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The French fly for trousers is a hidden extra closure with an inside button tab attached to an internal belt or waist stay. its function is to allow the flap of the fly to sit down smooth and flat in a more relaxed way by taking any strain off the top of the zip. It is seen in better quality men's dress or suit trousers, and occasionally in womenswear (but not often enough)

Technique Materials

Zip, fabric for waist stay (firm, densely woven and non-stretchable), button

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    Jun 29, 2012, 01.25 AMby PrettyCharlie

    Wonderful – Thanks! And yes, it will be a great replacement for the hook & eye!

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    Jun 20, 2012, 04.14 PMby n45

    Thank you. This looks like a great replacement for the hook and eye that many patterns call for.

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    Apr 3, 2012, 10.33 AMby adriprints

    What a great tutorial! Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

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    Apr 3, 2012, 03.12 AMby Adriana Orozco

    Really a most important “not so little” detail. Thank you for sharing with us!!!

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    Apr 2, 2012, 07.54 PMby daughterfish

    This is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

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    Apr 2, 2012, 03.35 AMby nishavinod2009

    this was easy to understand, i will use it surely

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    Apr 1, 2012, 07.06 PMby libra-s

    Thanks for sharing!

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    Apr 1, 2012, 11.53 AMby dottty

    Thats really clever jj:)x

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