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Horn buttons
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Many tailors have their own sources and will be happy to get you some. A haberdasher would be a more direct option. I believe there are some online stores too, but I'm not familiar with them. I'm sure someone else will reply soon.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whistle_blower71
I do not know the exact rules on button gauges but if you check out the link on Sator's post it has metric diameters for 32L and 24L.
For reference, this is the correct button sizing on classic tailoring;
23L cuffs and vents on topcoats
30L sb jacket/suit fronts
35L db jacket/suit fronts
40L sb topcoat fronts
45L db topcoat fronts
The above sizes refer to real horn. Other materials such as metal, MoP and corozo are not always available. It is getting increasingly difficult to find 30L and 35L as manufacturers would prefer to make/supply a generic 32L.
W_B
20 Ligne = 1/2" dia. = 12.700 MM
25 Ligne = 5/8" dia. = 15.875 MM
30 Ligne = 3/4" dia. = 19.050 MM
32 Ligne = 13/16" dia. = 20 MM
35 Ligne = 7/8" dia. = 22.225 MM
40 Ligne = 1" dia. = 25.400 MM
45 Ligne = 1-1/8" dia. = 28.58 MM
Originally Posted by whistle_blower71
I do not know the exact rules on button gauges but if you check out the link on Sator's post it has metric diameters for 32L and 24L.
For reference, this is the correct button sizing on classic tailoring;
23L cuffs and vents on topcoats
30L sb jacket/suit fronts
35L db jacket/suit fronts
40L sb topcoat fronts
45L db topcoat fronts
The above sizes refer to real horn. Other materials such as metal, MoP and corozo are not always available. It is getting increasingly difficult to find 30L and 35L as manufacturers would prefer to make/supply a generic 32L.
W_B
20 Ligne = 1/2" dia. = 12.700 MM
25 Ligne = 5/8" dia. = 15.875 MM
30 Ligne = 3/4" dia. = 19.050 MM
32 Ligne = 13/16" dia. = 20 MM
35 Ligne = 7/8" dia. = 22.225 MM
40 Ligne = 1" dia. = 25.400 MM
45 Ligne = 1-1/8" dia. = 28.58 MM
Im assuming 13/16" are the jacket and 5/8" the sleeves?Originally Posted by vesses
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Where can I buy horn buttons (for a suit)?Originally Posted by vesses
Thanks
check the yellow pages. if there is a tailors supply house in your town.
then just go right in, you dont have to be a tailor to buy there.
just bring cash, they dont take credit cards.
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