Rather than the fabric buttons being used to affect a switch, the patent offers that the support structures of the buttons could be made from fabric, which can contain elements to determine button ...

Tariffs will have an outsized impact on the apparel industry. It won’t be easy to move clothing assembly — or the manufacturing of fabric, buttons and zippers — to the U.S.

Get a tutorial for a simple DIY chair cushion with ties – yes, it’s so easy, anyone can do it with basic sewing skills! Pick ...

Buttons came in all shapes and sizes, but most often they were mounted on a shank; you ran thread through the shank’s hole to attach the button to fabric. Unlike modern buttons with their iconic ...

After more than three decades in the business of fashion home sewing, Joyce Dunn is closing her North Side fabric store, Buttons 'N Bolts, next month and shifting her business focus to the ...

The extra loop of fabric on your seatbelt is more enigmatic, but just as important. Though hopefully you’ll never need it, it’s there to prevent injury or even death in the event of a crash.

But the lightweight fabric, mesh-lined back vents, button-tab sleeves, and stay-closed pockets make that very shirt a great cover-up for hikes, camping, beachcombing, fishing trips, ...

The best short sleeve button down shirts offer a great fit, quality fabrics and exceptional style. Here are the top picks, according to fashion stylists.