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Hey, you can teach an old dog new tricks! I’ve been making bound buttonholes for years, but have often been frustrated at how large the “lips” are, no matter what I did to make them smaller. Then last weekend I discovered Spanish Snap Buttonholes in a book I’ve had for ages “Couture - the art of fine sewing” by Roberta Carr. Now, I have to admit, I often overlooked this book in favour of others in my collection because of the photos inside - eyewatering 1980’s outfits (be aware!). I’m taking…

Bottega Veneta's Pre-Fall '24 collection elevates staples through unexpected details. This shirt is cut from striped cotton-poplin for a relaxed fit and designed with an off-center placket. Leave a few buttons undone to let the fabric drape.

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Acne Studios is no stranger to fresh details - the brand's name itself is an acronym for "ambition to create novel expressions". A cool interpretation of classic shirting, this style has been made from poplin and has an asymmetric, fold-over collar that creates the illusion it's incorrectly buttoned.

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My last installment included a grey linen camp shirt with buttonholes that were created by piecing a band to the center front. It is a little tricky to figure out how that happens just looking at the finished product. So here is how that happened.... I am using some 'loud' contrasty fabrics to make it easier to see what's going on...I hope it works! Pretend that the blue is the front of the shirt, the pink is the buttonhole band and the check is the binding. The buttons here are 3/4 inch, so…