Linen tape is used to secure four small regimental buttons, as seen in this inside view. The knee band is sewn to the button and buttonhole stand, which overlap it. Not visible here is another button sewn to the knee band on the same side as the others. Blocked by the buttonhole stand is another […]
Read more "Leg Buttons"So with the hooks and eyes secured over the form, and all the buttons buttoned this happened. Pinning the side seams makes the inside curve of the lapels so severe that the buttons are now too close together. Note to self: in future, sew on hooks and eyes BEFORE the buttons. Time to cut all […]
Read more "&%$##*&^%@!"Eighteenth-century tailors had an interesting way of attaching buttons. Clothing was built to last. Buttons sewn on with thread are apt to fall off. Eventually, the cloth will rip. Besides–what if you wanted to change your buttons? Below the four buttons in the picture are two helpful tools: a small bone awl and a glass […]
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