<![CDATA[I always loved what I call 'courtesy' tailoring: the spare buttons on the inside, the easily unpicked and resewn hem, the bra-strap tie on an evening gown, etc.]]>I always loved what I call 'courtesy' tailoring: the spare buttons on the inside, the easily unpicked and resewn hem, the bra-strap tie on an evening gown, etc.

The courtesy tailoring on a is the 'tomo eri' - the collar's friend. It's a piece half the length of the main collar which covers it and takes the wear and tear and can be removed or replaced. I add a little extra something - the fold of spare fabric hidden in the collar, that stiffens it, and also is there for repair.

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I have seen this too, and the replacement buttons, yes! Those buttons used to be pretty standard. The yarn, not so much, but in good clothes: yes!

@tompearce49

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.nl/users/pascaline/statuses/116431311928548259https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.nl/users/pascaline/statuses/116431311928548259Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:13:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I always loved what I call 'courtesy' tailoring: the spare buttons on the inside, the easily unpicked and resewn hem, the bra-strap tie on an evening gown, etc. on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:07:50 GMT]]>@tompearce49 Me too. That's wonderful. I must admit, I have seen that on a very high-end cardigan. Along with a couple of replacement buttons.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431288409215672https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431288409215672Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:07:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I always loved what I call 'courtesy' tailoring: the spare buttons on the inside, the easily unpicked and resewn hem, the bra-strap tie on an evening gown, etc. on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:06:59 GMT]]>@spacehobo Yes!!!

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431285110489136https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431285110489136Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:06:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I always loved what I call 'courtesy' tailoring: the spare buttons on the inside, the easily unpicked and resewn hem, the bra-strap tie on an evening gown, etc. on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:06:50 GMT]]>@spacehobo That's so sad!

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431284505071160https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431284505071160Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:06:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I always loved what I call 'courtesy' tailoring: the spare buttons on the inside, the easily unpicked and resewn hem, the bra-strap tie on an evening gown, etc. on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:02:35 GMT]]>@pg1958 I'm just hoping other sewists will dream up their own personal ways for passing on a garment that can be mended.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431267816815214https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431267816815214Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:02:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I always loved what I call 'courtesy' tailoring: the spare buttons on the inside, the easily unpicked and resewn hem, the bra-strap tie on an evening gown, etc. on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:01:39 GMT]]>I remember watching a very wizened old tailor in Ho Chi Minh City sew an extra piece of the woven fabric of a suit into the inside jacket pocket.

Invisible mending techniques used to be very, very common in Asia, and you need a generous piece of the same fabric to weave it into place to cover a hole or tear.

I am sure he's passed on now, but that little act lives on in me.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431264130911400https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431264130911400Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:01:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I always loved what I call 'courtesy' tailoring: the spare buttons on the inside, the easily unpicked and resewn hem, the bra-strap tie on an evening gown, etc. on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:09 GMT]]>@Remittancegirl I enjoy the tidbits of knowledge that you pass on! It's important to always remain teachable. Thank you.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.sdf.org/users/pg1958/statuses/116431258192830828https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.sdf.org/users/pg1958/statuses/116431258192830828Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I always loved what I call 'courtesy' tailoring: the spare buttons on the inside, the easily unpicked and resewn hem, the bra-strap tie on an evening gown, etc. on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:58:48 GMT]]>I always think that the idea of adding a little something that will help the wearer extend the life and use of a garment is an act of affection, to the future owner, and to the planet.

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