Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: Myrddin

If the Amish even eschew buttons, HTH do they keep their clothes on?!?


19 posted on 09/07/2011 4:30:50 PM PDT by Salamander (Alice Cooper hit me with a stick.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 17 | View Replies ]


To: Salamander
Some of the "modern" Amish are allowed plain buttons. Those who cling to the old standards use a "hook & eye" approach (like a typical closure on a bra). Zippers are forbidden. Ditto for belts.
20 posted on 09/07/2011 4:45:44 PM PDT by Myrddin
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 19 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson