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Start with the ones

you like in the chart below

Choosing buttonhole style and size _

Each buttonholing situation will be differ-

ent so you will want to experiment with

your garment, considering fabric and placement of button, Here are some basic

applications:

Built-in buttonholes (described previously) are ideal for one or two buttons used on waist- band or cuff, or for "belt slots."

Straight buttonholes (lower left) are most popular for everyday sewing --for series of buttons on dress, blouse, vest, jacket or coat.

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Keyhole buttonholes are a variation of the

above, with an enlarged opening at one end to allow more room for button shank. These are

normally used in tailored vests, jackets, coats.

Eyelet buttonholes (another variation of

"straight") most often are used for studs on skirts or holes for tongues of belt buckles.

Purl-edge buttonholes are made by stitching a

larger straight buttonhole on top of a narrow one -- for a unique look.

Bound buttonholes -- made with extra fabric

"hemming" the hole -- provide "professional look" to dresses, lackets, coats and for con-

trasting, decorative buttonholes.

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