My mother has arthritis and can no longer easily button her shirts (or pull up zippers). Although I don't sew, I thought I could replace the buttons with Velcro tabs.
So I'm looking for advice on how to do this. I'm wondering if the self-adhesive tabs last through many washings in the washing machine, or if they need to be sewed on. If they need to be sewed on, what is the best way (an X through the circle tab?). Finally is there any brand or "model" that's better for clothing. Thanks!
2007-06-10 12:01:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Great idea, but a tiny bit trickier than you probably hoped. To make the blouse look right, you would have to remove the buttons and re-sew them on top (so the blouse had the appearance of being buttoned when closed). But easily done. At the same time you can sew the velcro tabs on the back (behind the shirt, behind the button) and the other half of the velcro tab where the button originally was. Should work great. The sticky velcro won't last through a wash and dry. Has to be sewn. Good luck.
2007-06-10 12:12:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi:
I hot glue the velcro on because it is difficult to sew and will show through the fabric. If you remove the button, it will leave tiny holes in the fabric over which you can also hot glue the button. That way all the buttons will still be in their "original place" and your mom will be able to easily fasten her blouses or other tops by pushing the velcro together. It is also much easier to "rip" open the blouse or shirt using velcro.
Unfortunately, using velcro does not work as well on waistbands. People's waists tend to get bigger during the day or in the winter, and your mom would be embarrassed if her waist band popped open -- always at the wrong time.
you can attach a chain to the zippers, especially those that are on her back. The chain could be tucked inside the back neckline, making it easy to grasp, pull out, and then to pull down to open the zipper and remove the top. Using a pull chain will work on skirt or pants zippers.
2007-06-10 13:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by kathydu52 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Velcro Shirts
2016-11-06 23:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by kristel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try to sew it on a machine. Trust me. It doesn't work out.
Go to a fabric store for advice. They may make velcro with special adhesive just for clothes.
Or try one long strip. But hand sew it in several places. Like tacking it. So when she pulls on it the adhesive won't be strained.
Good luck.
2007-06-10 12:13:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The stick-on ones don't stay. They're meant for items that will only be washed once a year.
Any brand of sew-on hook & loop will do. Instead of tabs, use long strips so she doesn't have to be so precise. Sew along the edges. Good luck to your mom.
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2007-06-11 01:28:53 · answer #5 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if there is a website to refer to. but I can share my idea with you. Fold the sleeves to the elbow. Fold it so that the wrist part is not concealed. Sew a button similar to the colour of the shirt on both side of the sleeves. Button it to the sleeves that you have folded up. Wear a belt around your waist. This works best with a black, cotton mens shirt. You can go with a thick white belt. Change the button into white or red ones depending on the colour of the belt you choose to wear.
2016-03-13 08:43:33 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy the velco that has to be sew on and use a glue called "Ok to wash it" It is made for just this reason. To glue on jewels and things and they wash when needed. I would leave the button on buy the round velco use a clothes pin to hold them will the glue sets.
2007-06-10 19:08:22 · answer #7 · answered by Prncess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋