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2. Button - Wikipedia

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   Flat or sew-through buttons have holes through which thread is sewn to attach the button. [30] Flat buttons may be attached by sewing machine rather than by hand and may be used with heavy fabrics by working a thread shank to extend the height of the button above the fabric.

3. Buttonhole stitch - Wikipedia

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   Traditionally, this stitch has been used to secure the edges of buttonholes. [3] In addition to reinforcing buttonholes and preventing cut fabric from raveling, buttonhole stitches are used to make stems in crewel embroidery, to make sewn eyelets, to attach applique to ground fabric, and as couching stitches.

4. Bar tack - Wikipedia

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   The bar commonly varies between 1 ⁄ 16 to 1 ⁄ 8 inch (1.6 to 3.2 mm) in width and 1 ⁄ 4 to 3 ⁄ 8 inch (6.4 to 9.5 mm) in length. In some garments, such as jeans, the bar tack will be sewn in a contrasting color. Similar stitches to the bar tack include the arrowhead tack and crow's foot tack. [5]

5. Glossary of sewing terms - Wikipedia

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   The tape's width varies from about 1/2" to about 3" (10mm to 75mm) depending on applications. Bias tape is used in making piping , binding seams, finishing raw edges, etc. It is often used on the edges of quilts , placemats, and bibs, around armhole and neckline edges instead of a facing, and as a simple strap or tie for casual bags or clothing.

6. Pin - Wikipedia

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   Pins have extra sharp tips for penetrating thick iron-on patches; their size and length also make them suitable for quilting; they have glass heads that will not melt if pressed in an iron. Quilting pins: 30 (0.6 mm) 1 + 7 ⁄ 8 in (48 mm) Quilting pins are exceptionally long and often have glass heads. Silk pins: 0.5 mm: 1 + 7 ⁄ 16 in (37 mm)

7. Buttonholer - Wikipedia

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   121908 buttonholer [2] no old-style without a plastic body made exclusively in the USA similar mechanical design to 'Lenox' "Famous" Buttonhole Maker', but significantly lighter. Where Lenox' "Famous" used chromed cast metal, the 121795 / 121908 has a stamped sheet metal case. cardboard box low 160506 yes* black metal body