Vertical buttonholes C are placed
50
that the
centre tine A of the garment is "inthe centre of
the buttonbole, as shown.
•
Mark
the
ends
of
each
bunonhole
horizontallv aaoss the centre line basting
and use the centre line rnarking as the
buttonhole guide when stitching.
Buttonhole Length
•
The buttonhole length should be just long
enough to allow the button to slip through
the opening without stretching
it,
•
To rnake sure the measurement is corract,
cut a slit. in a saap of fabric equal to the
diameter of the biitton vou intend to use.
•
Inaease length of opening until button slips
through easilv,
This test is particularlv advisable for buttons of
unusual shape or thickness.
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