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Practical guides to buttons, zippers, elastics, labels, ribbons and all sewing accessories – sizes, types and how to attach them.

Common Eyelet Setting Mistakes – Causes and How to Fix Them Common Eyelet Setting Mistakes – Causes and How to Fix Them Eyelet setting mistakes are very common, especially when you're using a hand tool or working with a new material. Read more → Eyelets for Bags, Shoes and Belts – Types, Sizes and Tips Eyelets for Bags, Shoes and Belts – Types, Sizes and Tips Eyelets for bags, shoes and belts have to withstand friction, tension and daily wear while still looking good on leather, faux leather... Read more → Eyelets vs Rivets – What Is the Difference and When to Use Each Eyelets vs Rivets – What Is the Difference and When to Use Each Eyelets and rivets are often confused because both are small metal parts fixed by pressure rather than sewing. Read more → Eyelets for Curtains, Banners and Tarpaulins – Sizes and Spacing Eyelets for Curtains, Banners and Tarpaulins – Sizes and Spacing Eyelets for curtains, banners and tarpaulins take far more strain than those on clothing. Read more → Eyelet Sizes Explained – How to Choose the Right Number Eyelet Sizes Explained – How to Choose the Right Number Eyelet sizes are the first thing to sort out before you order. Read more → Metal or Plastic Zipper – Which to Choose for Jeans, Jackets and Bags Metal or Plastic Zipper – Which to Choose for Jeans, Jackets and Bags Metal or plastic zipper – it's a choice everyone faces when making or mending jeans, a jacket or a bag. Read more → How to Choose Zipper Length – Measuring Guide and Chart by Garment How to Choose Zipper Length – Measuring Guide and Chart by Garment How to choose zipper length is one of the most common questions in sewing and clothing repairs. Read more → How to Sew an Invisible Zipper in a Dress or Skirt – Step by Step How to Sew an Invisible Zipper in a Dress or Skirt – Step by Step An invisible zipper, also called a concealed zip, is the neatest way to close a dress or skirt – from the outside... Read more → How to Shorten a Zipper – Coil, Metal and Separating, Step by Step How to Shorten a Zipper – Coil, Metal and Separating, Step by Step Learning how to shorten a zipper is easier than it looks, and it is often quicker than hunting for a zip in... Read more → Zipper Sizes No.3, No.5 and No.8 – How to Choose the Right Gauge Zipper Sizes No.3, No.5 and No.8 – How to Choose the Right Gauge Zipper sizes are marked with a number – No.3, No.5, No.8 and, less often, No.4, No.7 or No.10 – and understanding it... Read more → Clothing Label Sizes and Placement – A Complete Guide Clothing Label Sizes and Placement – A Complete Guide Clothing label sizes and placement affect the look of a garment, how comfortable it is to wear and whether the buyer can... Read more → Labels for Handmade Items – How to Brand Your Small Business Labels for Handmade Items – How to Brand Your Small Business Labels for handmade items turn a beautifully made piece into a branded product. Read more → How to Sew a Label onto Clothing – By Hand and by Machine How to Sew a Label onto Clothing – By Hand and by Machine How do you sew a label onto clothing so it sits flat, stays put and doesn't itch? The answer depends on the... Read more → Woven vs Printed Labels – Key Differences and How to Choose Woven vs Printed Labels – Key Differences and How to Choose Woven vs printed labels is the first decision anyone launching a clothing brand has to make. Read more → Laundry Symbols on Clothing Labels – What Every Sign Means Laundry Symbols on Clothing Labels – What Every Sign Means Laundry symbols on a clothing label tell you, in five tiny icons, how to wash, bleach, dry, iron and professionally clean a... Read more → Buttons for a Blazer or Suit – Number, Size and Material Buttons for a Blazer or Suit – Number, Size and Material Buttons for a blazer or suit are a small detail that everyone notices – the right size, colour and material make a... Read more → Wooden Buttons for Knitwear and Children's Clothes – How to Choose Wooden Buttons for Knitwear and Children's Clothes – How to Choose Wooden buttons for knitwear and children's clothes are among the most natural and cosy finishing touches. Read more → Polyester Buttons – Benefits and How to Choose the Right Ones Polyester Buttons – Benefits and How to Choose the Right Ones Polyester buttons are the most widely used buttons in the garment industry – from shirts and dresses to blazers and coats. Read more → Coconut Buttons – What They Are and Which Garments They Suit Coconut Buttons – What They Are and Which Garments They Suit Coconut buttons are natural buttons made from the hard shell of the coconut. Read more → Metal Jeans Buttons – Types, Sizes and How to Attach Them Metal Jeans Buttons – Types, Sizes and How to Attach Them Metal jeans buttons are some of the hardest-working details in any wardrobe – they hold the waistband through every sit, bend and... Read more → Metal label, logo, and garment tag – strong brand identity Metal label, logo, and garment tag – strong brand identity The metal logo tag immediately elevates the perceived quality of the garment. Here are the available options and how to order them. Read more → Metal lapel pins – a personalized accessory for men and women Metal lapel pins – a personalized accessory for men and women The metal lapel pin is a small but very noticeable detail. It can feature a brand logo or serve as a stylish... Read more → Corozo button – natural elegance and sustainability in a single detail Corozo button – natural elegance and sustainability in a single detail If you value natural materials, corozo deserves your attention. Here is how these buttons are made and why fashion brands choose them. Read more → What is a horn button – a natural material with a long tradition What is a horn button – a natural material with a long tradition The horn button is a classic in men's fashion – from English jackets to high-quality coats. Here is why it is so... Read more →