This Summer hasn't been the best sewing or pattern making wise. I started by feeling really guilty but then accepted that there is nothing wrong about wanting to do other things, rather than sewing. But I have finished one item, started absolutely ages ago and finished just before I got married. The very comfortable and stylish Renfrew top by Sewaholic.
Please ignore the somewhat blanket look. Today was not a easy day at work. I was feeling very tired and a bit low. Also ignore the bare look behind me. We have spent all Summer landscaping one corner of our back garden and it's slowly getting there. We have a rock garden and plan to plant some trees by the fence.
The making of this Renfrew wasn't the best. I managed to sew the pieces for the cowl wrong and only noticed when the thing was almost assembled. I contemplated leaving it as it was and use it at home only but couldn't bare to waste this gorgeous jersey. It's a length bought in Portugal of very good quality soft jersey. Feels very lush and comfortable!
Now that the days are getting shorter I know I'll be back to the sewing cave. I'll blog very soon about Autumn/Winter Sewing plans, the next instalment of Photography Fun and an update on Suzy Patterns.
oooh - I do love a bright red top like this! I keep meaning to make the longer sleeved version with a cowl too... so after seeing how lovely yours turned out I'm going to need to get on and just do it already! The red suits you :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. I love red, need to sew more with it.
DeleteSuzy, nice top! And i am looking forward to your sewing plans reveal!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marina! Plans coming soon.
DeleteLovely top! And I really love that stone work in your garden. What a lovely job - show us some more garden pics when it's done...
ReplyDeleteThank you! Will definitely share more of the garden once it's done. I think it will take ages. It's a small plot but there's a lot of work involved.
DeleteLovely top, you can actually tell its made with lush quality jersey, but not that you think the finish is off! Great colour on you too :-)
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