Sewing on a button

[madzone]

Oh, and for best and the most aesthetically pleasing result, the direction of the stitches should be the same as the buttonhole - ie, vertical buttonhole, vertical stitching on the button.

(more inportant on 2 hole or shank buttons)

Ooooh, you're good

 

[Kanda]

Just ask them for a left handed needle, that should sort it

We don't have any in the house...

 

[madzone]

It'll take someone else 2 minutes too... and?

Lazy tart.

I'm the sort of dozy woman that would go 'Oh, give it to me I'll do it' instead of making them learn it themselves

 

[cesare]

We don't have any in the house...

I doubt you'll find them anywhere, that's the point (ho ho)

 

[marty21]

Lazy tart.

I'm the sort of dozy woman that would go 'Oh, give it to me I'll do it' instead of making them learn it themselves

we depend on ladies like yourself

 

[felixthecat]

Ooooh, you're good

Lived with a nan who was a tailor(ess). I am a button sewing on/buttonhole expert

 

[felixthecat]

Btw I am completely horrified by those who said buy a new shirt!

Honestly, you'd buy a new shirt because a button came off??

 

[marty21]

Btw I am completely horrified by those who said buy a new shirt!

Honestly, you'd buy a new shirt because a button came off??

probably wait for 2 buttons to come off tbf

 

[cesare]

Does anyone else have a button jar? Or three

 

[felixthecat]

Does anyone else have a button jar? Or three

Oh yes.

 

[cesare]

Oh yes.

There's a fabulous button shop behind/near St Christopher's Place. I'm just as bad with beads.

 

[madzone]

What is it about buttons?

When I go to knitting and stitching shows it's the button stands that people make a beeline for (me included)

I *heart* buttons.

 

[cesare]

What is it about buttons?

When I go to knitting and stitching shows it's the button stands that people make a beeline for (me included)

I *heart* buttons.

There's something comforting about running your hands through them. And some of them are incredibly intricate. They appeal to my magpie instinct. I like sequins too.

 

[Madusa]

I did a thread a while back about an ex colleague proper cooing over a button catalogue with endless samples sewn into the book.

 

[cesare]

I did a thread a while back about an ex colleague proper cooing over a button catalogue with endless samples sewn into the book.

Good taste

Buttons are very versatile, you can stick them onto homemade cards.

 

[madzone]

I did a thread a while back about an ex colleague proper cooing over a button catalogue with endless samples sewn into the book.

I would have stolen it

 

[Madusa]

Good taste

Buttons are very versatile, you can stick them onto homemade cards.

I just use them to make sure that my clothes dont fall off.

 

[cesare]

I just use them to make sure that my clothes dont fall off.

Better than zips, imo.

 

[Madusa]

Better than zips, imo.

Depends on the garment. Generally, Jackets with zips, Coat with both, jeans with button flys, shirts with buttons.

 

[cesare]

Depends on the garment. Generally, Jackets with zips, Coat with both, jeans with button flys, shirts with buttons.

Awr you're being pragmatic again I was thinking of the collectability quotient

 

[Madusa]

Awr you're being pragmatic again I was thinking of the collectability quotient

Oh, I dont know about that!

 

[cesare]

Oh, I dont know about that!

I agree with your garment and zip v button distribution btw. Except for denim jackets

 

[Madusa]

I agree with your garment and zip v button distribution btw. Except for denim jackets

Oh, generally, I was thinking more about leather jackets and those light sports jackets you get where only a zip will do but of course, buttons are the only suitable fastener for a denim jacket. Quite right.

 

[cesare]

Oh, generally, I was thinking more about leather jackets and those light sports jackets you get where only a zip will do but of course, buttons are the only suitable fastener for a denim jacket. Quite right.

The occasional bit of velcro doesn't go amiss, but it has to be used sparingly imo.

 

[Madusa]

The occasional bit of velcro doesn't go amiss, but it has to be used sparingly imo.

Example where this is acceptable use on a garmet for the use of a fully fuctioning adult, who isnt a stripper may be needed.

 

[Madusa]

Actually, maybe Kanda should opt for velcro shirts.

 

[cesare]

Example where this is acceptable use on a garmet for the use of a fully fuctioning adult, who isnt a stripper may be needed.

I've got a jacket with loads of zips and velcro on it

 

[cesare]

Actually, maybe Kanda should opt for velcro shirts.

Great idea

 

[Madusa]

I've got a jacket with loads of zips and velcro on it

I bet you have.

 

[cesare]

I bet you have.

Makes typing hard