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Kwik Sew: 3378 (Twist Top) thumbsup - Type:Tops    printable version
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Jodi B. said...
Thanks for reviewing this. I've made this before and like the adjustments you've made for the twist with a fuller bust. I'll have to try it out.
11/7/06 10:42 PM
MelissaB in WA said...
It looks so lovely on you Belinda! Glad your muslin turned out to be a wearable one, that is alway a bonus in my opinion. :-)
11/7/06 10:44 PM
Debbie Cook said...
I'm so happy to see you finally make this -- it looks GREAT, as I knew it would. Yep, toldja so. LOL!
11/7/06 10:44 PM
LiZ said...
Belinda, Your muslin looks great. I have made this and agree about the extra waist shaping and also that its one of those patterns that need a body ibside to look right.
11/7/06 10:57 PM
luvzdogz said...
Wow, that's some muslin! This is beautiful as it doesn't have that homemade look - it looks like an expensive ready to wear - I love the color!
11/7/06 11:17 PM
flynn37 said...
As soon as I clicked on the picture, I was struck by how flattering this top is. I usually (sorry, ladies) don't love the way it looks, at least on larger-busted gals. Too much emphasis where it's not needed. You have discovered the secret to a flattering, modern look!
11/7/06 11:39 PM
KiwiWendy said...
Such a great top - I love the smaller higher twist. A huge improvement. And your forward shoulder alteration for the sleeve is so obvious once I saw it. Much easier for me to understand than anything else I've seen.
11/7/06 11:50 PM
lynny said...
Belinda thanks for your great review. The top looks great on you, love the colour. I think I will have to make this again with the higher twist I like it.
11/8/06 1:28 AM
Elona said...
Great-looking top, and what cool alterations!
11/8/06 1:35 AM
Stephanie C. said...
Wow, that looks wonderful. The top really highlights your beautiful necklace, too.
11/8/06 1:53 AM
Vonnevo said...
Fabulous Belinda ! Love how you increased the front height and raised the armholes. Thanks for another terrific review.
11/8/06 2:54 AM
sewinglinda said...
great review full of useful info on making this top, it looks fantastic you did a great job, I second stephanie's comment on the necklace too!
11/8/06 3:28 AM
Sew4Fun said...
Thanks Stephanie & Linda. The necklace is my first attempt at beading. :)
11/8/06 3:41 AM
keelyb1 said...
Wow. Great muslin! I love the changes you made - very flattering. Thanks for the review.
11/8/06 5:05 AM
keelyb1 said...
Ooops. Double post....
11/8/06 5:05 AM
Lori V said...
Belinda, great looking top. So happy your muslin turned out. Thanks for the tip on raising the armhole, I need to do that on my next KS.
11/8/06 6:19 AM
PattyU said...
This is one of the best twist top results I've seen. The top looks very nice on you.
11/8/06 7:09 AM
carolynw said...
SOME MUSLIN!! Isn't it nice when a muslin turns out to be wearable - you look lovely inthis top.
11/8/06 8:10 AM
BeckyC said...
Very nice twist top! The fit is great. I've done the sleeve alteration like you did and it works great! Thanks for all the great tips.
11/8/06 8:33 AM
Patti B said...
It looks wonderful on you. I quite agree about many twist tops on us FBA gals and love your alterations and the final look. Thanks for posting it!
11/8/06 9:02 AM
Rhoda K said...
The top looks so nice on you and your reviews are always so informative.
11/8/06 9:07 AM
Nancy K said...
I love this version of the twist top. It looks great on you. I am going to buy this pattern!
11/8/06 9:10 AM
SouthernStitch said...
I've made this twice and thought the same thing - too much twist. Thank you so much for showing your alterations - this looks great!
11/8/06 9:32 AM
sewingcybermom said...
Can't wait to try this!
11/8/06 9:48 AM
TarheelSewer said...
Great top! Thank you for reviewing it and explaining your alterations. You've inspired me to make the top now!
11/8/06 10:58 AM
OP Gal said...
Adorable top. I really like the cami showing through. Glad it worked out for you.
11/8/06 12:33 PM
Erica B. said...
Great looking top!
11/8/06 2:37 PM
ACB said...
It looks great on you!
11/8/06 4:54 PM
MareeAlison said...
Good review Belinda - like the top and the colour.
11/8/06 5:32 PM
hongkongshopper said...
Lovely Belinda! And the beads are pretty hot too!
11/8/06 9:54 PM
Judy Williment said...
Very noice! ;-)
11/11/06 4:19 AM
onewhosows said...
Lovely neckline detail - and this color looks so good on you, no wonder you love it. Your beads are perfect.
2/25/07 10:23 PM
Lori V said...
Belinda, great job on stash reduction. I can see why you have many aqua tops, they look fantastic on you.
2/25/07 11:02 PM
ryan's mom said...
Great top! I have the Simplicity version and am looking forward to making it.
2/28/07 7:08 AM
Miss Fairchild said...
This was an excellent review, not that I want to make the top, but that you used a tip found here on PR that I've been curious about...the sleeve alteration. Also, your tip on using a box to move the armhole down is great. It's easier for me to understand that way and I'll be using it as well. I use a box in the upper armhole to drop the front and raise the back shoulder seams for my rolled shoulders. Great review! I'll be looking for more by you.
3/6/07 8:13 AM
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