Scoop Mermaid ®

Waistline

The front elasticized waist contains elastic for comfort with waistline seam. 

Belt

Long extension of the wideband belt tied in a bow with triangular edges for easy waist adjustments. 

Pockets

Invisible vertical pocket bags are attached to the inseam on both sides.

Extra room to hide your essentials. 

Nevertheless, who doesn’t love a dress with pockets?

Material

Buttons

3 natural V-shaped shell buttons (Brown, Size 44L, Weight 0.0030G).

2 buttons for the belt loop and 1 extra button come with the pouch for later use.

Fabric Belt

Fabric belt 7.6 cm (3 inches) wide with a long node attached with 10 cm (4 inches) wide loops. 

2 loops are designed in the front of the belt to support the node. 

Zip

Premium quality matching invisible zip with net tape (Pistachio).

Elastic Waistband

Medium elastic tape looms elastic 5 cm (2 inches) on the front of the dress waistline to support the belt (Black).

Branded Box

Clothing Box®

Your first physical interaction with Buttons & Needles is important to us. 

We designed our sturdy clothing boxes to protect your ordered items as well as use them as a souvenir for years to come.

The clothing box comes with tons of freebies.

Branded Boardgame®

1 Branded Boardgame integrated with the clothing box to enjoy it with friends and foes.

Branded Pouch®

1 Black velvet pouch tied with Golden strings. The pouch is embroidered with the Buttons & Needles Logo.

Player Buttons

5 unique buttons made of biodegradable wood, and coconut shells. Each button represents a player. 

Rolling Dice

1 rolling dice to enjoy the challenging board game with your friends and family.

Hair Pins

4 anti-slip and rust-resistant bobby hairpins.

We wrap our dresses with bobby hairpins that can be used to stylize your hair.

Guidelines

While, playing you don’t have to wrestle with the printed rules, circulate around it timelessly, or fear spilling coffee on it.

Boardgame rules & guidelines are available online to download as a PDF file format for any smart device. 

Fabric

History

Silk is a natural fiber derived from silkworms (cocoons) in 3000 B.C in China. 

The wife of the Yellow Emperor, Leizu, first invented the process of making silk cloth.

Since then, it has had a long trading history across the world, connected industries from the East to the West via the Silk Road. 

Silk was initially reserved only for the Emperors, later traded as a form of currency.

Silk is one of the luxurious and high-end textile fabrics due to its high-cost production.

Surface

Silk has an incredibly soft feel, shininess, and luster. 

The fabric has an elegant appearance, shine, and durability. 

Hold

Silk has amazing absorptive qualities that handle moisture well. 

The raw silk is primarily made of a protein called fibrin, woven or knit into a fabric or spun into yarn to get the soft and lightweight texture. 

Crease

Silk is fairly crease-free, has low conductive properties, and has a moisture-absorbent nature. 

Transparency

Silk is extremely breathable. 

The fabric does not conduct elasticity, moreover, it can experience a lot of static. 

Drape

Silk has a flattering drape and shine. 

The fabric is great for both summer and winter clothing.

Stretch

Silk, nevertheless, is one of the strongest fibers. 

Cotton is blended to give silk a sturdy look. 

Production

Silk is grown from the natural silkworm. 

The production of Raw Silk is biodegradable, involves sustainable practices, consequently, environmentally-friendly.

Maintenance

Hand Wash

Hand washing is highly recommended. 

Avoid the use of bleach or any other harsh chemicals. 

Use a mild silk-friendly detergent and fabric conditioner.

Soak it in a tub filled with cold water (no more than 20 minutes), and move it around to let the soap distribute evenly. 

Gently press the dress while still wet to remove excess water and rinse. 

Machine Wash

The dress belt loops are attached with shell buttons that are sensitive to machine wash and tend to break if pressure is applied.

For buttons and dress longevity, hand washing is highly recommended.

In the case of machine wash, avoid the use of bleach or any other harsh chemicals.

Turn the dress inside out. Use a very gentle detergent and select the delicate cycle.

The water temperature should be cold and the spin is on low. 

Dry Cleaning

Dry cleaning is preferable for greasy stains.

Air Drying

Use a flat surface to dry on a clean towel. Avoid drying it in the dryer. 

Do not hang or wring, as the dress can lose shape easily.

Shrinking

Usually, raw silk can naturally shrink. The fabric is pre-shrunk before sewing. 

Ironing

Use a steamer to get the creases out. 

Avoid ironing wet dress or spraying to prevent water-stains.

In the case of ironing, let it completely dry. 

Put the thick terry towel or cloth between the silk and the iron.

Flip the dress inside out and set the iron to low heat. 

Size Chart

Size & Measurements

L- 40 (EU), 12 (UK), 10 (US)	Cm	Inches
Double-sided (Front + Back)
Bust	112	44″
Waist	97	38″
Hips	135	53″
Single-sided (Front)
Neckline (depth)	24	9.5″
Neckline (width)	13	5″
Shoulders (length)	24	9.5″
Half-Sleeves (length)	18	7″
Half-Sleeves (width)	18	7″
Hemline (Length)
Right	92	36″
Center	102	40″
Left	109	43″

XL- 42 (EU), 14 (UK), 12 (US)	Cm	Inches
Double-sided (Front + Back)
Bust	122	48″
Waist	117	46″
Hips	142	56″
Single-sided (Front)
Neckline (depth)	24	9.5″
Neckline (width)	13	5″
Shoulders (length)	24	9.5″
Half-Sleeves (length)	18	7″
Half-Sleeves (width)	18	7″
Hemline (Length)
Right	92	36″
Center	102	40″
Left	109	43″

2XL- 44 (EU), 16 (UK), 14 (US)	Cm	Inches
Double-sided (Front + Back)
Bust	132	52″
Waist	117	46″
Hips	150	59″
Single-sided (Front)
Neckline (depth)	24	9.5″
Neckline (width)	13	5″
Shoulders (length)	24	9.5″
Half-Sleeves (length)	18	7″
Half-Sleeves (width)	18	7″
Hemline (Length)	104
Right	92	36″
Center	102	40″
Left	109	43″

3XL- 46 (EU), 18 (UK), 16 (US)	Cm	Inches
Double-sided (Front + Back)
Bust	142	56″
Waist	127	50″
Hips	152	60″
Single-sided (Front)
Neckline (depth)	24	9.5″
Neckline (width)	13	5″
Shoulders (length)	25	10″
Half-Sleeves (length)	18	7″
Half-Sleeves (width)	18	7″
Hemline (Length)	104	41″
Right	92	36″
Center	102	40″
Left	109	43″

Size Guide 

 

Video

We highly recommend checking out our Size Chart, Size Guide, and Measurement Guide. 

We often face the common problem of which size to choose from while ordering clothes online.

We feel you, thus, we compiled the best possible information to put you at ease.

 

 

Measurement Guide

Taking measurements is a fun activity. Ask your mother, aunt, sister, or even bestie to help you order the perfect dress.

All you need is a measurement tape. We highly encourage you to take accurate measurements based on your body size.

The objective is to contribute less to environmental waste and avoid the hassle of returning and waiting periods, particularly during the pandemic.

Shipping

 

Shipping Cost

Buttons & Needles offers free shipping within the European Union. 

Due to COVID 19, we reserve the right to vary shipping methods to certain destinations.

 

Customs, Import Duties, Taxes 

Buttons & Needles are not responsible for custom or import duties or any other charges related to it. 

If items are ordered internationally from outside the European Union, customs or import duties, and taxes may be incurred once your items reach their destination.

These charges vary from country to country and must be paid by you. Therefore, we advised you to get in touch with your local customs authorities for further details on costs and procedures.

Furthermore, ordered items may be inspected on arrival at port for customs purposes. Thus, we cannot guarantee that the packaging of your ordered items will be free of signs of tampering.

FAQs

 

 

How does the dress fits compare with other fashion brands? 

We optimized our sizes to better fit your body size and measurements. For example, if your size is XXL, you can order XL from us.

We highly recommend checking out our Size Guide for more information. 

 

When will you offer additional sizes?

We're collecting customer feedback and keenly listening to the preferences to improve our sizing options.

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What if the dress doesn't fit?

Free returns come with an environmental cost. Don't worry, we do care about you and would offer a free exchange for your first order.

Not sure about your perfect fit? Do not worry check out our Size Guide before ordering.

 

Where are your dresses manufactured?

The dress that looks great on you has a great background story too. It’s a labor of love, passion, and sheer determination from many individuals. Our garments are manufactured in Lahore, Pakistan. 

Discover more about our operational journey.

 

Why don’t I have tons of tags on the purchased item(s)? 

We’re glad you did notice. As a fair fashion brand, we looked deep into our packaging design to lose as much infill or mixed materials as we can. 

Explore more about our fair fashion concept. 

 

Are you available in physical stores?

It’s still pretty much on the cards. But for now, our focus is on the online stores to create awareness about fair fashion, provide stylish dresses to different size segments, and be a reason for your smile accordingly. You getting compliments is our business.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube or sign up for our newsletters to hear about new sizes, product lines, and much more.

 

Why are you called Buttons & Needles?

Buttons & Needles inspired by the community: Traditional, Artsy, Feminine, Unique.

There are 5 main branding elements: The Font (K 90), The Button Icon, The Framework Icon, & Icon, and The Needle Icon.

Discover more about our design journey.