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What is the shank on a button, and why is it important?

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Correct Incorrect While most buttons have holes for sewing, some have a shank—a little stem on the back that makes sewing easier and lets the button sit nicely on thicker fabric.

What is the shank on a button, and why is it important?

• The diameter.
• A piece that sticks out from the back, to attach it to the fabric.
• The thickness.
• The hole size.