7Nov10 : Stitching up the button band worked wonders. I’m so pleased with the fit! I have about a quarter of the 5th ball left, maybe. I used a 2” wide polyester strap material from the trim section of the fabric store as an insert to stiffen up the collar (see stock photo). If you do this, I recommend stitching the ends of the insert into the knitting, as it can shift with movement. You want the corners to be nice and stiff. Also, for the folded hems and collar, I strongly suggest you…