I’ve been asked about my buttonholes a few times, mainly by people wanting to know how to do them. There’s a good set of printed instructions here but I have a few things to add to it. The type of cloth will dictate how narrow a bite you can take- loose cloth requires a wider bite, tight cloth you can get away with a narrower bite. It makes a difference in the appearance. Consider theRead More
Month: February 2010
If you missed the first Henry Poole dissection, check it out here There were a few curious details which raised several questions about the make which couldn’t be answered since there was no customer label; we were therefore not sure if this were a bespoke garment or a sample or something. To help clear the air a bit, StyleForum member Ohm was kind enough to donate a bespoke Henry Poole coat for dissection and comparisonRead More