Renfrew Version 3

I completed my third version of this top.  I did not add the hem bands with this one and coverstitched the hem using a 5/8 hem allowance.  I added an inch to the bottom when cutting out the fabric in order for it to be the length I wanted without the bands and after hemming.  I also shortened the shoulder length by 1/4 inch and I think that is perfect for me and future versions of this top.  I am going to give it a rest for now!

Just finished cutting out M6796 and plan to sew it this afternoon.

Renfrew Top #3

I have made great progress on my third version of the Renfrew top.  With this version I cut it an inch longer and decided that I would not add the hip band to this one, will coverstitch the hem.  I did keep the sleeve cuffs; I still need to attach them.

Here is the work in progress:

I took a close up of the neckline to provide a better view of the textured knit fabric.

This knit has great stretch and recovery; it has been a very nice knit to sew.  This is a knit I purchased from Waechters in Asheville, NC a few years ago.

Since I have made two previous versions I felt that I could whip this up by serging all of the seams.  Previously I stitched using the sewing machine, then edge finished the seams with serger.  This definitely reduced sewing time.