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Dearest Sewaholic Renfrew,
When I first saw you I paid little attention. You looked pretty yes, but my eye roved elsewhere.
For months you came and went from my radar yet I never quite comprehended what it was about you that kept coming back to haunt me.
Was it your scoop neck that was neither too low, nor too high. Or your seductive cowl? So much has been written about you yet though I bought you home, printed, taped and traced – still I tarried left you sitting for months -nay – a year even!
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Will you forgive me darling Renfrew? For now that I have made you I am both ecstatic and desolate!
Ecstatic because sewing you was so simple.
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Desolate because I have wasted all this time without having such a wonderful staple in my  wardrobe.
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It is true what Seth Godin says:
The eyes cannot see what the brain is not ready to comprehend.
Where have you been all my life. Love you so much. So quick and easy to make.
You took me as I am with no alterations. Size 4. Perfect for me. Thank you Renfrew!
Love Hila,
XoX
JaneyB
March 13, 2016 8:34 pmSuch a perfect fit. That fabric is stunning – and great weather for photographs!
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:16 amThanks Janey! We were lucky with the weather then. I am keeping my fingers crossed that there will be more sunny days to come.
wakeymakes
March 13, 2016 9:01 pmLove the fabric. I have two versions but you are right. There should be many more K xXx
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:15 amAnd there shall be more! I am catching up you soon 🙂
lisa g
March 13, 2016 9:04 pmLooks great! It really is one of the best fitting knit patterns out there. And I seriously love your fabric choice!
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:15 amThanks Lisa! Purple florals rule!
helen
March 13, 2016 9:27 pmI have 3 cowl neck long sleeve versions and I love them all. it’s a great pattern. One think I have done is to delete the seam on the top edge of the cowl and make the cowl out of one big pattern piece. Love the fabric, I never seem to find really great knits with a pattern.
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:14 amI like the idea of a one piece cowl – that would reduce the time to make it. Thanks for sharing that handy tip 🙂
navybluethreads
March 13, 2016 9:31 pmNot really considered this pattern, but does look really useful. Lovely burst of colour on you too 🙂
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:13 amThank you! I am yet to find anything that doesn’t look good with it. Skirts and trousers alike – it looks great! I forgot to add pictures from my phone of various outfits with it. Next post I have to remember to do that.
navybluethreads
March 15, 2016 8:07 amI love an item you can wear straightaway and not then not take off for a week… 🙂
CurlsnSkirls
March 13, 2016 9:37 pmGorgeous make!
(And secretly am so glad I’m not the only one who’s come… after the flood, shall we say)
😉
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:11 amHeres to being laggards! 🙂
CurlsnSkirls
March 14, 2016 7:33 pm😉
Naomi
March 13, 2016 9:55 pmhehe, so funny. Love this fabric Hila, really beautiful!
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:08 amThanks Naomi! I was so overcome with how great this top is, so I wrote a love letter 🙂
Thimberlina
March 13, 2016 9:59 pmWelcome to the Renfrew club. My patterns has been neglected for over a year but I’m thinking I should resurrect it after seeing your stunning version. I used the main body part to make dresses too and refashions. I bet this floral little number will be the first of many 😀
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:07 amIt is indeed the first of many. I made up another one using Spoolette fabric that I will post soon. Will be cutting another one this week in a solid colour. I like the idea of using the body part to make a dress….I might use the Moneta bottom and attach that to the Renfrew bodice..it might work?
Colesworth
March 13, 2016 11:57 pmgreat fabric (love all those purpley colours ;o)
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:05 amThank you! I am a sucker for purples – you should see how much purple is in my stash.
amcclure2014
March 13, 2016 11:59 pmGreat top. I have this pattern and not used it so must really think about it now.
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:05 amYou must use it! It comes together so quickly too.
Anne W
March 14, 2016 12:38 amRenfrew’s are wonderful things! Love your floral fabric.
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:04 amThanks Anne! I just wish I had realised that sooner though!
Henna
March 14, 2016 1:44 amhaha I love the letter! and the top! i’ve yet to try the renfrew myself, but it’s increasingly tempting . . .
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:04 amHonestly go for it – its just such a great pattern and with 3 variations on the neckline you are covered for all seasons.
fabrickated
March 14, 2016 5:56 amLove the colours.
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:03 amThank you. I quite like bright colours and there seems to be a lot of purple in my stash.
Faye Lewis
March 14, 2016 5:58 amVery nice!
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:02 amThanks Faye!
tialys
March 14, 2016 10:42 amI’ve only made the scoop next version – I’m not keen on cowl necks on me although I like them on other people – but you’re right, it is a great pattern and it looks fab on you.
Hila
March 14, 2016 11:02 amThank you! I made another one already in the cowl neck but the third one I am cutting out this week will be the scoop neck. Its just such a great pattern I cant believe I waited so long .
SewSouthLondon
March 14, 2016 12:38 pmWow!!!
corrineappleby
March 14, 2016 9:37 pmThis looks great. You look fab in it and I love the colours. It amused me that you taped and traced this patten and then left it for months! If I tape and/or trace a pattern I’m desperate to start sewing ASAP!
Cattern Lace
March 14, 2016 9:42 pmGorgeous top, and it looks great on you. This pattern has been on my to buy list for so long but there’s always something more ‘exciting’ that jumps the queue. I’ve got some Spoolette fabric which is perfect for it though so I’m sure it’ll be getting bought really soon!! Thanks for the inspiration x
Sew, Jean Margaret
March 16, 2016 7:13 amThis is an awesome pattern and your fabric choice has elevated it from a boring wardrobe staple to a very special top. Love it!
Jackie
March 18, 2016 11:40 pmI’m like you–I bought this pattern, but never made it. I even have the perfect black and white striped fabric for it. Your versions are inspiring me… I especially love your floral cowl version. I’m not much of a cowl wearer, but after seeing yours, I have cowl envy! I’m envisioning several of these Renfrews with cowl necks in my closet… Thanks for giving me that nudge to finally get around to making this pattern. Your makes are gorgeous and fit you superbly.
Hila
March 22, 2016 7:01 pmAw thanks Jackie! I am not a cowl wearer either but the Renfrew neck is low which makes it a comfy and stylish cowl.