How to Make a Monogrammed Retractable Badge Reel
While you may be required to wear your identification badge on a retractable badge reel or may just appreciate the convenience of having your badge handy, the standard clips for badge reels are not especially stylish. Create your own fashionable, monogrammed badge reel clip to make your badge reel stand out and to make it unmistakably yours. Whether you choose a single initial or your full three letter monogram, attaching it to your badge reel is simple.
Things You'll Need
- Badge reel
- Fabric
- Embroidery thread
- Needle
- Scissors
- Button (the same size as your badge reel clip)
- Button covering tool or button press machine
- Pliers
- Glue
Instructions
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Monogram the piece of fabric with embroidery thread. You can use a basic embroidery pattern to hand-stitch your initial(s) or use a monogramming machine or programmable sewing machine. Select a monogram that is less than one inch square in design.
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Center your fabric over the button template from your button packaging. Cut the fabric according to the template.
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Remove the metal shank from the back of the button using pliers.
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Put the fabric in the button covering tool with the design facing down. Put the button face over the fabric, front side down. Tuck the excess fabric behind the button face.
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Press the button covering plunger into the back of the button covering tool and press down. After you hear the button make a popping sound, remove the button from the button covering tool.
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Spread strong glue on the back of the button. Press the button on to the front of the badge reel clip. Remove excess glue and allow to dry completely.
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Tips & Warnings
To use a professional fabric button-making machine to make the badge reel for the button, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Select a strong craft glue, such as super glue or E-6000.
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