Upgrading MOP buttons on a TM Lewin shirt (pics)

[S. Paul]

I had a TM Lewin shirt with some crummy plastic buttons on it and decided to upgrade them to the "AK" Mother of Pearl buttons. Did this awhile back but haven't gotten around to posting photos until now. Also, I had picked up an OCBD shirt from a board member on B&S and decided to swap those out for the 4mm MOP's. I thought this one was pretty cool since I went with a light blue thread for some contrast. The last few button upgrades I've done have also been experiments with the stitching method, expanding from the cross stitch to the horseshoe and parallel, if you will. Haven't tried the chicken's foot yet but maybe on the next one.

Anyhow, just thought some of you guys would like it.

cheers,
SP

TM Lewin, after button upgrade:

new 18L "AK" button:

original plastic button:

comparing new and old:

new and old, side view:

new and old:

my upgraded OCBD:

 

[Kslim]

Huge improvement. Very nice!