Fastener system for fabrics

Abstract

Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems, apparatuses, and methods for removably fastening a decoration to a garment (e.g., a scarf or hat) or other decorative material, such that the decoration is secured in a desired orientation. In one implementation, a decorative fastener includes a decoration and a receiver. The decoration has a decorative member and a pin. The decorative member has a surface displaying aesthetic content and a fastening surface. The pin has a securing portion extending from the fastening surface. The securing portion has one or more securing features. The receiver has at least one receiving feature protruding from a surface and forming a plurality of fastening paths. Each of the fastening paths is configured to receive the securing portion of the pin. An orientation of the surface of the decorative member displaying the aesthetic content is based on a selection of one of the plurality of fastening paths.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A decorative fastener comprising:
 a decorative member having one or more decorative surfaces displaying aesthetic content and a fastening surface;   a pin mount fixed to the fastening surface of the decorative member, the pin mount having a channel; and   a pin having an elongated body extending from a first blunt end to a second blunt end, the elongated body having a mounting portion extending through and engaging the channel of the pin mount and a securing portion having one or more securing features.   
     
     
         2 . The decorative fastener of  claim 1 , wherein the channel and the mounting portion of the elongated body of the pin are contoured. 
     
     
         3 . The decorative fastener of  claim 1 , wherein the pin mount has at least one hole and the decorative member has at least one post extending from the fastening surface through the at least one hole, a flat tip of the at least one post fixing the pin mount to the decorative member. 
     
     
         4 . The decorative fastener of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more securing features are angled notches. 
     
     
         5 . The decorative fastener of  claim 1 , wherein the decorative member weighs up to approximately 1.5 ounces. 
     
     
         6 . The decorative fastener of  claim 1 , wherein the securing portion includes a first securing body extending from the first blunt end to the mounting portion and a second securing body extending from the second blunt end to the mounting portion. 
     
     
         7 . The decorative fastener of  claim 6 , wherein the first securing body extends substantially parallel to the second securing body.