<![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.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/topic/41cc6d88-5fe6-40d9-ab71-ed42e543d777/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.RSS for NodeWed, 22 Apr 2026 11:40:31 GMTSun, 19 Apr 2026 11:55:28 GMT60<![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 13:57:05 GMT]]>@Remittancegirl Sidebar, I thought of you and your kimono sewing yesterday, for reasons that should be obvious 😁

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://helvede.net/users/jwcph/statuses/116431718015740964https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://helvede.net/users/jwcph/statuses/116431718015740964Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:57:05 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 13:45:04 GMT]]>@Remittancegirl

Items intended for long term use; you weep to see it....

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://wandering.shop/users/cavyherd/statuses/116431670772213850https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://wandering.shop/users/cavyherd/statuses/116431670772213850Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:45:04 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 13:45:02 GMT]]>@Remittancegirl Ditto for hat bands, they are supposed to absorb sweat and odor and be easily replaced. You can't wash felt or fur, but you can extend the life of your hat by replacing the band as needed.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/t60n3/statuses/116431670628090169https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/t60n3/statuses/116431670628090169Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:45:02 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 12:41:34 GMT]]>@pascaline Yes! @tompearce49

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431421049124556https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431421049124556Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:41:34 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 12:13:48 GMT]]>@Remittancegirl

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://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.nl/users/pascaline/statuses/116431311928548259https://forum.fedi.dk/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://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431288409215672https://forum.fedi.dk/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://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431285110489136https://forum.fedi.dk/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://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431284505071160https://forum.fedi.dk/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 12:05:40 GMT]]>@Remittancegirl - A couple of weeks ago I bought two woollen jumpers. Both came with a small length of the same wool yarn "for repairs". I have never seen that before and applaud Woolovers for the effort.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.scot/users/tompearce49/statuses/116431279898282172https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.scot/users/tompearce49/statuses/116431279898282172Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:05:40 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://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431267816815214https://forum.fedi.dk/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://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431264130911400https://forum.fedi.dk/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://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.sdf.org/users/pg1958/statuses/116431258192830828https://forum.fedi.dk/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.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431252892201404https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Remittancegirl/statuses/116431252892201404Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:58:48 GMT