Types of Buttonholes

This text discusses the different types of buttonholes and how they are made. It also covers the use of gimp in buttonholes and the button sewing machine.

Questions

• What are the two types of buttonholes?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of buttonhole?
• What is gimp and how is it used in buttonholes?
• What is the button sewing machine?

Answers

• There are two types of buttonholes: buttonhole cut before stitch and buttonhole cut after stitch.
• Buttonhole cut before stitch is neater but the position of the buttonhole cannot be changed. Buttonhole cut after stitch is not as neat but the position of the buttonhole can be changed.
• Gimp is a stiff thread that is positioned at the edge of the buttonhole under the stitches. It gives the buttonhole a more bulkiness or raised effect.
• The button sewing machine is used to sew buttons onto garments. It can sew buttons with two holes, four holes, or shanks.