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Kwik Sew: 3740 (Tops) thumbsup - Type:Tops    printable version
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Posted on:11/30/12 2:02 PM
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Pattern Rating:Easy & Great for Beginners
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Fabric:Cotton-Lycra Knit  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Description: Close fitting pull-over tops have scoopl neckline. View A has cowl collar and full length sleeves. View B is sleeveless and neckline and armhomes are finished with self fabric bindings. View A and B necklines can be interchanged.

I made View B.

Pattern Sizing: XS - S, I made small and usually am between 10-12 in big 4 or 36-38 in Burda.

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? Great, simple instructions.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Like:
-The cowl has a nice shape. It's not just a rectangle of fabric and falls in soft folds rather than looking like a shelf.
-Simple construction.
Dislike:
-Pattern drafting was all wrong for my shape. Too wide at the neckline (I made a muslin of the tank first to check fit), boob ears under my arms and shapeless.

Fabric Used: Royal blue cotton/lycra. medium-heavy weight tubular rib knit from JoAnn's.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
-After messing with fit I remembered that I already HAVE a well fitted knit bodice from Burda 7742 so I used it instead.
-Raised the neckline (and adjusted cowl accordingly) one inch after looking at other reviews, not sure I needed to.
-Narrowed the sleeve.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I still need to work a little on the fit of the armscye then might have another go of it.

Conclusion: A nice cowl, and favorite of many PR members, but a bodice that didn't work well for me.
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The quilt is the second project I finished this week. It's called Flying Kites by Nellie's Needles. I wish it had used more of my stash.


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ArtAttack said...
Ooh, very cute top! Boob ears...must remember that because it is truly a phenomenom.
11/30/12 2:25 PM
Jstarr4250 said...
The photo looks great to me...I love a nice tame cowl. (And your quilt is spectacular.)
11/30/12 4:10 PM
Rhoda K said...
Love your top, a beautiful color!
11/30/12 4:46 PM
Amanda.Claire said...
I love your top. Too bad you had the fitting problems. One can not go out of the house with boob ears (ha)! It looks like all is well with the final top!
11/30/12 5:23 PM
marec said...
boob ears!! You are so funny-what a beautiful top.
11/30/12 6:17 PM
Annette1 said...
Now that's a great idea, using your tried-and-true bodice with this wonderfully draped cowl neck. Beautiful! I didn't know you QUILTED, too, or if I did, I forgot -- ha! You're MULTI-TALENTED!
12/1/12 0:04 AM
margy.64 said...
Stunning colour on you.
12/1/12 4:08 AM
Margaret said...
Great looking top (and quilt)!
12/1/12 4:54 AM
pdiddly said...
glad you sorted out your boob ear droop - nice top
12/1/12 5:06 AM
cleverkitty said...
Very nice, love the color on you. For the life of me I do not know what a boob ear is, thinking I missed the boat I looked it up and Urban dictionary was the only definition out there and I don't think that is what you meant LOL I may need a phrase dictionary written by you! I'm still trying to imagine what you mean. Quilt is awesome :)
12/1/12 9:22 AM
Levone said...
Love your top, such a pretty color!
12/1/12 12:14 PM
Elizabeth made this said...
Boob ears...too funny. The cowl is a beautiful feature on you; I really love how it drapes.
12/2/12 7:52 AM
Ms. McCall said...
This top looks great on you - it was certainly worth all the adjusting!
12/2/12 12:37 PM
becca a said...
All your refitting worked out so well--the top fits you perfectly. The cowl is a pretty shape and such a lovely color. Boob ears--what a great term for that fitting problem.
12/4/12 9:46 AM
SavageCoco said...
Boob ears. So THAT'S what that armscye-bust gape time/space continuem is called. Barb, you're killing me!
12/5/12 1:30 AM
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