"Fashion is architecture:

it is a matter of proportions"
CoCo Chanel

fabric covered buttons

o us a button is so much more than "a fastener which

secures two pieces of fabric together - a button is an
opportunity to enhance, to embellish and to express your true self.
Whether you are completing a garment and want the buttons to match or you are
customising an outfit with your unique signature, a fabric covered button is the
attention to detail that shows you have considered what you wear.
Couturiers always seek out the very best finishing touches for their creations and
when it comes to fabric covered buttons they come to Harlequin.

Don't try this at home!

he process for making couture-quality covered buttons is highly technical and

complex, involving heavy industrial equipment, pneumatic presses and years of
experience - so beware of inferior products! We often learn of substandard
buttons being made by people purporting to be button makers and the results usually
speak for themselves.
Our range of buttons style and sizes is huge with something for every situation.
Check out our new range of covered press studs, the latest word in high fashion. Our
eyelet buttons have become extremely popular and we have extended the range to
include four-eyelet buttons.
When ordering covered buttons send around a six inch square for up to 10 buttons
but for size 40''' and above send triple that amount. If you want covered backs we will
also need fabric for that.

classic covered buttons

sizes: 14 16
dome 45p 40p
x
x
flat
highball 45p 40p
sew-through x

18

20

22

24

28

32

36

40

44

50

60

30p

40p

35p

40p

40p

45p

45p

45p

50p

55p

60p

30p

40p

40p

45p

45p

45p

50p

60p

30p

40p

35p

40p

40p

45p

45p

50p

40p

40p

40p

45p

45p

45p

50p

55p

bulk discount prices

dome

flat

highball

sew-though

size: 14 - 22 24 - 32 36 - 60
29p
35p
45p
50+
31p
40p
250+ 23p
19p
26p
35p
500+

shaped buttons

sizes: 24
x
oval
square 70p
triangle x

36
70p
70p
70p

bulk discount
prices
oval

triangle

50+
250+
500+

square

two-fabric buttons

sizes: 24
maddy x
65p
opal
65p
pearl

opal
maddy
pearl

65p
60p
50p

28

32

36

70p

65p

70p

70p

75p

65p

70p

70p

75p

44

bulk discount prices

size: 24 - 28 32 - 36
60p
65p
50+
60p
250+ 55p
55p
500+ 50p

44
70p
65p
60p

special cutting 14p

To make each button from a specific part of the
fabric. Charged twice for Two Fabric buttons.

button sewing service

Professionally attached buttons
50p each
40p each for over 50 buttons
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metal rim buttons

sizes: 22 24 28 32 36 40 44 50
x
x
x
90p 1.00 x 1.10 x
circlet gold
circlet silver x 90p x 90p 1.00 x 1.10 x
x
x
x
x 1.10 x
90p
90p
crown gold
x 1.10 x
crown silver x 90p x 90p x
filigree gold 1.50 1.50 1.50 x 1.50 1.50 x 1.95
x
x
x
x 1.10 x 1.10* x
square rim
x
x
x
x 1.10 x 1.10 x
star rim
x
x
x
x
x
x
90p
90p
tiara gold
x
x
x
1.00 x 1.10 x
tiara silver
x
x 1.10 1.10 x 1.10 x
triangle rim x

crown

circlet

square rim

crown

star rim

tiara

triangle rim

filigree

* 44''' silver only

eyelet buttons

sizes: 24 28 32 36 40 44 50
double eyelet 1.20 1.20 1.30 1.30 1.40 1.40 1.40
four eyelet 1.40 1.40 1.50 1.50 1.60 1.60 1.60

double eyelet

new for 2011!!

four
eyelet

buttonhole sewing
A button can only be as good as the hole it goes
through.
We offer a specialist machining service to apply
button holes to your garment.

5 for 5 buttonholes
thereafter 50p each
NB if you send a complete garment we will return
it by Royal Mail Special Delivery and charge
accordingly.

covered backs
If you aspire to the Haute Couture look then
you must consider covered backs!
Now only 25p each.

covered press studs

The ultimate in understated elegance.

sizes 28''' and 36'''

1.50 per pair.

NEW for 2011!!

upholstery buttons

sizes: 24
nail back x
oval split-pin x
split-pin x
steel back 50p
tabbed x

28

32

36

44

60p
x
60p
50p
x

x
x
x
55p
x

x
75p
x
55p
x

x
x
x
x
75p

bulk discount prices

size: 24 - 28 32 - 36
45p
50p
50+
45p
250+ 40p
40p
500+ 35p

nail back

oval split-pin

split-pin

steel back

steel back only

tabbed

button sizes
Button sizes are given in lignes - pronounced lines - and denoted by three apostrophes (e.g. 40''' is 40 lignes)
There are forty lignes to an inch (40 = 1 = 25.4mm). Use the scale diagram below to choose your button size.
Obviously differing fabric thicknesses means that this can never be an entirely precise measurement.

32'''
20.5mm
0.8in

28'''
18mm
0.7in

36'''
23mm
0.9in

24'''
16mm
0.6in

40'''
25.4mm
1in

22'''
14mm
0.55in

20'''
12.5mm
0.5in

44'''
28mm
1.1in

18'''
11mm
0.45in

16'''
10mm
0.4in

50'''
32mm
1.25in

14'''
9mm
0.35in

60'''
38mm
1.5in
button sizes shown
actual size

Rouleau loops perfectly spaced

and uniform length for a
professional finish, supplied on a
tape ready to sew into the seam.
30cm x 50cm makes 10 loops with
buttons.

rouleau loops 40p

Spacings available are 11mm,

13mm, 16mm or multiples of those
sizes. A traditional wedding dress
typically has size 18 (11mm)
highball buttons with the loops
spaced at 13mm. This gives 2mm
between each button for a closespaced look.
If you have any queries ring us;
we'll need the total length of the
opening, size of buttons and
spacing. If you are not ordering the
buttons from us send a sample for
sizing.
rouleau loops 40p each
Loops plus matching covered buttons
from as low as 70p
see page 3 for button sizes & prices
Order loops & buttons as two separate products

fabric piping 3.50 per metre (whole metres only)

Piping is made from 4cm bias strip and like the loops come
ready to be sewn in to the seam. State your preferred cord size.

dressing the bride!

traditional rouleau spaghetti

3.80 per metre
(whole metres only)
Traditional rouleau spaghetti is made from
4cm bias-cut strips to form a "spaghetti"
that is approximately 3-4mm diameter.
This is then used either to lace the bodice
through eyelets as in the picture left, or
else through loops made from the same
rouleau - see opposite.
Send us 4cm bias cut strips 20cm longer
than the required length.

bodice eyelets 55p each

Reinforced suitable for lacing. Colour matched to your fabric or gold or silver.
NB if you send a complete bodice we will return it by Royal Mail Special
Delivery and charge accordingly.

bodicing and corsetry

see our haberdashery catalogue for Rigilene boning

flat spaghetti 5.25 per metre

(whole metres only)

loops for flat spaghetti 65p

eyelets
4mm eyelets are used in belts and bodices.
5mm also for dressmaking -in gold, silver or old
gold.
25 and 40mm eyelets (very large!) are suitable for
curtains - in brushed nickel or gold finish.
Sizes are the internal diameter. These are shown to
scale at half actual size.

2.50
1.25
40mm
25mm

For a more contemporary look go for "flat"

spaghetti with loops to match. This is made
from 5cm bias-cut strips and the loops look
best close-spaced as in the photos.
Send us 5cm bias cut strips 20cm longer than
the required length. 15cm = 7loops.

70p
5mm

55p

4mm

"The difference between style and fashion is quality"

Giorgio Armani
fabric belts
At Harlequin we've been in business since 1968 and back then there were many great
companies making superb belts here in the UK.
But those days are long gone and today we stand
alone.
Our distinguished list of customers reads like a
Who's Who of British fashion; from Vivienne
Westwood to Roland Mouret, Jonathan Saunders
to Catherine Walker.
Fabric belts with a matching fabric buckle are 9.75 and
are supplied with a belt-loop and five eyelets 1" apart,
the centre one is to your waist measurement taken over
the garment. Extra eyelets are 65p each. For a double row of eyelets and extra prong add 5.
You can supply your own buckle (or choose one from our Haberdashery catalogue) and we'll make
you a belt for it at 8.50.
All our belts are stiffened to a natural dress weight but extra stiffening is available at 4. Fabric
lining is 3 and top-stitching 3.
A curved belt or a piped belt is an extra 6 or a unique one-off belt made to your own design will
cost 25.
Belts are supplied with a Cambrelle backing but you can have a fabric back 5, simulated leather
5 or genuine leather backing 9.50.
fabric back 5
(in the same or a contrasting fabric)

simulated leather back 5

leather back 9.50

Remember that the buckle size indicates the width of the belt that will attach to it!
Fabric required: twice the width of the belt by 25cm longer than the waist (double for a curved belt) plus a 15cm
square for the buckle.

1cm belts - fabric buckles

oval

rectangle

barrel

round

square

slip-through

rectangle

2cm belts - fabric buckles

2cm also available as slip-through

2cm belts - fabric buckles

rectangle

2cm also available as D

oval

and slip-through

3cm belts - fabric buckles

rectangle

oval

barrel

All belts with fabric buckles 9.75

Buckle only: 4.80

round

3cm also available as slip-through

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3cm belts - fabric buckles

slip-through

rectangle

4cm belts - fabric buckles

rectangle

4cm also available

as round

oval

or
slip through

or
square

5cm also available as slip-through

5cm belts - fabric buckles

rectangle

or round

8cm belts - fabric buckles

All belts with fabric buckles 9.75
Buckle only: 4.80

rectangle

10

bridal purse
20
drawstring bag
25
fabric required:
face: 60 x 60cm
lining: 60 x 60cm

lace & ribbon supplied in white & cream

fabric required: 50cm x 50cm
approx size 19cm(H) x 14cm(W)
fabric required:
50cm x 50cm

covered hanger
8.50

fabric required:
two bias strips
15cm x 60cm

approx size
22cm(H) x 16cm(W)

bridal garter
12

ring cushion
25

[approx. 23cm x 23cm]

fabric required:
75cm x 20cm

fabric required:
30cm x 60cm

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wide hairband
9.50

standard hairband
8.50

fabric: 46 x 15cm cut on the bias

fabric: 46 x 15cm cut on the bias

rose fascinator
10.50

fabric fascinator
10.50

fabric: 6 x 130cm cut on the bias

fabric: 7 x 50cm cut on the bias

hair accessories made in your fabric

hair slide
6.50

fabric 15cm x 20cm

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standard veil 40 Double layer of veiling including comb, in either blunt or

rounded finish and edge stitched.
fabric: length of each layer + 10cm per layer.
We supply veiling at 4.50/metre, in white or ivory.
blunt finish veil
comb

3 layers

extra layers
3/metre

rounded finish veil

frog with button

7.50

fancy frog
8

frog with chinese knot

8

fabric: 2 bias-cut strips

70cm x 5cm

chinese knot fastener

6.50

scarves & scarf edging

scarf 15
two pieces of fabric stitched back-to-back

scarf edging 2.80 per metre

rolled-edge hemming suitable for headscarves, sarongs, etc.

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double hair bow 'A'

15

double hair bow 'B'

14
c. 10 x 8cm

fabric
top 20 x 20cm
bottom 20 x 20cm

c. 22 x 15cm

c. 10 x 7cm

top bow fabric 30 x 45cm

bottom bow fabric 30 x 45cm

fabric
25 x 25cm

small hair bow 'C'

12.50
Lou Lou
hair bow
15
fabric
top 45 x 25cm
bottom 45 x 25cm

large hair bow 'D'

12.50
c. 17 x 10cm

c. 16 x 19cm

fabric: 25 x 50cm twice

shoe rosette
12

shoe bow 'A'

12

shoe bow 'B'

12

fabric 30 x 23cm

fabric 30 x 23cm

large rose 'B'

10

fabric 30 x 23cm

bows and roses made in your fabric

Tip: roses look
better if the fabric
is cut on the bias.

large rose 'A'

10

small rose
8

c. 10cm across

c. 13cm
across
14

c. 7cm across
fabric:
7 x 50cm
fabric:
13 x 130cm

fabric:
13 x 130cm

new products made in your fabric

quilted bag 35
Top opening with magnetic snap fasteners. Your fabric is
quilted before the bag is assembled and the large eyelets fitted.

ruched bag 35
Flap opening with magnetic snap fasteners.

c. 34 x 19cm. fabric: 60 x 80cm

plus 65 x 85cm lining

c. 38 x 24cm
ruched fabric: 40 x 100cm
inner fabric: 25 x 70cm
plus 65 x 85cm lining

gladstone handbag 45
Traditional frame bag. Fitted with a leather strap.

c. 34 x 20cm
fabric: 65 x 65cm
plus 65 x 65cm lining

napkin rings
5.90 pack of six with buttons

NEW for 2011!!

3.90 pack of six without buttons
3.5cm tall with optional 36''' button.
fabric: 6 strips 7cm x 20cm
plus a 6" square for buttons

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custom size clutch bag

37.50

small clutch bag

29.50

medium clutch bag

29.50

You choose the dimensions!

(15cm x 10cm)
face fabric 36cm x 35cm
lining fabric 36cm x 35cm

(23cm x 15cm)
face fabric required: 55cm x 43cm
lining fabric required: 55cm x 43cm

long clutch bag

34

(33 x7cm)

flap 101

face fabric required: 60cm x 30cm

lining fabric 60cm x 30cm

clutch bags made in your fabric

flap 102

straps, cords and other extras

fabric cord 4.50 fabric: 5cm x length required +10cm (bias cut).
fabric strap 4.50 fabric 10cm x length required +10cm.
coloured cord 3.00
flap 103

extra layers of fabric: 5 ea e.g. layers of chiffon over coloured fabric

lining fabric: 1.95

e.g. where we supply the lining

flap in different fabric: 5

leather / suede lining: 15 (we supply it)
joining fabric: 3.50

flap 104

e.g. fabric not available in one single piece

beaded fabrics: 6.50 per bag

leather 8.50 (we supply for flap or body of bag)

flap 105

Got your own design?

We can make a totally unique bag to your own
design from 55.
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approx. 54cm(H) x 36cm(W)

approx. 40cm(H) x 30cm(W)

fabric required:
face: 117 x 89cm
lining: 68 x 66cm

30.00

approx. 14(H) x 17cm(W)

fabric required:
face: 40 x 45cm
lining: 40 x 35cm

30.00
approx. 15(H) x 25cm(W)
fabric required:
face: 75 x 50cm
lining: 35 x 40cm

fabric required:
face: 64 x 35cm
lining: 64 x 35m
contrast: 78 x 78m
approx.
20(H) x 22cm(W)

approx. 18cm(H) x 19cm(W)

fabric required:
face: 56 x 66cm
lining: 56 x 66cm

30.00

30.00

approx. 16(H) x 19cm(W)

fabric required:
face: 51 x 48cm
lining: 51 x 48cm

fabric required:
face: 85 x 35cm
lining: 55 x 20cm

F
30.00

30.00
approx. 20(H) x 16cm(W)
fabric required:
H
face: 70 x 75cm
lining: 55 x 45cm
+ 5 x 129cm bias strip

approx.
11(H) x 15cm(W)

30.00
fabric required:
face: 45 x 40cm
lining: 20 x 30cm

Zip up

30.00

30.00

bags made in your fabric

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cummerbund 25
face fabric:
75 x 40cm
lining fabric:
75 x 40cm
x-large (46"+)
90 x 50cm
boys' 50 x 35cm

bowtie ready made

18.50

fabric: 60 x 30cm

bowtie pointed ends

18.50

fabric: 60 x 30cm

fabric:
15 x 100cm

bow tie
self tied
18.50

fabric: the
triangle of a
76cm square

tie 19.95

wide tie long tie

20.95 22.95

fabric: the triangle of

a 80cm square

small cufflinks 8.50

small cufflinks with rim 9.50
large cufflinks 8.95
large cufflinks with rim 9.95
gold or silver fabric: 10 x 10cm

handkerchief hemmed
6.50

fabric: 38 x 38cm

handkerchief ready made

5.50
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ready-tied cravat
18.95

scrunchy tie
18.95

adjustable neckband

knot like a normal tie

standard 9.5cm
fabric: 30 x 150cm

fabric: 90 x 48cm

wide 15cm
fabric: 40 x 150cm
ready- tied
(add 3.00)
fabric:100 x 45cm
state neck size for all cravats

formal cravat
18.95

casual cravat
18.95

fabric: 152 x 35cm

fabric: 127 x 35cm

menswear made in your fabric, to your measurements

waistcoat
62
with lapels 72

Available in clip-on (as

shown) or button fastening.

braces
25

fabric 1m x 50cm

fabric 0.75m x full

width
lining 1.5m
x full width

boys' 54
up to 28" chest
no lapels
fabric 60 x 80cm
lining 50cm x full width

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Terms and Conditions

Returning scrap fabric is charged at 3.40 per order.
Prices all include VAT at the new rate (effective 4th January 2011) of 20%.
Full payment must accompany all orders! We accept cheques (to "HARLEQUIN") and credit or debit cards.
If you do not have enough fabric in one single piece we are sometimes able to "work miracles". An extra charge
will be made, depending on the work involved.
If for any reason you are not happy with your goods return them with all paperwork you received with the order.
If an error is due to incomplete or incorrect instructions, or failure to follow our instructions correctly then a
charge will be made.
An order is accepted on the strict understanding that all liabilities of the company to the customer shall be
discharged upon receipt by the customer of a satisfactory article to specification or failing this upon refund of
remittance.
Postage
Postage & packing charge is 4.40 per order. This includes the cost of packaging and handling orders as well
as the postage. Orders despatched to multiple addresses will be charged accordingly.
Delivery to address outside UK is charged at a minimum of 3.00 extra, depending on the destination.
Urgent Orders
Priority Despatch will ensure that your order is sent back to you the same day we receive it - but for sewing
we need to receive it before 9.30am. A charge of 9.95 for each item will be made for this service.
1. Ring first to check that we can do it.
2. Mark your envelope and order form in bold red ink "Priority Despatch"
3. Ensure that full payment is made. Note: Priority Despatch orders will be sent by normal first class mail unless
Special Delivery is also requested and paid for.
Special Delivery guarantees delivery by 1pm next working day. Charged at the standard Royal Mail rate plus
VAT, plus our P&P charge of 4.40
How long does it take?
Orders for buttons or belts only will normally be despatched the next working day after we receive it. All other
orders will normally be despatched within seven working days. Turnaround time is dependent on seasonal
workloads and staffing levels so ring in advance if your order is in any way time-critical.
How to order
Cut out order slips for each item. Staple a small piece of the fabric to the slip with the right side facing out. Pin
the slip to the fabric. Complete the order form and slips and put enough stamps on!!
E&OE

made in Britain since 1968!

E. A. & H. M. Bull Ltd trading as Harlequin. Company number: 1139195 registered in England.

Harlequin, Shop Road, Little Bromley, Manningtree, Essex. CO11 2PZ 01206 396167
VAT registration number GB 247 5319 50