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Has anyone removed the faux-buttonhole threads at home just using a seam-ripper or other sharp tool? Or is that not to be recommended at all? Am trying to avoid a trip to the alterations tailor...
 
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Has anyone removed the faux-buttenhole threads at home just using a seam-ripper or other sharp tool? Or is that not to be recommended at all? Am trying to avoid a trip to the alterations tailor...
I told my tailor to try when I asked her to shorten the sleeves. She said she tried but stopped because looked like it was holding fabric together. I wouldn't recommend it.
 

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Has anyone removed the faux-buttonhole threads at home just using a seam-ripper or other sharp tool? Or is that not to be recommended at all? Am trying to avoid a trip to the alterations tailor...

With the right tool it is quite possible..
Question is though, why would you want to remove the threads?
 

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With the right tool it is quite possible..
Question is though, why would you want to remove the threads?
Oh just because there currently are four buttons+faux buttonholes and I am considering taking 2 off because I like the two button sleeve look.
 

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Has anyone removed the faux-buttonhole threads at home just using a seam-ripper or other sharp tool? Or is that not to be recommended at all? Am trying to avoid a trip to the alterations tailor...
I paid a tailor $40 to take them out (I do one button sleeves on all my jackets). My other tailor who I trust more laughed when I told him that—he said it’d take two seconds with a seam ripper.
 

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Has anyone removed the faux-buttonhole threads at home just using a seam-ripper or other sharp tool? Or is that not to be recommended at all? Am trying to avoid a trip to the alterations tailor...
I have never done it myself, but I've seen some results. I would recommend against it in general, especially on finer fabrics in plain colours; irregardless who does it.
 

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I have never done it myself, but I've seen some results. I would recommend against it in general, especially on finer fabrics in plain colours; irregardless who does it.
Speaking of this, I really hope Cavour's jackets can leave their sleeves unfinished and let the customers decide between faux and working cuffs.
 

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Speaking of this, I really hope Cavour's jackets can leave their sleeves unfinished and let the customers decide between faux and working cuffs.
As Kevin pointed out, the key factor (that I neglected in my post) is whether its been sewn on so tight that it has "ripped" the fabric. If you know its not, its fine.

If the choice is between unaltered and easily removable faux, the latter will probably result in the least amount of hassle for the majority of people.
 

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Is there any specific reason the Ring Jacket suits are less expensive than they usually are? I'm not complaining, just curious.
 

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I still regret not picking up that sartoria club blazer from the sale

I hope whoever picked it up gets good use from it
 

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