https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:53:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254938 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:48:12 +0000 Ginger 2254938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Em, that is so cool! I have heard of fur clips but never actually seen any (at least that looked any different from ordinary dress clips). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254930 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:54:22 +0000 em 2254930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Ginger...you've got me there. My brooches are really fur clips. So weird as they belonged to a woman who never had a fur...but there it is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254925 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:11:49 +0000 JAileen 2254925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of the thing Marlene mentioned and plan to order it. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254914 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:27:42 +0000 Ginger 2254914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That almost looks more like a belt slide than a brooch. Or it could be intended for using on a coat or fur piece. Most vintage brooches don't have prongs nearly that thick, and offhand I've never seen a double one. It wasn't intended for ordinary dress or shirting fabric.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254881 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 03:12:15 +0000 Jaime 2254881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A magnet sounds brilliant. I have always wondered about those prongs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254873 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 21:37:01 +0000 madeline 2254873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with Marlene on the magnet solution! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254870 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:03:46 +0000 Kate 2254870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just popped MagnaPin into my shopping cart. I'm going to give it a go with some of my mother's old brooches that have thick prongs. Thanks for the suggestion, Marlene!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254868 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:39:46 +0000 Marlene1 2254868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to have a "MagnaPin".&nbsp; It was metal, in two parts - the front piece was designed to slide the brooch prong through and the back piece was a strong magnet that was worn on the inside of the garment.&nbsp; It did a good job, although I didn't use it with any very large brooches.&nbsp; I got it on Amazon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254867 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:37:15 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2254867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is that your actual brooch? It’s gorgeous. I’ve forgotten what your hair is like. I would try wearing it as a barrette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254866 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:11:20 +0000 JAileen 2254866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would never wear a knit top like a t shirt material. Thick sweater or a wool coat is a good idea. Another idea: can the prongs be sharpened? I took a jewelry class and could have done that. Steel wool might clean it up to be more slippery. If the piece isn’t valuable maybe the prongs could be replaced. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254853 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 11:07:58 +0000 Brooklyn 2254853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You try attaching the brooch via its prong to a small piece of leather or sturdy fabric (that sits behind the brooch) then attaching a safety pin to the leather or fabric and using that safety pin to attach the brooch to your clothing.</p> <p>You could also convert the brooch to a necklace. You can get brooch converters on Etsy. The only thing I’ve found is that the brooch tends to slide on the converter. It works better if you glue it in place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254850 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:21:18 +0000 Staysfit 2254850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>em, thanks for asking this question. &nbsp;I have a similar difficulty and hope someone posts a good solution. &nbsp;So far, I have used a dedicated scarf or hat. I have considered having the backing replaced. &nbsp;I noticed one of the pieces my aunt left me used to be a pendant for a necklace and she converted it to a brooch…. &nbsp; I have not explored the option yet, however, there are some independent jewelers nearby and it might be worth it if the brooch is sentimental but not of particular monetary or true historic value (ie. Okay to alter, etc.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254848 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 08:51:10 +0000 Cardiff girl 2254848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes this is a problem l find with a lot of my brooches too.l won’t put them on delicate or precious things but tough stuff like denim jackets and cloth bags .Also as rachylou suggests l tend to leave the badge on ,not keep taking it on and off but you are right some badges are not suitable for some garments. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254841 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:35:43 +0000 rachylou 2254841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A scarf dedicated (sacrificed) to their wear? Permanent installment on something like a hat? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254840 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:13:38 +0000 cat2 2254840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They will also work with loosely woven tweed fabrics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooches-and-holes-in-clothing#post-2254839 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 04:34:46 +0000 em 2254839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some brooches from the 30s with prongs so thick they resemble chopsticks. Well, maybe not that thick, but they're mean and nasty and at least 2 inches long and thicker than the weave of most things I own. Up until now I only pin them onto cable knit sweaters--because the weave is both loose and heavy--but I would like to wear them with other things. However, they will definitely leave holes.</p> <p>Any tips or suggestions?</p> <p>PS - these are the backs:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/v_3092/v_49242531537108372724/IMG_20180916_142326_master.jpg">https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archi.....6_master.j</a>pg </p>