Comments on: Sewaholic Renfrew: In Search of Musical Notes

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[…] yards from Sew L.A.) Notions: 4 gold flower buttons (from the Pasadena Flea Market) Paired with: My Musical Notes Renfrew Top! (Sewaholic […]

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 02:14:50 +0000

Thank you, Gjeometry! I think a top like the Renfrew is a good place to start when it comes to pattern matching because you only need to worry about the side seams and the sleeve seams. It’s not too complicated as some other patterns. I’m the same way, haven’t tried it on anything more complicated, but hopefully this top is a baby step in the right direction. Give it a try, and thanks for following along!

By: Gjeometry

Gjeometry — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:52:19 +0000

This came out great! And you lined up the stripes so perfectly. I am still afraid to work with patterns that need matching up. I have made a tote with stripes that matched up, but am nervous to go with a top or jacket. I have plaid I’d love to make into a jacket, but need more practice so it doesn’t end up looking like I had too much to drink while I was sewing it. :) I’m going to follow your blog and see what other great sewing projects you have in store.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:49:40 +0000

Thanks, Meg! I really have been wearing this often, feels great to get so much use out of a sewing project! I do have an update on my tailored coat, I’m just the worst at blogging about it apparently. :) Will post soon!

By: megthegrand

megthegrand — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:24:02 +0000

The striped Renfrew is marvelous! It definitely reminds me of musical notes as well ;) My Renfrews are my favorite items in my closet – have you been wearing this often? And yay for more tailored coat posts! Super excited to see those :)