If you're adding buttons to your project, consider using button loops instead of buttonholes. It's an easy way to keep things closed and can be done using cording.
Button Loop
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Turning a Fabric Tube
If you find yourself avoiding skinny fabric tubes because you're frustrated trying to turn them right side out, you're not alone. But there's hope because this video offers four different techniques that will get even the skinniest fabric tube turned right side out in no time.
Simplicity 1773 Medieval Dress Series – Underdress
Using Simplicity pattern 1773, we show you how to create the beautiful medieval underdress.