Pattern Description:
Blouse with decorative neckline from knit fabric.
Pattern Sizing:
You give them a set of 5 or 6 measurements and they give you a size-accurate pattern.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, but I lengthened the sleeves.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
There are a couple of places to find the instructions. One translation is better than the other. Look on this website
The instructions were pretty good for this one. It's a bit tricky, but if you've sewn for a while it should be not problem.
All photos are on my blog What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I loved that it was exactly my size and had seam allowances already added. This doesn't take a lot of fabric either and it's a quick make.
Fabric Used:
A very fluid jersey knit in a vibrant raspberry.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
My muslin, made out of a much sturdier knit was much too small in the shoulder width. I added 3/4" to the shoulder width and it ended up being a bit too wide in this drapey fabric (see arrows and circle in pictures). I'm not very familiar with negative ease, so I'll chalk this mistake up to ignorance. It's easy enough to fix if I ever get around to it.
I also made the sleeves long. All I did was measure myself from my shoulder to my wrist, then I added the hem and an additional 4" for rouching at the wrist.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Yes, and absolutely. I was very happy with my first experience with Lekala and I recommend them to everyone (well, maybe not beginners since the instructions are not the greatest). I may make this again in another colour in a slightly heavier knit. I just saw someone else made this with a striped knit which gives a neat effect.
Conclusion:
I'm so impressed with Lekala patterns. I've made the other knit top and will review it soon. So far the fit is really great. I've yet to try anything more complicated so my opinion may change.
All pics are on my blog
QuiltSewSewSue said... Thanks for the review. I am interested in trying these patterns out. I don't seem to be able to get to your photo though. 12/7/12 7:01 PM
Levone said... Nice looking shirt, would like to see a larger view. 12/7/12 8:21 PM
Jstarr4250 said... I would love to try Lekala. Thanks for adding the link. What a great looking top. 12/7/12 8:52 PM
NancyZL said... Nice looking top, so glad you are happy with it since I have a
Lekala pattern in the works. Would love to see the photo larger. 12/7/12 11:06 PM
trumbelina said... AHG! Sorry people. All pics are on my blog:
http://www.trumbelinasews.blogspot.ca/2012/12/lekala-4042-im-fan.html 12/8/12 10:07 AM
cleverkitty said... wow look that neckline and sleeve I love this on you. the color is gorgeous :) 12/8/12 10:21 AM
redside said... Thanks for information on this new (to me) pattern company. I read in one review that the instructions were in Russian, so finally my background as a Russian historian will come in handy! 12/8/12 11:07 AM
JEF said... Very pretty...I love the color. 12/9/12 7:16 AM
spamlamb said... Love the fit, shame about the shoulders though. 12/9/12 7:52 PM
regine said... Loved your top and went straight to Lekala patterns and ordered the pattern. What a wonderful way to buy! 12/12/12 0:41 AM
mmcp said... It is great to see two really different versions of this top appear, clearly it's very versatile and looks great in both versions! 1/13/13 9:20 AM
Thanks for the review. I am interested in trying these patterns out. I don't seem to be able to get to your photo though.
12/7/12 7:01 PM
Nice looking shirt, would like to see a larger view.
12/7/12 8:21 PM
I would love to try Lekala. Thanks for adding the link. What a great looking top.
12/7/12 8:52 PM
Nice looking top, so glad you are happy with it since I have a Lekala pattern in the works. Would love to see the photo larger.
12/7/12 11:06 PM
AHG! Sorry people. All pics are on my blog: http://www.trumbelinasews.blogspot.ca/2012/12/lekala-4042-im-fan.html
12/8/12 10:07 AM
wow look that neckline and sleeve I love this on you. the color is gorgeous :)
12/8/12 10:21 AM
Thanks for information on this new (to me) pattern company. I read in one review that the instructions were in Russian, so finally my background as a Russian historian will come in handy!
12/8/12 11:07 AM
Very pretty...I love the color.
12/9/12 7:16 AM
Love the fit, shame about the shoulders though.
12/9/12 7:52 PM
Loved your top and went straight to Lekala patterns and ordered the pattern. What a wonderful way to buy!
12/12/12 0:41 AM
It is great to see two really different versions of this top appear, clearly it's very versatile and looks great in both versions!
1/13/13 9:20 AM