Fasteners Closures OBJECTIVE 3 03 Buttons Two types

Fasteners & Closures OBJECTIVE 3. 03

Buttons �Two types of buttons: � Sew – through: 2 or 4“eyes” on face of button � Shank: hook (called a shank) on back of button

Buttons �Use a double-strand of matching thread to sew on buttons.

Sew-through Buttons �Must make a “shank” underneath button to make it stay on longer

Sew-through Buttons �Shank lifts up button making it easier to put it through a buttonhole. �No shank needed if button is just for decoration

How to Make a Thread Shank �Lay a pin or toothpick on top of button �Sew over pin or toothpick �Sew 4 times through each set of eyes making an X design

How to Make a Thread Shank cont’d. �Remove pin and wind thread around stitches under the button �Knot on wrong side of fabric

Shank Buttons �“Wobbly” buttons �Already have a metal or plastic shank on back of button so no thread shank is needed

Snaps �Used to hold overlapping edges together where there is not much strain �Two parts – ball half and socket half �Use a double-strand of matching thread.

Snaps �Always attach ball half 1 st �After sewing on ball half, put chalk on ball and press against other piece of fabric to mark spot to sew on socket half. �Sew 4 times from inside snap eye to outside edge of snap.

Hook and Eye �Two kinds: Round eye & hook – used for neckline of dresses /shirts Straight eye (bar) & hook – use for waistbands on pants/skirts

Hook and Eye �Attach hook first. It should not hang off edge of fabric a little bit. �Mark placement of eye. Eye should hang off edge of fabric. �Use a double-strand of matching thread.

Hook and Eye �Sew 4 times through each eye of hook and eye. �Also – sew under hook so it will not flip up.

Buttonholes �Sew buttonholes on a garment 1 st, then sew on buttons �Mark button placement by opening center of buttonhole to mark �Cut buttonhole opening using small, sharp scissors

Buttonholes �Buttonholes are on: Right front on women’s clothing Left front on men’s clothing

Hook and Loop Tape �Best known as Velcro �Two nylon strips that intermesh

Hook and Loop Tape �Best way to attach is by machine-stitching �Can also hand-sew but it is thick �Does not need a special tool to apply

Hook and Loop Tape �Hook half (rough side) should not be attached to part of garment that would scratch your skin

Hook and Loop Tape �Found on jackets, sportswear, shoes, children’s clothes