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(iv) Attach using over sewing, loop, Hooks and eyes
buttonhole or whip stitches A hook and an eye closure is a simple and
into each hole of the snap. secured method of fastening openings in
the garments. It is the strongest method of
fastening used on an opening in the garment.
Hooks and eyes are available in a variety
of sizes and types. A hook and straight eye
are used for edges that overlap whereby a
hook is placed on the overlap. For example
on waistline for skirts or trousers. A hook
and round eye are used for edges that meet.
Attaching fasteners with buttonhole
stitch through the socket.
eye
hook
Hooks
Procedure for attaching the hook
fastening
(i) Place the hook on the underside of
the right hand side of the fabric or
Attaching fasteners with oversewing garments. Naturally, the hook will
stitch through the socket. be on the right hand side and the eye
(v) Secure the thread when finished. on the left hand side for female’s
dresses. Hold the hook up to the
(vi) Set the socket pieces on the under lap edge of the fabric or garment on
of the garment. the underside by stitching across it.
socket 1
knob 2
3
hole
overwrap underwrap
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