Fix: White Linen Renfrew

I made this Renfrew way back in May last year and then never wore it. Every time I put it on I just never felt nice in it. I would usually just donate such an item but this Renfrew was made from a linen knit which is beautiful. I just didn't like the unflattering arm and hem bands. Who needs extra bulk on their hips?! It was also too loose and baggy. 

 

Original - May 2012

So I took to it with a pair of scissors, hacking off the the sleeves and side seams. I purchased 10cm of an organic cotton knit and bound the armholes. I then sewed up the side seams, securing the stitching at the ends with a centimetre of top stitching. 

Voila! A new top. Perfect for layering and perfectly fitted. And saved from Vinnies! 

 

 

L x

Fix: Gaping Jeans

Ever had a pair of jeans that gaped at the back waistband? This gaping and indecent knicker showing was driving me slowly insane. I recently solved this problem by using bias binding (2.5cm wide) to sew a casing to the back waistband before inserting 2cm wide elastic and securing at each end with stitching. I used red thread on top and navy thread in the bobbin so the stitching blends in.

Simple! Now, why hadn't I thought of this sooner...

L x