If your kids still have stuffed toys to play with, you may know how easy it is for their eyes to pop out, even when you buy toys from the major manufacturers. If your children play with their toys roughly, the eyes may end up falling out after a while. If your kids like to chew on their toys, the plastic eyepieces can end up looking chewy. Unfortunately, this can make your toys look blind, and it can be very difficult to replace them, especially if the “eye” was damaged when it popped out or damaged in some other way. However, you don’t need to throw away your child’s favorite toy if this happens, as it is possible to fix the toy with buttons wholesale.
It is recommended that you only replace your child’s toy eyes if they are past the stage where they like to chew on parts of their toys. Unfortunately, the buttons you sew on won’t be completely childproof, and you don’t want them accidentally swallowing anything. In fact, some parents go so far as to remove the eyes from their toy when the children are very young and then replace them with buttons when they get a little older. This is to protect your children from the risks associated with eating food.
The first thing to do is make sure that all of the old eye pieces have been completely removed from the toy. If the old eye was broken or damaged in any way, there may be sharp pieces hidden within the toy’s fur or stuffing, so gently squeeze around the toy’s eye socket to feel for any hidden pieces. These can be removed properly.
Find two large wholesale buttons below that are suitable for your toy. Wholesale buttons are available in many different colors and shapes, so you can choose a pair of buttons that match your toy’s personality. Although the black round ones are used more often, it can depend on how you want your toy to look. If your toy is very colorful or had colorful eyes before, it can look great to put colorful eyes on it. However, it’s usually best to choose a button with four holes, as these are the easiest to sew on securely.
The best way to sew on your wholesale buttons is to use a cross stitch pattern, where the stitches end up looking like an x shape. While this is one of the safest ways to attach buttons, it’s also a great way to give your toy more expression. For a truly “eye-bright” look, you can use thread that is a contrasting color to the color of the button. if you want, you can even use glitter yarn.