Margaret J. Blair's system of sewing and garment drafting (1904)
Blair, Margaret J. (Margaret Josephine), b. 1863 · St. Paul, Minn., Webb publishing co. · leaf 65
preferred to hooks and eyes, as the latter mayshow a rust stain after laundering. The buttonholesshould be made in the right-hand side. Hooks and eyes are used principally on dresses thatare not to be washed, and are sewed to the lining, thusbeing covered by the fancy front. If sewed on… … BUTTON HOLES. Buttonholes:—In making buttonholes, always usebuttonhole scissors to cut them. Overhand the edgesclosely, not taking in any deeper than necessary to holdthe threads. In working a buttonhole, always begin atthe end farthest from the edge of the material, workingfrom the right towards…
Sewing · Garment cutting · Dressmaking
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