I wanted to find some specific buttons for a sweater I have knitted. The owner took so much time to have me spread out my sweater. Look it over and listen to what I wanted in a button. She has thousands of different types of buttons which I could never have gone through all that quickly. She found about 15 different tubes that had different buttons in them and was so kind in helping me get just the right look for my sweater. read more

Buttonham Palace - Fabric Stores Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Cool little button shop in the back of a knit repair shop. I knit so this was heaven for me. The owner was lovely and helpful.

Buttonham Palace in Costa Mesa is truly one of a kind! If you love fashion, design, or just unique finds, this shop is a hidden gem. Their button selection is absolutely incredible everything from rare and vintage styles to beautiful pieces that elevate any garment. I especially love that they carry an eclectic array of buttons which you can use not only for clothing but for any DIY crafts. On top of the buttons, the store has racks of St. John's pieces and vintage clothing scattered throughout, making every visit feel like a treasure hunt. It's such a unique little boutique, and you can tell the owners really care about quality and creativity. I always walk out inspired (and with more than I planned to buy!). Buttonham Palace is a must visit in Costa Mesa. Highly recommend to anyone who loves style, sewing, or discovering something special. read more

Buttonham Palace - Fabric Stores Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

You need some buttons? So? Sew buttons. Go anywhere else and your choice is limited. But at Buttonhall Palace you are only limited by your artistic creativity. Buttons first appeared in the Indus Valley (Pakistan/Northern India) approximately 2,000 BC although there is evidence they may have been used to button up something to cover your most important parts as far back as 7,000 years ago. Originally, shells were used which signified wealth and status. Press the Google button for a deeper dive into button history. Eventually, buttons appeared in Europe around the 13th Century. Apparently, it took a bit of doing to come up with the concept of pushing a Seed, Nut, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Coin, Stone, Glass, Nut, Shell, Wood, Twig, Antler, or Bone through a slit to secure one's shirt front and thus avoid looking like you dressed to attend the grand opening of the Tropicana Hotel in 1957 with your shirt wide open. Traditionally, buttons for men were utilitarian and decorative for women but through the millennia as genders have become blurry so did who secures what with what and who doesn't bother or care. And then there was plastic and concomitantly unusual hand made artistic buttons (enameled, hand painted, cloisonne) faded into the annals of couture history. But for some of us, buttons eventually became as important a fashion statement as any element of Beau Brummel's wardrobe. Button shapes shifted and new materials were introduced. Sadly, the options of where to purchase interesting, unique buttons has dwindled over the years. M and J Trimming in NYC has closed after 80 years leaving only Lou Lou Buttons to visit. The Button Store buttoned up leaving only Michael Levine in the heart of the Schmatta District to pick through. Good luck parking. Fortunately, for us button aficionados, Buttonhall Palace is still alive and well. The owner, Galia Gukaylo, aka Button Babe, has the eye, enthusiasm and the heart to drop whatever she is doing when someone enters the store (a horder's fever dream), and states, "I need buttons". Galia isn't bashful either. Pick out something that sucks, doesn't go and is just plain wrong and she is quick to let you know even though she will still sell it you anyway if you insist. She is relentless, tenacious, patient and determined to find exactly the perfect button for whatever you hauled across town to show her. Galia knows where every button is stocked or stacked and has an intimate relationship with the clutter in the store. Stand back and let her do what she does. Buttons are an art form and subjectively appreciated. For many who are regulars button shopping is also calming, therapeutic, and as exciting as a hunt for treasure, with a payoff for no one leaves dissatisfied and or unfulfilled. Galia The Fastener Fairy is all about helping you find something that will touch your heart and artistic soul and that applies to 2 $6 buttons or the 6 buttons that cost more than the custom bespoke Sport Jacket you brought in to find buttons for. Button hunting takes time and like dating or dining shouldn't be rushed. I'm not sure what I want but I do know what I don't want. So, I'll know it when I see it. That's the attitude you must bring to Buttonhall Palace along with the item(s) that needed a button upgrade in the first place. Galia's passion for her product is infectious. So bring that tired shirt with the boring buttons in addition to your sense of adventure. You will sparkle and shine when you leave. Buttonhall Palace is a chalice filled to the brim with the perfect trim. read more

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Gorgeous selection and amazing customer service. I love to knit and will be coming back for buttons on my next cardigan. Can't wait to visit again! read more

I went to Buttonham Palace earlier this month looking for, well, buttons (with Joann's gone I've been working on finding new places for sewing supplies...). Specifically, I needed a certain style of silver metal button for the costume I was working on. This place has buttons in finishes and shapes I had never seen before at any store. Ms. Galia is so helpful and experienced, patiently giving advice to a beginner like me. I brought in my jacket for her to look at and without her I would have walked out of there with buttons too big for the holes! She knows where everything is, by myself it would have taken me forever to find what I was looking for. So, thank you very much! I will be back, and to anyone in Orange county (and beyond), if you're looking for buttons, this is the place! (And, as I promised you, Ms. Galia, a picture of my finished jacket!) read more

Buttonham Palace - Fabric Stores Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I wanted to upgrade my sweater from Amazon which originally had plastic gold buttons. The wonderful lady who was working there, Gallia (?) patiently helped me choose from the largest selection of buttons I've ever seen, and made great recommendations. She even offered to sew on the replacement buttons when she found out that I was from out of town and had no sewing supplies! My sweater looks so much classier now. This is a great way to enhance the look of a less expensive sweater! read more

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I had a hand knitted dress made by a designer, and sent the measurements wrong, and no one would fix it because they were too afraid to ruin it. I tried multiple places in LA and Orange County and no luck. I found them and they fixed it with ease and did an incredible job! I wasn't able to wear it until they fixed it and now it fits like a glove. I'm so grateful, they did an amazing job and didn't price gauge. Take your stuff here you will not regret it. read more

I can't tell you how excited I am to have found this place! If you're a sewist and lament the closing of JoAnnes please come and give this lovely lady your patronage. Galia has the largest selection of buttons I've ever seen and if you need your wool garments mended she does a sterling job. Great little shop with so many classy old school garments and accessories. Plan to take your time because there's so much to admire and let's support a small business. read more

Growing up in LA and working on film sets especially in the wardrobe and park prop department. I was exposed to so much I love the store. I was working on a special project for a friend making sailing pants and they have a Incredibles assortment of buttons but also a really amazing collection of vintage clothing, designer labels, really great pieces they move, so remember go down the alleyway and park in the back expert service. Great tips amazing read more

I came in looking for a gift for my mom's craft projects. She makes art from buttons, and always appreciates a gift of new, curious buttons. This was absolutely the place to come! The store's button room is full of thousands of types of buttons, arranged by color, material, etc. I can't imagine many places in the world with this much to choose from! read more

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Astonishing amount of buttons and finishings. And of course they own the connected Knitwear Doctor whose services are meticulous. From tiny moth eaten holes to reworking an entire garment they conquer it all! Never give up on a much loved worn sweater before paying them a visit. read more

Huge variety of buttons, vintage clothes & accessories in a quaint place. Quick story: I needed buttons for a coat I am making. I called ahead to make sure they were open for in-person shopping. The nice woman on the phone suggested I bring my coat with me. Once there, she assisted me in finding the perfect buttons for my project. She laid my coat on the table and suggested a set of metal, shank buttons, with a design suitable for a crest. I liked them, but I wanted to browse some more. I looked and looked for other buttons, but I always came back to her first and only suggestion. I was so impressed by her talent. You can tell she had been doing this a long time! The buttons I got were a rare find because none of the major fabric shops (online or otherwise) offered anything close to what I got. I will definitely consider this shop for future sewing projects. read more

Interesting place with unique selections of clothes and buttons. But it is poorly managed and outdated. With better management, this shop could be so much better! read more

I've tried to go during their posted business hours three different times, and they are closed each time. I started trying to call ahead before I went and no one answered the phone. Looks like great selection but can't go in to see. read more

Despite the great references, disappointed by the absolute lack of follow up communication and service. To be fair, this place does have a lot of buttons and my initial in-store experience was positive. It was nice supporting a local business. But when I reached out to do additional business (ex: spend more money), the follow up and service was completely ABSENT. Almost a month of non-response. I could have gotten what I needed off of Etsy, Amazon and eBay much quicker (this is w/o counting the other independent shops too). This place also does reweaving under "Knitwear Doctor". You think I'd trust reweaving on my $500 Italian made pants when they cannot manage a $3 button request? Nope. Best of luck to them though! read more

A hidden gem in Orange County for those looking for buttons. The selection for buttons at this place is unbelievable. Definitely beats going to a craft or fabric store. There were several buttons I looked in to that were out of stock, but I didn't really expect much else from this store since there was so much more to look at. Support this independent local store! read more

Buttonham Palace - Fabric Stores Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This button store is a godsend! My husband is in production and I often help the costume designer . We use Buttonham Palace for all of our costumes. I live in LA and make the special drive out once a month because they have the most unique selections of buttons. In Los Angeles everything is already picked through by costume designers but here I feel like I get the pick of the litter! The woman who owns the store is such a sweet lady who really know everything there is to know about the texture size and style of buttons and clothes. They have vintage , wood, abalone, pearl, copper , button covers and on and on! If they don't have what you are looking for Galia will get from one of her resources and quick! If you need 10- 500 , this is the place!! I have only let a few friends in on my secret palace escape to Newport Beach once a month. They think I'm going to surf ! Ha! read more

Great selection of buttons and the woman working there helped me pick out just the right ones for my jacket!

This is a great place if you need any type of button. She has hundreds to choose from. Remember to take your garment, it's easier to make a choice when you can see the actual outcome. Have fun! read more

A bit pricey, but you can definitely find some really unique items of clothing here! They do have some really funky buttons as well. The gal there can fix pretty much any type of tear in your sweater by re-weaving. read more

I was in search of buttons for a sweater I knit for my new granddaughter. I wanted something special. I googled buttons and Buttonham Palace came up. It sounded like a dream come true and it was!!! An entire room full of buttons. It is amazing that Galia, the owner, could amass such a collection of buttons. And, she is so helpful and knowledgeable that she made selecting the right button so much easier. She knows her inventory very well. If you are looking for amazing buttons, this is the place!!! read more