Sewing Accessory, Medium Blue
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Toggle Fastenings
Toggle fastenings are known from the duffle coat: an elongated toggle turned through a loop. They can be opened with gloves on and give coats and jackets a clear, handmade character.
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The fastening comes in two parts: the toggle with its loop and the counterpart with the eye. Both are sewn on, usually onto leatherette or fabric tabs that spread the pull over a larger area.
Placement decides the look. Set too close the toggles look crowded, set too far apart the jacket gapes between them. Four or five on a coat front is usual.
Attach by hand with strong thread or by machine, provided the tab fits under the presser foot. A reverse bar tack at each corner takes the strain.
On children's jackets toggles are practical, as they are easier to grip than a zip. Just check that the loops are firmly attached.
Frequently asked questions
How many toggles does a coat need?
Four or five on the front is usual. Too few let the jacket gape between them, too many look crowded and make dressing harder.
Should I sew toggles on by hand?
Either works. By hand with strong thread is more secure, by machine faster – provided the tab fits under the presser foot. Bar tacks at every corner matter.
Are they suitable for children's clothes?
Yes, they are easier to grip than a zip. Check regularly that toggles and loops are firmly attached, as they get pulled hard.