The Closures

A huge problem has been determining what kind of closures to incorporate on the baby jackets.  What can I use that is easy and convenient?  We are looking at a rather elegant little jacket and however it is closed needs to be in keeping with the style.

Initially the thought was to close it with the tie at the neck.  Bad decision as the jacket gaped open.  Well what about buttons?  It is difficult to weave a button hole in this jacket so what could be done there?  Actually magnets would be great although there is the worry about that little great grandmother with a pacemaker…  This calls for a little experimenting.

I found these darling little star shaped Lucite buttons that looked wonderful.  They were unobtrusive and classic and appeared they might work.  Problem -  there is no way to make a good little loop/tab to slip over the button that is easy to use and didn’t cause distortion on the front of the jacket when it is buttoned.

The thought of covered snaps crossed my mind, but who wants to cover them – that would cost a fortune – so, what about the magnets?  Would that work?  How are they enclosed in the facing?  Do they need to be covered?  Are they going to be strong enough to keep the jacket closed?  Trial and error – trial and error.  So I am still working on this.  Nothing is quite right but it will get figured out.

Now I need to deal with the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) – our government at it’s best!