Friday 11 July 2014

renfrew pasteque

the winter day time weather has been amazing in sydney this year. today i took the opportunity to do a spot of multi-tasking - taking the boys to picnic lunch at the beach and grabbing a few pics of my new sewaholic renfrew.


i made view c with long sleeves in a size 10, which roughly matches my measurements.  i am generally happy with the fit overall, although i do get some pull lines around the neck and bust area.


the fabric is an incredibly soft french terry in watermelon pink, from joys fabric warehouse in geelong vic. i decided i must have some after seeing and reading about nearest the pin's coco.  renee mentioned how soft the fabric was and i loved the colour. so after finding out she purchased the fabric in geelong i got my lovely pregnant sister who lives in geelong to pop by, purchase some and post it to me.  then i got her to pop buy again, purchase some more and send it to me when i didn't have quite enough to make up the renfrew...thanks caz!



the fabric was fantastic to sew up.  i used my conventional sewing machine and left all seams except for the cuffs and waist band unfinished.  i used zig zag to finish the cuffs and band.


the inside looks really nice even though i didn't use an overlocker, owing to how well the fabric sewed up.


i used a twin needle around the neck and its some of the nicest twin needle stitching i have ever done, again thanks to how well the fabric sewed up.


i made this up for a quick trip we are taking the boys on in a few weeks for them to see snow for the first time - think it will come in very handy, particularly with a down vest over the top.

have a great weekend!

emma

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  1. A lovely snuggly Renfrew, love the colour and you might want something against your neck for the snow.

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    1. Thanks Sharon, yes i will be rugging up for the snow. Sometimes i find it hard to believe i grew up in melbourne as i cant take cold weather these days. At the snow it will be layer upon layer with gloves, scarfs, beanies and then a few more layers for me!

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  2. Another beautiful Renfrew...perfect for winter. The fabric looks really cosy.

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    1. Thanks, yes the fabric is so soft and cosy - am very happy with this make!

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  3. Great location. While it's cold now, the weather is sunny and gorgeous. Your Renfrew s perfect for a perfect winter's day.

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    1. Thanks Maria, hope you've had some warm clothes with you for your melbourne visit!

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  4. The Renfrew is such a good pattern isn't it and I can see why you wanted that fabric, it looks great. I hope you're enjoying the sun - Melbourne is pretty miserable right now.

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    1. Yes the renfrew is a great pattern, fantastic for staple tops. The winter sun has been amazing this year, havent missed the melbourne winter this year. Hope you are keeping warm!

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  5. So, I totally had to Google 'pasteque' to find out it's French for watermelon - lovely! Really pretty fabric and really lovely Renfrew. Enjoy the snow!

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    1. Hah! When i googled 'translate watermelon to french' and pasteque popped up i thought yup that will be a nice post title. Thanks for your comments on the renfrew, am very happy with it.

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  6. I just love this one. And the colour...wow!!

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    1. Thanks Kay - you can borrow the pattern any time!!!

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  7. So glad you were able to get your hands on this fabric - I love your Renfrew!

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    1. Thanks - am so glad i was able to get some it is SoooO nice, yay to Joys!

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  8. That is such a pretty colour, it looks very snuggly for the crazy wind that has been the only downside to this gorgeous winter. also way to go sis for dropping by twice to pick up fabric for you, way to go sis!

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    1. Its a great colour isnt it - i really love it. Yes that wind can get cold, may be i can just pull the collar up over my head!

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  9. The fabric looks so dreamy and warm! And I love the colour...nicely done.

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    1. Thanks mel, love your latest coco - looking great!

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  10. Hey - that's a very familiar looking beach. Did you check out the new beach shed cafe? I love that top - great pattern and such pretty fabric. Might have to check it out although it is waaaaay too hot over here for something like that yet. And super congratulations for winning the Tessuti comp. Wow.

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    1. hah very familiar for you! no didn't see beach shed, but will definitely look for it next time. thanks too - i was shocked and stoked to win! hope to see you and f if you are out this summer, its still pretty cold here right now.

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  11. Beautiful, beautiful Sydney beaches. Definitely. Maybe we can go to the Fabric Cave? Danger! Danger! Love the colour of the new skirt too. So talented.

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    1. Sorry just saw this comment now - yes i would love to go to fabric cave, have never been there before.

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