Lesson

2
Types of
Fasteners for
Ladies Blouse
This is the final stage in making a
blouse. Careful application of the
finishing touches
should be applied to give the nearly
finished output a more quality
feature.
Knowledge of the fasteners to be
applied should be well crafted to match
them well
to the garment.
Below are the different types of
fasteners that you can put on your
blouse. For your
lady's blouse, I would recommend
putting buttons on it or snap fasteners.
Let us
check how fasteners are attached to your
ladies’ blouse.
Unit VI. Clothing Construction: Drafting and Clothing Construction
(Types of Fasteners)
Objectives:
The student will be able to......
a. Identify different types of fasteners used in clothing.
b. Understand the functions and purposes of each type of fastener.
c. Demonstrate proficiency in using various fasteners, including buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, and loops.
 This is the final stage in making a blouse. Careful application of the finishing touches should be applied
to give the nearly finished output a more quality feature. Knowledge of the fasteners to be applied should be
well crafted to match them well to the garment.

Below are the different types of fasteners that you can put on your blouse. For your lady's blouse, I
would recommend putting buttons on it or snap fasteners. Let us check how fasteners are attached to your
ladies’ blouse.

A. Buttons
Buttons are one of the oldest forms of fastening. They come in many shapes and sizes and can be
made from a variety of materials including shell, bone, plastic, nylon, and metal. Buttons are sewn to the fabric
either through holes on their face or through a hole in the stalk called a shank, which is at the back. Buttons
are normally sewn by hand, although a two-hole button can be sewn by machine.

a. Sewing on a 2-Hole button- This is the most popular type of button and requires a thread shank to be made
when sewing in place. A toothpick will help you to sew on this type of button.

1. Position the button on the fabric. Start with a double stitch and double
thread in the needle.

2. Place the toothpick on top of the button. Sew up and down through the
holes, going over the stick.

3. Remove the toothpick.

4. Wrap the thread around the thread loops under the button to make a
shank.

5. Take the thread to the back of the fabric.

6. Buttonhole stitch over the loop of threads on the back of the work.

b. Sewing on a 4-hole button- This is stitched in the same way as for a two-
hole button except that the threads make an X over the button on the front.

1. Position the button on the fabric. Place a toothpick on the button.

3. Remove the toothpick

4. Wrap the thread around the thread loops under the button to make the
shank.

5. On the reverse of the fabric, buttonhole sew over the thread loops in an X
shape.

c. Sewing on a Shanked Button- when sewing this type of button in place, use a
toothpick under the button to enable you to make a thread shank on the
underside of the fabric.

1. Position the button on the fabric. Hold a toothpick on the other side of the
fabric, behind the button.

2. Using double thread, sew the button to the fabric, through the shank

3. Be sure each stitch goes through the fabric and around the toothpick
beneath.

4. Remove the toothpick. Work buttonhole stitch over the looped thread shank.

B. Snap Fastener
Snap Fasteners are used where a lightweight fastening is needed. They are available in a black or silver metal
finish in a range of sizes. Small, clear plastic snaps may be used on fine fabrics. There are many types of non-
sew snap with a decorative metal or colored caps, which are attached using a special tool or a hammer.

a. Snap Fastener. Made from nylon or metal, this fastener is formed from a ball
and socket, which simply press or snap together and are easily pulled apart.

b. Non-sew Snap Fastener. This fastener has a decorative metal cap. The fabric is
held between the socket stud and the stud cap. The other edge is held between
the ball stud and the rivet. The two sides then snap together.

c. Non-sew covered snap. Designed to look like a covered button, this ball-
and-socket fastener is available in a kit containing five pieces that snap
together. It is covered by a circle of fabric.

C. Hook and Eye

Hooks are versatile fasteners that can fit into both straight bars and round eyes and are strong enough not to
open under stress.
1. Standard hook and eye. These fasteners have a looped eye for use on adjoining fabric edges or a straight
eye for use with lapped fabric edges.

Hook with Looped Eye Hook with Straight Eye

2. Covered hook and eye. This set has a looped eye. It is used on
coats, jackets, and garments made from deep-pile fabrics.

3. Skirt hook and bar. This sturdy set is used on pants and skirt waistbands. The design stops the hook from
slipping off the straight eye.

D. Zipper

The zipper is the most used of all fastenings. There are many types available, in a variety of lengths, colors,
and materials, but they all fall into one of five categories: skirt or pant zippers, metal or jeans zippers, invisible
zippers, open-ended zippers, and decorative zippers.
 E. Magnetic Tape

Magnetic tape embedded in fabric functions as a versatile closure system, providing secure fastening without
the need for traditional clasps or zippers. Additionally, it offers structural support in garments, aiding in
posture correction or orthopedic applications. Beyond its utilitarian roles, magnetic tape can also serve
decorative purposes and enable the integration of sensors for smart textile applications.

F. Attaching Snap Fastener

1. Fasten the thread firmly to the wrong side of the overlapping edge. Such the
ball stud to this edge, without stitching through to the right side. Finish with
backstitches at the stud edge.

2. Close the opening. Pass a pin through the center of the ball stud to mark the
position for the socket stud. Mark the point with another pin or a dressmaker’s
pencil.

3. Stitch the Socket Stud firmly to the right side of the underlapping edge in the
same way as the ball stud. Use four stitches to secure each hole and
backstitches as the base.

G. Trimming Technique

(Techniques for Trimming and Finishing)

Trimming and finishing techniques vary depending on the type of garment being made and the
materials being used. Here are some of the most common techniques:
 Cutting

Cutting is the process of trimming excess fabric from a garment to ensure that it is the correct size and shape.
It is done using scissors, rotary cutters, or computerized cutting machines.

Stitching

Stitching is the process of sewing different parts of a garment together. It can be done by hand or by machine,
and there are many different types of stitches that can be used, such as straight stitches, zigzag stitches, and
decorative stitches.

Pressing

Pressing is the process of using an iron to flatten and shape different parts of a garment. It is done to ensure
that the garment has a professional and polished appearance.
 Finishing

Finishing is the final step in the trimming and finishing process. It involves adding the final touches to the
garment, such as buttons, zippers, hems, and decorative elements.

Prepared By:

Donita Rose Pradez

Teacher Intern