Friends, I am just now learning how incredibly difficult it is to sew garments when half of your sewing instruments are packed ... somewhere. (Really must learn to label boxes. Already misplaced my alarm clock.) In spite of all this, I managed to finish a Renfrew top!
I bought this fabric on my last fabric excursion of 2012 (with the marvelous Michelle, of course). It's a thick poly knit, and since I only had about a yard to work with, I decided a Renfrew was in order. I came across some problems with the waistband and sleeve cuffs, as I was nearly out of fabric at that point. I can still flex like a boss, even if the sleeves are a bit tighter than I would like.
I call this my Optical Illusion Renfrew because I feel like my chest completely disappears in this print. I looked in the mirror and said, "WHOA. This shirt is a minimizer."
Even if my chest looks significantly smaller, I still like this top. Now to just find a box/suitcase to throw it into...
Friends, do you love the Renfrew pattern as much as I do? I think this might be my fifth one - with many more to come, I'm sure!
Thanks for bearing with me as I pack up my goods here. I'm in that awkward stage between "crap, I've run out of boxes" and "is it time to book the movers yet?"
Much love to you all!!
XOXO,
Meg
Nice print, and nice new Renfrew. I must confess I'm one of those who does not love this pattern. I've only tried it once but it came out very, very odd on me. Maybe it's time to give it another go. Good luck with the move!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move! I am finally finally 2 weeks from closing on our new house. I have so much sewing stuff packed and yet I feel like there is still a ton just floating around in random half packed boxes. Have you thought about how you want to lay our your new sewing space?
ReplyDeleteCute top, Meg. One can never have too many fun t-shirts. I like your hair like that, too.
ReplyDeleteI love it- this will jazz up so many ensembles!
ReplyDeleteAaaw, you look so cute sitting on your suitcase! Love this Renfrew and it's magical ability to make 'things' disappear ;o) YOu know I'm a huge fan of the Renfrew, I think I've made about 7 now...
ReplyDeleteso cute. and are those green glittery ugg boots? i am the only sewist anywhere who doesn't have the renfrew pattern. i always struggle to find cute knits. altho after my first goldhawk rd trip at the weekend i may be revising that slightly - lots of fab knits!
ReplyDeletehow is that print doing that?! THAT PRINT CAME FROM THE FUTURE, YO.
ReplyDeletemy name is puu, and i am a renfrew addict. :-)
ReplyDeleteawesome. I know what you mean about sewing and moving, we've just moved into our place 3 weeks ago after 6month wait and I've just unpacked my fabric today. Will have to be packed back before I get to decorate the sewing room *sigh* Gotta love a renfrew though! x
ReplyDeleteI have yet to make any of her patterns. It leaves me with a terrible, terrible guilt. Alas. What in the world are you wearing on your feet, Meg?
ReplyDeleteI have a RTW wrap dress in that exact fabric hehe
ReplyDeleteAs a woman of moderate bosom, I tend to go for the opposite effect. :-D I haven't made this pattern yet. I still need to get past my aversion toward working with stretch knits.... I might need a shove.
ReplyDeleteVery cute Renfrew and good for you sewing during a move (wow)! Best of luck with it!
ReplyDeleteOooh, this is so cute! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis looks sooooo good, and your hair is cute! Ugh, every time I see a Renfrew I remember I need to actually make one myself!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cute! Love it! I hope all the moving prep is going well, and just think soon it will be behind you!!
ReplyDeleteYou look so cute in this!! Awesome print and adorable pictures. Good luck with the rest of the moving/packing/unpacking process. We're rooting for you.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute, it turned out really well! I also think it would look great tucked into a solid-colored high waist skirt :)
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