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Title: Why is the top shirt button hole horizontal but the rest are vertical?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 04/07/2009 09:29:02
Here is a dress shirt:

(https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstylux.tv%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F06%2Fdress_shirt_pic2.jpg&hash=41be1a7faccb5d1a3bdba359265c3a3c)

Notice that the top button hole is horizontal?  [:o]
But the rest are all vertical? I have just noticed this the other day. [:-X]
Is there a reason for this? Well, actually, there must be, but what is it?  [:-\]
Title: Why is the top shirt button hole horizontal but the rest are vertical?
Post by: paul.fr on 04/07/2009 09:42:12
Isn't it ease of undoing? You can undo your top button quite easily with just the one hand, whereas the others take two...maybe..
Title: Why is the top shirt button hole horizontal but the rest are vertical?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 04/07/2009 10:11:21
Why don't they make it easier to undo all of the buttons by having all of the holes horizontal? [:D]
Title: Why is the top shirt button hole horizontal but the rest are vertical?
Post by: lyner on 04/07/2009 13:21:19
Having the slot in line with the tension makes the button less likely to pop out. Perhaps the collar button is the only one which should be under tension. If your tum is straining against the shirt,  you maybe need a bigger shirt.

It's the same with the fly in underpants, too. The button holes are vertical and frequently come undone, for me. But I guess all that extra strain . ......
Title: Why is the top shirt button hole horizontal but the rest are vertical?
Post by: Don_1 on 04/07/2009 14:54:53
It gives a little play in the collar which you would not want over your chest or gut.
Title: Why is the top shirt button hole horizontal but the rest are vertical?
Post by: lightarrow on 04/07/2009 18:25:15
I agree with sophie. Sometimes even the last button hole is horizontal, I presume for the same reason.
Title: Why is the top shirt button hole horizontal but the rest are vertical?
Post by: lyner on 05/07/2009 00:26:18
It gives a little play in the collar which you would not want over your chest or gut.
And do I have "a little play" in my underpants, too?
Title: Why is the top shirt button hole horizontal but the rest are vertical?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 05/07/2009 00:35:40
Oh right, I get what you're thinking. Err...your first post at least Mr sophiecentaur.

Just when I was praising you on your elequence
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Post by: _Stefan_ on 05/07/2009 07:21:28
Who didn't notice until now that the wearer of the shirt is not human?
Title: Why is the top shirt button hole horizontal but the rest are vertical?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 05/07/2009 07:25:15
Err.. surely you didn't think it was me in that thing?!!
Title: Why is the top shirt button hole horizontal but the rest are vertical?
Post by: _Stefan_ on 05/07/2009 10:00:30
No, I just hadn't noticed the odd texture of the "skin".
Title: Why is the top shirt button hole horizontal but the rest are vertical?
Post by: Karen W. on 05/07/2009 12:11:39
I am under the understanding that it runs that way to stay in line with the nap of the fabric that is now running far round the neck and no longer up and down as on the front of the shirt! In the collar section..the nap of the fabric is changed to define the neck tie area that is for the wearing of a tie.. The button there ensures the tie lays properly against secure button opening..

Basically the stitch is for aesthetics... It runs in the direction of the nap or stripes you see!

I do sew and that is what I was always taught.
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Post by: lyner on 05/07/2009 16:40:13
Good reason there Karen. Better than a nonsense scientific one.
It pays not to be too smartarse sometimes.
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Post by: Chemistry4me on 05/07/2009 22:40:30
Haha, thanks madam! [;D]
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Post by: Karen W. on 06/07/2009 02:41:04
Your welcome.
Title: Why is the top shirt button hole horizontal but the rest are vertical?
Post by: Karen W. on 06/07/2009 02:44:12
Your welcome!