It’s no secret we’re bananas for buttons, and this asymmetric pencil skirt pattern by designer Amanda Walker offers up six to get your teeth into! But before you break out into a sweat at the thought of tricky sewing machine manoeuvres ahead, read on to discover our top tricks to make buttonholes simple when making this skirt pattern. We’ve also made it easy to master creating darts and insert facings. You’re welcome! 

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