Archive | October, 2012

Why Add Twill Tape to the Shoulders? Plus Possible Substitutions

By on October 15, 2012 in Projects, Work in Progress

Hello, everyone! Today I’m talking about twill tape. What is it for? Why do we put it in the shoulders of the Renfrew Top? And what could we possibly use as a substitute if we can’t find twill tape locally? Let’s start with why we add the twill tape, then talk about possible options if [...]

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Cutting Striped Knit Fabric & Matching Stripes

By on October 12, 2012 in Fabrics, Projects, Work in Progress

Today I’m cutting my striped knit fabric for the Renfrew Top. Remember how we lined up the ribbed lines along the fold of the fabric to ensure our solid-coloured knit fabric was on grain? We’ll do something completely different to line up our stripes today. (This is a long post but it’s full of good [...]

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Thoughts on Cutting Knit Fabric, Notches and More

By on October 10, 2012 in Fabrics, Projects, Work in Progress

Hello, everyone! Canadians, did you have a nice Thanksgiving holiday? I did, but now I’m back to work on my Renfrews! Look at how the fused pattern pieces cling to the fabric! They’re not ‘sticking’ like they’re sticky, but seem to grip to the surface of the knit fabric and don’t slip around like tissue [...]

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Renfrew Top: Choosing Which View To Make?

By on October 5, 2012 in Projects, Work in Progress

Which view of the Renfrew Top should you make? If you’re undecided, here are some things to consider. I personally love all three views! Here’s the wonderful thing about this pattern: all of the sleeves work with all of the necklines. So if you like the cowl neck of View C, but want short sleeves [...]

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Thurlow Sew-Along with Lauren from Lladybird!

By on October 3, 2012 in Patterns

Want to sew the Thurlow Trousers (or shorts), but need a little guidance?  You’re in luck! Lauren from Lladybird is hosting a Thurlow Sew-Along! I’m so excited that she’s doing this. She’s made a few pairs of Thurlows already and they’ve all turned out wonderfully. Here’s the link to her sew-along announcement post for more [...]

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Make Patterns Last Longer: Iron Interfacing to Your Pattern Pieces

By on October 1, 2012 in Projects, Tips, Work in Progress

As I’m about to cut the knit fabric for my Renfrew Top, I thought of something. I sew clothing from my own patterns over and over again, but still want to use the same tissue pattern pieces so you guys can follow along at home. As I’m getting reorganized in the new office space, one [...]

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