May 20, 2024 · Take a look at the placket on your favorite shirt, the part that has all the buttons. There’s a good chance that most of the holes are stitched vertically. But if you look carefully, …

Sep 3, 2020 · Something I’ve noticed on a number of my button-down shirts - the bottom button has a buttonhole that is horizontal, not vertical like the rest. What’s the reason? I’m guessing it …

Oct 25, 2023 · Sewing buttonholes is an integral part of the garment construction process! Not only are buttons and buttonholes an important fastening method, but they can also add a …

Aug 28, 2017 · In a button-down shirt, the buttons are placed in the center front. That makes perfect sense, right? You want the buttons to be exactly where the center is, not a little skewed …

Nov 14, 2024 · Buttonholes are fairly quick and easy to sew. All it requires from you is a bit of patience and some careful marking and measuring beforehand. Keep reading to learn how to …

If you find your buttons don’t stay closed like they used to due to fraying or stretching, don’t fret; here are a few simple steps to repair a worn-out buttonhole and get your daily driver denim …

Button stands reflect the width of the button and are generally twice as wide as the diameter of the actual button. The button sits in the middle of the button stand – the button straddles the …

Nov 4, 2016 · Learn about the different types of buttonholes available for fastening your buttons depending on their making, orientation and shape.

Do you have a shirt with one button that always comes unbuttoned? If so, you need to shorten that buttonhole. Would you like to change the look of a garment by changing all the buttons to …

Dec 4, 2019 · If the garment is a shirt that has buttonholes and a placket that goes right the way up to the neck/collar, you can also consider if you are going to wear the button placket open or …