Kwik Sew: 3299 (Shirts)  - Type:Mens - Shirts  | | Viewed 134 times
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| | Posted on: | 8/12/09 5:22 PM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | 
Kwik Sew Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend | | See other patterns in this category: Mens - Shirts | Available for sale on PR: $10.99 (See envelope)  | | | | Fabric: | Interlock Knit [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description: A set of men's tee shirt patterns. Options are round neck or vee neck, short sleeve or long sleeve.
Pattern Sizing: S(34-36" chest) to XXL (50-52")
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes.
Were the instructions easy to follow? KwikSew patterns always have terrific directions.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? No dislikes. Pattern is well drafted and goes together like a dream.
Fabric Used: Cotton/lycra interlock, mid-weight.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: My DH is a big guy (well, width-wise, anyway), so I used an XXL, but added to the center front to accommodate his large belly by pinning the CF at the neckline right on the designated line, but pivoting the bottom out 3". I also added 1" in length to the center front by tapering from 0" added at the side seam line to 1" extra in length at the CF fold line. This was enough to keep the tee shirt hem level when he wears it. I should have made the sleeves a bit shorter, so I will make that adjustment on the next go-round.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, he has asked for several more shirts for the summer, and I am sure I'll make him some long-sleeved ones for the winter.
Conclusion: There are lots of reviews for this pattern, which speaks to its popularity and excellence. I am only adding my two cents' worth here because my DH is a big-bellied guy and thought it would be useful for others to know how I dealt with that. It is a quick and easy pattern and went together (mostly) on the serger in maybe 90 minutes (not counting the sleeve I put on backwards and had to rip out, sigh......).
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<< Previous Review Next Review >> | Reader Comments | | mhk3boys | 8/12/09 | Your shirt looks great! You got the fit down for your DH! | | * * * | | Sweetiebop | 8/12/09 | Great fit and your DH is showing how pleased he is with this Tee. | | * * * | | Charrlie | 8/13/09 | I have been looking for a T Shirt pattern exactly like this my husband is size 2XL Tall. Thank you very much for your review. | | * * * | | arianamaniacs | 8/13/09 | Nice job on your shirt. I hate it when I sew sleeves in backwards or inside out, it happens more often than I care to say | | * * * | | JEF | 8/13/09 | Very nice shirt. Thanks for the helpful review. | | * * * | | Nancy Anne | 8/13/09 | I'm not the only one who sews sleeves in backwards! Thanks for a great review. My husband also has some girth and it's hard to know which patterns will work for him. | | * * * | | Sherril Miller | 8/15/09 | Nice fit. I can see you get a lot of use from this pattern. | | * * * |
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