Hooks and eyes are often used on areas of a garment that experience a lot of stress, such as: Waistlines, Cuffs, Lingerie, and Neck openings.
To close a garment with a hook and eye, you “hook the eye”. The tension created by the hook and eye closure keeps the garment closed.
Here are some tips for using hooks and eyes:
- Anchor the hooks to the lining and interlining to prevent the fabric layers from pulling apart
- Sew the hooks and eyes down so they can’t lift away from the fabric
- Use a double strand of all-purpose dual-duty sewing thread, or a single strand of heavy-duty thread
- Secure the stitches so they don’t show on the right side of the garment
- Place the hooks and eyes so the garment edges are held together smoothly and evenly
