You plan to attach a flat 1/2-in. button to a garment. The size of the buttonhole should be what?
A. 1/2 in.
B. 5/8 in.
C. 1 in.
D. 3/8 in.
2007-11-29 07:31:07 · 7 answers · asked by lilmizzy16 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
D will work if the button has a low profile. A if it is thick. You want the hole slightly smaller, the fabric will stretch just a little and it won't come undone at embarasing moments.
2007-11-29 07:35:44 · answer #1 · answered by An Angry Viking 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To determine the buttonhole size, wrap a narrow strip of paper or non-stretch string or twill tape around the button at its greatest vertical circumference (thickness). Hold it securely and slip the button out. Flatten the loop. Add 1/16" to the resulting length. That’s the buttonhole size.
2007-11-29 15:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by MIKEnJAPAN 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
D - at least according to the button and buttonhole on my sweater!
2007-11-29 15:34:28 · answer #3 · answered by sandwest 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think b. 5/8 in.
2007-11-29 15:33:57 · answer #4 · answered by Morgan B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A - will work nice and tight.
2007-11-29 15:34:00 · answer #5 · answered by ear person 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
D... they stretch if you have used mercerized thread.
2007-11-29 15:34:59 · answer #6 · answered by Gina C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
D. should be fine
2007-11-29 15:46:29 · answer #7 · answered by Toffy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋