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Kwik Sew: 3443 (Misses Pants) - Type:Activewear    printable version
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Posted on:8/6/09 10:29 AM
Last Updated:8/6/09 10:31 AM
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Pattern Photo:Kwik Sew 3443
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Pattern Rating:Recommend, with Modifications
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Pattern Description: Activewear pattern with crop and long knit pants with two variations on waistband, four tops. I made the crop pants with crossover waistband.

Pattern Sizing: multi size. I used Xlarge

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, but I didn't like the look and altered them after I had finished them

Were the instructions easy to follow? I only used them to see how the waistband was finished

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I guess the flare would look good on someone slimmer than I, but they looked like PJ's on me. They were too long and too wide at the bottom.
I liked the fit of the crossover waistband

Fabric Used: Luscious Premium Brushed Micropoly Stretch Knit

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I used the Xlarge, even though my measurements are larger than the ones for that size. I knew Kwik Sew ran large. I was happy with the fit.
I shortened them about 4" and tapered the legs from the knees down.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes and yes

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kes 8/6/09You're photo wouldn't come up, the pattern did, but from what I could see, they came out well with your modifications! I too am not fond of much of a flare in cropped pants. I like that you tapered them.
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