Buttons

[Khandro]

Should a button with two thread holes be sewn on with the holes vertical or horizontal, please? (This is a serious question!)

[Mamyalynne]

Traditionally vertical.

[hc4361]

Horizontal unless you are sewing the button on to a narrow placket, when it should be sewn vertically

[Khandro]

Thanks. I'm not sewing it though, I'm drawing it. Vertically seems to be 'right'.

[atalanta]

If the buttonhole is horizontal sew horizontally. If the buttonhole is vertical, sew vertically.

[stuey]

Khandro, if what you're drawing is not too serious, draw it attached at 45 degree angle, and see if you get any comments and what they are.

[jourdain2]

I go with atalanta and I've done a lot of dressmaking. e.g. buttons up the front of a shirt are sewn vertically, those on cuffs, horizontally.

[Khandro]

jourdain; I have followed your directive (it is on a shirt in a portrait). Down the front, vertical, and on the cuff and breast pocket, horizontal.
You may be pleased to know you have made a small contribution to art! :0)

[jourdain2]

Thrilled and delighted, Khandro! :o)

[RATTER15]

Draw buttons with 4 holes, problem sorted!