Kwik Sew: 3703 (Dresses) - Type:Dresses  | | Viewed 194 times
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| | Posted on: | 6/14/09 4:56 AM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | 
Kwik Sew Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Recommend, with Modifications | | See other patterns in this category: Dresses | Available for sale on PR: $11.49 (See envelope)  | | | | Fabric: | Cotton-Lycra Knit [See other projects in this fabric] | | HASH(0x9682de0) | Pattern Description: Close fitting pullover dresses have flared skirt, racer back, neckband, and armhole bands. View B has contrast extension at the bottom edge, and neckband and armhole bands from contrast fabric. Designed for stretch knits only with 35% stretch across the grain.
Pattern Sizing:XS - XL
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Absolutely. I made View B with the contrast fabric.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Super easy, just like the other Kwik Sew / Kwik Serge patterns I've used.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the racer back , and that with almost no effort I can make something that looks like it came from the street clothes section of an expensive yoga clothes store I know. This dress is super comfortable and quite cute - great for playing with my daughter at the park or out to a casual lunch or shopping. I'll team it up with a pair of matching blue Kwik Sew leggings I made at the same time. (already reviewed). I also like that I made this one entirely on my serger, so it went togehter really quickly.
Fabric Used: cotton / lycra jersey. I found the flower print at a moving sale of a fabric store in Chicago for $2 / yard, and bought 4 yards. This is my first project with this fabric, and I have lots left. The navy blue contrast fabric is from my stash.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: Based on the measurements on the pattern envelope, I was S on top and M to L in the middle. So, for first try I started with S on top and tapered to M by the time the pattern pieces hit the waist. When the dress was finished, it was clear that there was way too much fabric in the waist / hip area, so I went back to my serger and made each side seam smaller where I had graded it. I think next time I'll just cut a S because there is so much ease in the waist / hips area since this really is an A-line dress. I suspect my fabric had more stretch than the 35% they suggested, and therefore I should cut a bit smaller than I would otherwise do based just on body measurements.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I will definitely make this one again, particularly now that I'm sure what size I should sew. It's fashionable and easy to sew - no complicated instructions at all. I would definitely recommend this to others, and I suspect I'll get requests from my college-age daughters for their own versions, too.
Conclusion: A great addition to any summer wardrobe!
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<< Previous Review Next Review >> | Reader Comments | | DaisyEsq | 6/14/09 | Great dress! | | * * * | | redhotpepper | 6/14/09 | Very cute! I've added it to my wishlist. | | * * * | | maryfrana | 6/15/09 | Love this pattern and your version is very cute. Racer backs are a favorite of mine. Thanks for pointing out this pattern. | | * * * |
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