Buttonhole Busk Insertion?

[babygotflak]

Im wondering if anyone has considered or actually used a method for inserting the loop side of a busk using a folded center front with buttonholes or some other opening like that, instead of a stitched center front with gaps where the loops are? Am I making sense? I dont know any other way to describe it. Im trying to reduce bulk at the seams and i

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[marquise_de_f]

I did it once and didn't like it. Frayed threads kept coming through the buttonhole edges, it looked messy and wasn't as strong.

[rabid_bookwyrm]

Yes! I did it and I love it. I have a very nice buttonhole maker, and I believe I went around twice at different widths, but it worked great. You could slip a bit of fray-check on the edges if you have trouble with fraying threads like the other commenter.

[rabid_bookwyrm]

This is also a historical method, as far as I remember. I don't have any references to hand, but I'm pretty sure I've seen it on museum pieces. Coutil isn't inclined to rip like other fabrics, so even though you're adding a slit it's still really strong. Basically, reinforced slit in single-layer fabric versus thread (stitched seam). Honestly, I'll take the fabric over the thread any day.

[necra_kitty]

I literally always use it. I had a couple of corsets from people with awesome reputations where the stitches split down the facing so I've never liked that method.