A lapel buttonhole is a buttonhole made on the lapel of a suit jacket or blazer, usually positioned close to the lapel seam. This detail not only helps secure the lapel when a button is fastened, but also serves as a traditional decorative feature, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and expressing the refinement of bespoke tailoring.
📍Buttonhole Position
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- Usually located about 1–2 cm from the lapel seam.
- The exact position varies depending on the lapel style (notch lapel, peak lapel, etc.) and the overall design, but it is always placed so as not to affect the natural roll of the lapel when buttoned.
🧥Applications
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- Men’s suit jackets.
- Overcoats and women’s jackets with similar lapel designs.
⚠️Important Note
The lapel buttonhole is completely different from the main front buttonholes on the body of the jacket. It is a decorative and shaping detail on the lapel, not intended for fastening the garment, yet it plays an important role in defining the silhouette and elevating the overall appearance.
With the Durkopp Adler 581 buttonholing machine, sewing lapel buttonholes becomes more automatic, faster, and more flexible than ever. Thanks to its precise position-detection sensors and the indexer, the machine can automatically distinguish between edge buttonholes and lapel buttonholes and sew them alternately according to the programmed sequence. This ensures high accuracy and meets the demanding aesthetic standards of high-end tailored suits, blazers, and coats.
✨A small buttonhole, yet a clear hallmark of precision and excellence in the art of tailoring.