I thought I had marked the placement lines carefully:

CarmencitaB came to my rescue (as she always does, thank you!) and shared this link (from a blog that I now follow), which shows more complex bound buttonhole marking techniques. I didn't follow it by the letter but took what I needed which was mark, mark, mark!! I can only hope all those markings will disappear easily. I also basted all buttonhole lips before I started poking holes, to make sure they all aligned.
And the results were much better!
I have attached the outer jacket shell (minus sleeves) and inserted the fake flap pockets. Sherry shared a tutorial for jet pockets and I was determined to try them. But I confess, poking more holes in this jacket made me nervous so I stuck with the fake ones!
I'd love to have a go at these button holes at some point in my sewing career. They look fabulous. Well done!
ReplyDeleteVery nice they look great! your jacket is looking really good too!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I'll go to check the tutorials I have seen Gertie's and Tasia's , I have aproject with those buttons but I have read and read the tutorial but I haven't practiced them.
ReplyDeleteI hope when I do them I have not so much trouble
Honey - I hear you. I did 2 bound button holes for the Lady Gray sew along and it filled me with so much anxiety! Your jacket is looking fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! They look fantastic. I've only done the random isolated one. I'm excited to see your finished jacket.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I am so glad you add enough fabric to start over! And I love the topstitching action!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!
ReplyDeleteK.Line: I chickened out doing this on my Lady Grey and because it's pretty much a tie on coat I din't mind ignoring it.