Distinctive braid buttons

Article Abstract:

Braid buttons are attractive and easy to make. Whether one is making ring, checkerboard-square or square-chevron buttons, all it takes is to wrap soutache or any trim on the mold. These buttons can also be detachable for easy removal before the garment is cleaned.

Buttons, Braid, Braid (Textile)

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Hemp: the forgotten fabric

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Hemp fabrics have advantages over other fabrics in dressmaking applications. These fabrics are durable and are perfect for fabric painting. In using hemp as a material, factors such as cutting, interfacings, linings and seams must be considered.

Hemp, Hemp (Fiber)

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The frog - a princely closure

Article Abstract:

Frogs can serve as embellishments in a dress or used in place of buttonholes. Whether straight, palmate, flat-weave or figure-eight, frogs are a more presentable alternative to ordinary buttonholes.

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