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(iv) The fabric design: For example, (iii) Fastenings must be opposite to
button and buttonholes are suitable one another to ensure the opening
for woven fabrics. on agarment lies flat when closed.
(v) The style of an opening: (iv) Fastenings should be attached after
Use small fastenings for the openings completing the opening except for
with narrow wraps. bound buttonholes and Rouleau
(vi) The weight of the fabric: Use light loops.
fastenings for light weight fabrics. (v) Always attach fastenings on a
For instance, ribbon for lightweight double layer of fabric to make
fabrics. them strong and last long.
(vii) The age of the wearer: Use (vi) If the garment is washable, the
appropriate fastenings for an fastenings should also be washable.
appropriate age of the wearer.
Example Velcro and ribbons are (vii) They should be sufficient in
suitable for children’s wear. numbers and evenly spaced
(viii) The cost of the fastenings: Avoid to keep the opening closed.
using cheap fasteners as they
cannot last long and can spoil Types of fastenings: There are different
the appearance of the garment. types of fastenings including:
Note: Effective ways of working on Buttons and buttonholes, press studs
fastenings require knowledge and (snap fastenings), hooks and eyes,
skills on the choice, position and hooks and bars or loops, Velcro, zip, the
the procedures of attaching them strings and Rouleau loops and buttons.
so that they can last longer.
Rules for attaching fastenings: Rules for Methods for attaching fastenings
attaching fastenings are important as they There are two main methods for fixing
guide you on attaching fastenings to ensure or attaching fastenings on a garment:
good results. The following are the rules
for attaching fastenings on a garment: (i) The conspicuous (unconcealed)
(i) The fastenings should be as methods in which the fastenings
inconspicuous as possible when are seen to the outer part of the
attached to the garment unless garment. This method is used for
used as decoration. Choose colours functional or decorative purpose.
that match well with the fabric (ii) The inconspicuous (concealed)
of the garment for good results. method, which is invisible to the
(ii) Fastenings must be correctly outer part of the garment used
attached to the garment for for functional purposes only.
the garment to drape well.
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