...just so this thread will be complete and even thorough:
In tsuwm's lexicon extraordinaire, he reminds us of the worthless word for the gap area between buttons and snaps:
gaposis
I assume the plural is gaposes.
Edit: Apparently gaposes are undesireables--gaps that are gaping or a condition of unwanted gappiness. Here's a practical suggestion from one site:
Take Velcro Spots: for that missing button, gaposis, or a hem that is torn, these spots are great. Use them for slipping shoulder pads.
http://caitlondon.com/CareerTips.html