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Kwik Sew: 3692 - Type:Tops    printable version
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Reviewed by:graysquirrel
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Posted on:6/13/09 0:17 AM
Last Updated:6/13/09 2:36 AM
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Pattern Rating:Highly Recommend
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Available for sale on PR: $11.49 (See envelope)
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Fabric:Cotton-Lycra Woven  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Description: A very cute summer top that you can make in two different lengths. View A has contrasting fabric for the neck and back ties, while View B uses the same fabric as the front. A halter top neckline (gathered) with a loop tie in the back. I made the shorter length top (View B).

Pattern Sizing: XS-XL. I made a Medium.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Totally and definitely. My mom and I saw this pattern advertised at a fabric store and we both totally loved it. We looked it up on PR and found that no one had made it yet so I'll be the first on reviewing this pattern!!!

Were the instructions easy to follow? DUH YES!!! KS pattern instructions have ALWAYS been the best. They explain everything so it's easy to understand and the pictures are great, too!!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? There's nothing not to like about this top! It's very light so my body can breathe in the hot weather. I'm TOTALLY going to bring this with me when we go on vacation this year in CA! It's such a cute top for summer! My mom is probably going to steal it from me because she likes it so much! LOL

Fabric Used: Stretch cotton lycra. I found this great white and brown floral fabric on clearance and bought the whole bolt. I was going to try to make a dress out of it, but there wasn't enough fabric on the bolt. I would have lengthened it if there was more fabric, tho.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I don't know why this happens, but on basically every top I've made, I've had to reduce the amount of elastic by a few inches. I did this to this top, too. It's nice and snug, now, so it stays UP.

I also took off an inch on the neck tie for more coverage. It's more modest than some of my tank tops now!

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I'm most DEFINITELY going to make this again. I'm planning on making a summer dress that I can wear with leggings maybe?? I don't know... I'm totally going to sew it again!


Conclusion: Oh my, best summer top EVER!! What's nice about this is that I can wear a short-sleeve t-shirt underneath this and wear it to something more formal like church, or I can wear it as is when I'm going shopping!

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Reader Comments
Shona 6/13/09What an enthusiastic review. Your pics wouldn't work for me, but the top sounds like a winner.
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Sew4Fun 6/13/09Google is not being nice so I can't see your photos either (I have similar issues linking photos from Google) but from the thumbnail your top looks great. Nice job! As for the elastic, don't worry, it's a pretty common problem. It's not you. :) It depends greatly on the type of elastic you use.
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Christas 6/13/09Your new top looks WONDERFUL on you. The fabric is terrific. I love your review..... so totally full of enthusiasm for sewing!
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Lori V 6/13/09Very cute top and it looks great on you.
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DreinPA 6/13/09Good proportions and it looks very RTW. Rockin' new do too!
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Sew4Fun 6/13/09Thanks for fixing the photo link. I like your top even more now. I love the back!! Great job!
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wineyjudy 6/13/09Wow! This top is great!! VERY RTW, you did awesome, I would steal it too!
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heathercampbell29 6/13/09This looks great on you, you should definitely make the longer tunic to wear with leggings. Super!
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homejewel 6/13/09Oh yes, your Mama's going to borrow it. I believe my hand was on the bolt first - lol. Thank you for sewing it first so I know how it will fit me - HA! You did a GREAT job on this top and figured out most everything by yourself. It looks incredible on you and I can't wait to borrow it. A lot of 14-yr olds are wasting their time doing frivolous things, but you are learning a skill that will last a lifetime. That makes me smile. I love you, Squirrely!
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taffee 6/13/09Nice work. Really like the fabric and print.
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DaisyEsq 6/13/09You did a wonderful job on this top!
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Gold 6/13/09Cute top! Such a cute top that I will be getting this pattern also.
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Raye Ann 6/13/09this is a fantastic top! you did a great job choosing fabirc and on construction so that it looks totally RTW! no "loving hands at home" look here!
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annie11 6/13/09Gorgeous! I made this for my daughter too, and had to shorten the elastic also, so it's not just you. She wants more of the same, and I'm going to show her your review so maybe she'll try to make it herself!
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busymomof3 6/13/09Love your top!! The fabric is great too! Thanks for the review!
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j222b 6/13/09WOW! You're sew talented and only 14 years old, too. Congrats!
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Heatherrique 6/13/09Very pretty and stylish top!
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Natasha B 6/14/09Fantastic top - very stylish and edgy.
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JEF 6/14/09Great top!
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SheriF 6/14/09Very cute. Love the brown print.
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amytb 6/14/09This is really cute! I esp love the back, its such a cute detail. great job!
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Teeavilnor 6/15/09I going to get this pattern now, and make ir for my girls for our trip to FL in November. Thanks for the review.
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karebear23 6/23/09Looks great! I have been eyeing this one!
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