I have always looked back longingly at the slow and methodical pace of life before the 20th century; when letters took months to reach their destinations and riding a train at 40 mph was the fastest one could travel. Now, don’t get me wrong, I am ever so grateful for […]
November 2013
Though buttons have been around since the beginning of civilization, they weren’t commonly used to fasten clothing until the Germans introduced the buttonhole in the 13th century. Buttons, even in their simplest form, add interest to a garment, but when it comes to functionality, even the most ornate button is […]
One-Step Buttonholes in Five Easy Steps
Though buttons can trace their beginnings to the earliest civilizations, pins, belts, and broaches were a more practical fastener for the looser garments of the time so they bedecked clothing simply as ornamental objects. It wasn’t until the 13th century, when someone came up with the idea of […]