Saturday, May 12, 2012

3 x Renfrew = Happy

I enjoyed a half day without the kids this week. They are on the mend at last! I used this time wisely, choosing to build my t-shirt wardrobe with some lovely new fabric.
Merino knit from The Fabric Store
Merino knit from The Fabric Store
Cotton double knit from Harts Fabric. I tried to modify this one to create more of a boat neck tee by raising the neckline 1.5 inches and widening the neck by 1 inch each side. It isn't perfect, but still wearable.

I think for my next Renfrew I might  size down to a 4, there is a little extra ease in these tees due to how stretchy the merino is.

Happy sewing!
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8 comments:

  1. Love the look of the shirts, need a pattern like that I think :) Specialle love the merino knits.

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  2. They're so stylish, you look terrific. I like the neckline on the striped T, so flattering! x

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  3. You're a speedy sewer - these are all great, and such lively colours!

    I think I must have gone on a merino binge at the Fabric Shop around the same time as you... but so far only 1 completed top and 1 half made.

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  4. I have to ask you and others this: when you cut more than one from the same pattern, do you put the fabrics together? I really am so tempted to, but just feel weird doing it, like the goddesses of sewing will rust my scissors or something!

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    1. Colleen, I don't cut more than one garment at once. I fear ruining the fabric! I can cut fabric on the dining room table with the kids running about, so cutting time isn't too hard in this house, there are just a lot of interruptions.

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  5. i really need to get this pattern - these look great!

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  6. What a fantastic blast of colour for your wardrobe!

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  7. I'm glad you got some time to yourself. The little ones can be fun to be with but it can also be physically exhausting. Yellow looks really good on you.

    -Zane of ontario honey

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