There were holes in the footstock for leather straps to fasten it to the foot. The straps are generally secured by buckles that fasten at the back of the head. Safety pins are commonly used to fasten pieces of fabric or clothing together. They became unable to grasp small objects or fasten buttons. It instructs guests how to fasten their seat belts and where to place belongings. Half-blind dovetails are commonly used to fasten drawer fronts to drawer sides. Waxed linen or silk threads were usually employed to fasten the braces. She can no longer fasten buttons, open medicine bottles or hold paint brushes. They are used to fasten wood to wood, instead of metal to wood. Rings were smaller than other brooches, and often used to fasten clothing at the neck. He was able to properly fasten his helmet, and returned to the race. There is no hole on the tang to fasten the sword with a hilt. This usage of "aiguillette" derives from lacing used to fasten plate armor together. He often wears a silver mockingbird to fasten his cloak. The less fortunate wore looser core-hardies which did not fasten in the front.