Buttons for a tweed kilt jacket

[mbuff]

Does anyone have a recommendation for where to buy appropriate buttons (stag horn?) to be sewn on a tweed kilt jacket? I have a tweed jacket that I am having tailored in the style of a kilt jacket, but the tailor needs me to supply the buttons I would like sewn on the jacket. I would prefer a vendor in the U.S., if possible. Thanks!

[Hiburnicus]

Here is one listing I came across on that auction site...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-TOTAL-REAL...item5d493f0eab

[Kanati]

Does anyone have a recommendation for where to buy appropriate buttons (stag horn?) to be sewn on a tweed kilt jacket? I have a tweed jacket that I am having tailored in the style of a kilt jacket, but the tailor needs me to supply the buttons I would like sewn on the jacket. I would prefer a vendor in the U.S., if possible. Thanks!

I saw this last night.
http://www.jhiggins.net/sf_catproductlist.asp?sf_cpn=2

I think they attach with a clip so that they can be changed to a different type of button without sewing.

[KiltedSergeant]

Try PMing member vmac3205, she made three jacket conversions for me (all excellent) and has a source of buttons (I believe she told me once she gets them from her husband). I have three different color and style buttons on my jackets that she provided. Good luck!

[mbuff]

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone!

[plaid preacher]

Here is one listing I came across on that auction site...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-TOTAL-REAL...item5d493f0eab

These are beautiful buttons.

I think if you contact any of our sponsors they may be able to set you up. I know when I needed a button for a jacket, my kiltmaker - keltoi - was able to provide a replacement. Think both USA kilts and Freedom kilts also keep a stock of the same.

[Kiltboy]

Here's another source.
http://bennosbuttons.com/Suit-and-Sport-Coat-Buttons
They are based in Dallas, but their website is detailed and photos and sizes, and many options beyond coat/blazer, if you need them.

[MNlad]

I did a conversion about a year ago and had an extremely hard time finding genuine antler buttons made in the traditional way at anywhere near a reasonable cost. Then I stumbled across this site http://www.antler-crafts.com/shop/an...tons/index.htm. Yes, it is in Germany, and ordering is a bit tedious, but the buttons are absolutely beautiful. Knowing a bit of Deutsch doesn't hurt.

[Tartan Tess]

Great ideas here.
Just for the record, House of Edgars "stag horn" buttons dissapointed me. For what I paid and shipping from Scotland. ...they just bug me. Brown on one side and bright white on the other. They are so clean looking I think they look plastic. Just my opinion.

[frank_a]

I got some, but they're at my seamstress' place for a "new" kilt jacket (Harris Tweed conversion). The company card is in the zip lock bag. I'll see if I can have her dig it out. These buttons were NOT perfectly round, far from it, but cool none the less!

Frank