ones in the photo. PVA Glue, Acrylic Paint, Fabric, Button, Felt, Brooch Back, Needle and Thread.

Step 1: Paint the front and back of the plastic coasters with glue, allow to dry.
Step 1a: When the glue is dry, paint front and back of coasters with paint. The glue assists the paint to adhere to the plastic. You may need a couple of coats.
Step 2: Cut fabric circles at least 2.5 times the diameter of the plastic coaster.

Step 2a: Thread the needle, fold over fabric 6mm and stitch a gathering thread around the circle.
Step 2c: gently gather up fabric until the circle closes, secure with a backstitch.
Step 2d: Cut the back out of the fabric circle.

Step 3: I have used a handmade Singleton Button. You can get directions here http://trishalandesigns.blogspot.com/2010/04/crafters-way-131-singelton-buttons.html If you prefer you can use any decorative button of your choosing. Thread the needle and secure the button to the fabric circle.
Step 4: Stitch the brooch back to a small piece of felt.
Step 5: Stitch the fabric to the coaster before attaching the felt to the back of the coaster.