Cover button template tool and method for using same

An improved method of forming a cover button and insuring that the desired image, pattern, or indicia of the fabric or cloth will appear on the face of the cover button, the steps comprising:

• utilizing a transparent cover button template having a planar upper surface and a planar lower surface, and a circular outer periphery, said transparent cover button template having a central circular aperture defined by an inner side wall sized to a dimension of a button shell;
• sliding said transparent cover button template over said fabric or cloth until said desired indicia, image, or design is positioned within said central aperture, the radial distance from said inner side wall of said central circular aperture to said circular outer periphery defining an amount of excess circumferential material to be folded into said rear cavity of a button shell;
• cutting said fabric or cloth about said circular outer periphery of said transparent cover button template;
• positioning said cut fabric, indicia, image, or pattern face down over a cover kit mold;
• positioning said button shell over said cloth in said mold and pressing downwardly;
• folding said excess circumferential material of said cut fabric or cloth into said rear cavity of said button shell;
• positioning a button back over said rear cavity of said button shell;
• and
• pressing said button back into snap fit relationship with said button shell forming said cover button.