Always fasteners should be fixed on to double material for strength. They should be fixed in such a way that the right side of the garment laps over the left side for women and the left laps over the right for men. Buttons and buttonholes are generally used for mens shirt, trousers etc., just as press buttons, hooks and eyes are used for ladies cholies and childrens dresses.

4. Bell pin: Use of pins for basting and fixing of pattern pieces to the fabric makes work easier, quicker and more accurate. Select sharp thin medium lengthy pins that will not leave pin marks, on all types of fabrics.