tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post8398675165489238558..comments2024-03-06T12:57:58.678-06:00Comments on SunnySewing: Renfrew, Ottobre, PlantainKristin at SunnySewing.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-87443553051723785082014-12-22T14:17:46.602-06:002014-12-22T14:17:46.602-06:00Thank you Joy! I am so addicted to the Renfrew now...Thank you Joy! I am so addicted to the Renfrew now. I understand what you mean about the fit and triangle. I tried Colette patterns and I'm just not the body type for them - it was sad. <br /><br />Go ahead and steal away :) I'd love to see your version!Kristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-46541553639911844912014-12-13T22:08:18.751-06:002014-12-13T22:08:18.751-06:00The Renfrew is really gorgeous. The fit looks grea...The Renfrew is really gorgeous. The fit looks great on you. I don't think I'd buy the pattern myself since I doubt it'd be smart for an inverted triangle to buy a pattern meant for pears ):<br /><br />I think I'm going to steal your color-blocked Ottobre shirt variation!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756048999067152284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-52429256609827333332014-12-07T09:15:19.469-06:002014-12-07T09:15:19.469-06:00Thank you Cindy! I hope you get it for your Xmas ...Thank you Cindy! I hope you get it for your Xmas :) I am dreaming up all new ones to make now!Kristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-91880719494531925542014-11-28T18:35:17.055-06:002014-11-28T18:35:17.055-06:00All your tops are fab, Kristin! I haven't bou...All your tops are fab, Kristin! I haven't bought the Renfrew pattern yet (I'm late to the party too!) but it's on my Christmas list.;) Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538128071032666452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-69425069649860928922014-11-23T11:38:41.367-06:002014-11-23T11:38:41.367-06:00Thank you Philippa! it is a great pattern - which...Thank you Philippa! it is a great pattern - which is hard to come by some times! I did make a dress for myself last summer I think and I haven't worn it since. I just live for comfort :)Kristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-65440584454459270362014-11-23T11:37:51.220-06:002014-11-23T11:37:51.220-06:00Thanks Shirley! I was starting to get a complex th...Thanks Shirley! I was starting to get a complex that maybe I have fat arms because they seem to be snug in many of my makes! I was super happy to stumble upon those knits because you are right, it is so hard to find the good stuff! Kristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-4209305738860911552014-11-23T11:36:24.038-06:002014-11-23T11:36:24.038-06:00Thanks Nicole!Thanks Nicole!Kristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-36487309089855136282014-11-23T11:36:12.839-06:002014-11-23T11:36:12.839-06:00Thank you Elizabeth! You should try them!Thank you Elizabeth! You should try them!Kristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-49606876367661650512014-11-23T11:35:35.509-06:002014-11-23T11:35:35.509-06:00Thanks Nakisha :) It's my only tnt for myself...Thanks Nakisha :) It's my only tnt for myself, lol. I do hope you give the plantain a shot again!Kristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-15442657517586923452014-11-23T11:34:42.616-06:002014-11-23T11:34:42.616-06:00Thanks Gail! the directional print thing makes to...Thanks Gail! the directional print thing makes total sense :) I will remember that!Kristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-34371850997808737332014-11-17T12:02:04.177-06:002014-11-17T12:02:04.177-06:00All of these make great every day tops. Like you, ...All of these make great every day tops. Like you, I prefer to sew stuff I will wear not just get out once in a while! If I had to pick, the Ottobre just gets it for me - it's just so neat looking and I can really see why you wore your other one out.Philippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979470577235630724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-12863568713198395862014-11-16T20:11:50.890-06:002014-11-16T20:11:50.890-06:00I adore the Plaintain on you and i am very gratefu...I adore the Plaintain on you and i am very grateful for all your fitting tips.motherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-87080565987200058462014-11-16T02:05:35.856-06:002014-11-16T02:05:35.856-06:00What a great comparison! I haven't tried the ...What a great comparison! I haven't tried the Renfrew with the cowl neck, only a short sleeved tee. I thought the arms were a little snug on me too. I really like the Ottobre t-shirt on you! I will definitely try that one, as well as the plantain. I downloaded that a while ago but haven't printed it up. All 3 look really nice on you and thanks for the info on the fabric site! I will definitely check it out! It is hard to find the right weight for t-shirts. I think that is why I haven't made myself too many.Sewing by Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073228812439584262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-44484471324696672792014-11-15T20:10:32.077-06:002014-11-15T20:10:32.077-06:00I love your new tops and they all look great on yo...I love your new tops and they all look great on you! I have heard great things about the Renfrew but I have yet to make or buy the pattern. I've also been wanting to try the Plantain - love the elbow patches! <br /><br />I'll have to check out Purpleseamstress. I'm always on the look out for good quality knits!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872990508361504957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-88206438448615463132014-11-15T19:20:04.237-06:002014-11-15T19:20:04.237-06:00I see why that Ottobre tee is your fave. It's ...I see why that Ottobre tee is your fave. It's perfect on you!! <br /><br />Love all 3 and I love the plantain elbow patches :) I have to resize and try that one again. My first attempt was a bit snug!SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712973868701470983.post-5080957277837788452014-11-15T15:56:49.606-06:002014-11-15T15:56:49.606-06:00Nice review and comparison! You know, I thought t...Nice review and comparison! You know, I thought that the missing notch on the front of the Renfrew sleeve was my fault - that I'd forgotten to trace it!! And I had the same thought about the two pieces for the cowl - until I decided to make it in a directional print and realized that with the two pieces I could avoid having one piece upside down!!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.com