Shank Buttons
What are Shank Buttons?
Shank buttons are buttons that have a small loop on the bottom to assist provide an surplus bit of space between the button and the garment. A shank button has a increased area on the back of the button which is accustomed sew on the button.
If you are looking for a button to close a heavy wool coat, you will want a deeper shank then if it is for final a light weight jacket. Shanks Buttons are necessity to provide space for fabric to sit in between the button and the garment when the garment is buttoned. Shanks also allow a garment to hang and drape nicely.
Types of shanks
Button Shank
Thread shank
Creating a thread shank
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