Friday, November 8, 2013

Renfrew, Renfrew, Renfrew

 
 
Surely, the renown pinnacle of the campy Brady Bunch show was the "Marsha, Marsha, Marsha" episode. Poor Jan, it was always all about Marsha.
 
Well, now it's all about the Renfrew. I was late getting on this train but I'm so happy it didn't leave the station without me. I swore I wasn't going to review it but it simply has to be done. Not so much a review as a share the love, kumbaya jubilee. What a great pattern. What a fabulous top. Many a knit top I've made. Many a favorite I've touted. This one has something different, something extra.
 
I've made it 3 times and have 3 completely different tops. The cowl reacts differently with every fabric. Soft and cozy with the spotty cotton knit from  Hobby Lobby, dressy with the heavy and drapey bronze on black Rococo knit from Vogue Fabrics and luxurious with the sage and nutmeg tones of the Missoni Lace knit from High Fashion.
 
So, what is that something different and extra? I think it is the band finishing. A total serge-fest. Clean and neat on the inside and oh, so great on the outside.
 
So far I've only experimented with the cowl version but look forward to making the other views. If you've not yet treated yourself to this fab Sewaholic pattern, please do it. Before the train pulls out!

9 comments:

  1. I knew you would love the Renfrew. Love all your tops and looking forward to seeing more. So many possibilities with neckline choices, sleeve choices and fabric choices.

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  2. I haven't yet made the cowl version, but I had made multiples (unblogged) of the v neck and I love it. What is the magic about this simple pattern?

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  3. I totally agree with your comments. Having only made one so far, I found this to be a great pattern. I have some knits stacked up now to make a few more now that the weather is much cooler. Love that fabric you got from Vogue!

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  4. Those are the perfect tops for this weather, and boy do they ever look great. Great color choices, and terrific fit.

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  5. Now you're hooked! I'm currently travelling with 5 cowl Renfrews... Brilliant!

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  6. OK OK I'll get the pattern! If mine turn out as great looking as yours I'll be very happy. The Rocco knit version is fab.

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  7. All three are so pretty, love the fabrics and colors. Great job on the contest, BTW!

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  8. If the pattern works - go in numbers. Great collection of winter tshirts.

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  9. Ive gotta get on the Renfrew Bus as well... :-)

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