tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457359017328593864.post3299760476928211753..comments2023-05-05T00:50:09.957-07:00Comments on Seamstress In Training: Finished Renfrew!Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01853924203149917457noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457359017328593864.post-85996820531228643332013-02-12T09:23:16.425-08:002013-02-12T09:23:16.425-08:00I also just began my foray into the Renfrew. Base...I also just began my foray into the Renfrew. Based on all of the rave reviews, I was so hoping it would fit like a glove right out of the envelope! <br /><br />I also cut a 10 in the bust and tapered down to an 8 at the hip (pattern says I would be a 6, like you) and it worked for me, except for the dang underarm wrinkles I'm getting, and some mid-back fabric pooling. I'm lowering the armhole (feels like my armpit is eating it!) and considering taking a chunk out of the front bodice/sleeve (AKA addressing the symmetrical sleeve).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457359017328593864.post-29095219951720688972013-02-11T13:37:26.599-08:002013-02-11T13:37:26.599-08:00I think your Renfrew is lovely, and that shade of ...I think your Renfrew is lovely, and that shade of purple (eggplant?) is just gorgeous! The top looks great on you, and I'm glad you kept going on it.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com