Choosing buttons for a coat

The most popular and demanded fastener for any coat model is stylish buttons. They are most often functional, but they may well play the role of a decorative element of clothing. Buttons on modern coats can be neatly sewn in one or two rows.

The most ancient buttons were found in India, but they were used not as a fastener, but as a decoration. They were mainly made from shells. Some time later, Turkey also began to make, but already from stone, then they began to quickly spread throughout Germany, which served as a very convenient element for combining clothes.

In past centuries, these products served as a talisman and magical amulet. Mostly, buttons were worn by very rich people. Made of gold, silver and ivory, they defiantly showed the wealth of their owner.

Nowadays, buttons can be considered the main part of various types of clothing: coats and fur coats, suits and dresses, jackets and skirts, trousers and shirts, and many other things. Correctly selected fasteners will be able to decorate the product, emphasize all its positive aspects, they are often an original decor element, a catchy chord that gives a special sound to the appearance of many things.

For different garments, buttons of different sizes and shapes are needed. A button that is too small will not perform its function on a coat, and a button that is too large will ruin the look of a light dress. Coat fasteners are usually quite bulky - these large pieces are immediately noticeable, they can be in different shapes, not necessarily round - for example, they can be long wedge-shaped or have a square shape.

If you want to choose coat buttons, then a lot will depend on the preference of the designer, the specific model of the product, the type and color of the fabric.

You can easily purchase coat fasteners in specialized stores. According to the material of manufacture, they can be:

• plastic;
• metal (most often there are iron and copper);
• wooden;
• leather;
• combined from several types of materials at once;
• covered with fabric.

By the number of punctures, buttons are:

• for 2 punctures;
• for 4 punctures;
• large leg options;
• large products on a half-foot.

Other than that, fang-like fasteners can also have a place on your coat. To create a hidden type of buttons, beautiful sew-on buttons with a magnetic fastening system are selected.

The originally selected buttons can add charm to the image, make your coat or dress elegant. To achieve all this, you need to choose the right buttons, not forgetting to combine them with other decor and details of your outfit. The combination of the buttons of the set with your figure is also important.

Often there is such a variant of a coat as a duffle coat - stylish buttons here look like fangs and are made of wood and bone. Both types were at one time equally convenient for sailors, because the shape of the buttons made it easy to handle fasteners.

Although quite rare, rather large, but transparent buttons can be used for a coat - they beautifully decorate the product, making it stand out from any other models.

Many overcoat buttons are actively used by needlewomen for decorative purposes. - simply decorate a beautiful blouse or trousers with them, turning these wardrobe elements into creative and fashionable options.

The density of the main coat fabric can affect the size and volume of the selected fastener. For dense, heavy fabrics, you need to choose the appropriate buttons. Experts recommend choosing options of at least 20 mm in diameter, for 4 punctures, not thin.

For thin demi-season coat fabrics, you can choose both large buttons and smaller ones. The thickness of the product can also be reduced. Buttonholes can be sewn over the top of the main fabric or cut into the sides.

Also, the clasp on the coat can be hidden - hidden under a special side.