Taunton



Yes!
I want expert
sewing tips, fabric
reviews, and more.
Renew subscription
Give a Gift


Sewing Basics
Garment Construction
Design
Fabric
Fitting
Embellishments
Embroidery
Tools & Supplies
Home Decoration
Quilting
Video Tips
Online Extras

Threads eLetter


In the Current Issue
Advertiser Index
Sewing Corner
Magazine Index
Contact the Staff
Author Guidelines
Buy Back Issues
Order Slipcases
Threads eLetter





GARMENT CONSTRUCTION TIP
Foolproof Buttonhole Sizing

To find the perfect buttonhole size to fit a button, wrap a piece of narrow twill tape around the button (including the shank if there is one) and mark the length. Half that length is the buttonhole size.


-- Louise Cutting


Adapted from "Sleuthing the World of Ready-to-Wear," Threads magazine, December 2002/January 2003 (#104), p. 50; photo: Sloan Howard.

© 2003 The Taunton Press, Inc.





All the Tips      NEXT TIP       


Taunton Home | Books & Videos | Contact Us | Customer Service

Privacy Policy | Copyright Notice | Taunton Guarantee | About Us | Work for Us | Advertise | Press Room


Fine Woodworking | Fine Homebuilding | Inspired House | Fine Cooking | Fine Gardening | Threads | CraftStylish