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Kwik Sew: 3896 (Misses'Tops) - Type:Tops

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Passion4Sewing


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Posted on:

11/30/12 4:38 PM

Last Updated:

11/30/12 4:45 PM

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Kwik Sew Pattern Info

Pattern Rating:

Easy & Great for Beginners

See other patterns in this category: Tops

Available for sale on PR: $11.49 (See envelope)

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Fabric:

Linen Blend [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Description:

Shirt pattern with two sleeve lengths and two hemlines

Pattern Sizing:

Multi-sized. I thought I could use the Large, but maybe should have used XL as my pleat doesn't stay flat

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?

More or less. The pleat was a bit of a challenge. But it really went together nicely, as all Kwik Sew do.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I LOVED the asymmetrical hem of view B. No dislikes.

Fabric Used:

I found this linen-like plaid on the Spot-A-Dot clearance at Hancock's. It was $2.50/yard, plus an extra 20% off that day. Wohoo!

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

None. I just used view A sleeve on view B. No big deal. In the future, I will make a longer sleeve with a deep hem because I like to wear shirt sleeves rolled up.

I messed up cutting the plaid the first time. It is important to match to the CENTER line. I was able to salvage it so the plaid looks good.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

Actually, my friend's 15-yo daughter has been wanting me to show her how to sew.She loved the shirt, so we will use this pattern. She is a perfectionist so starting out with a nice even plaid will teach her MANY things, especially patience

Conclusion:

I got a lot of compliments on this one. It was definitely a case of the fabric being an awesome choice for the pattern. This was a lot of fun to make and pretty quick. It would be quicker in a solid or print that didn't need to be matched.

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	BrendaJoyce said... The shirt is really pretty...and so is the scenery behing you. Wow. 11/30/12 6:32 PM
	Cuffs said... Great top! It looks like it fits you perfectly. I had to look at the pattern picture to see how they have it because your pleat looks like it's SUPPOSED to be that way -- adds a nice diagonal to the design. 11/30/12 7:01 PM
	ktr2567 said... It has such a crisp look, I like the style and it looks great on you! 11/30/12 9:28 PM
	prttynpnk said... This is really sharp- I have to pay more attention to Kwiksew! 12/1/12 9:31 AM
	chacha45 said... I agree about the pleat. I think the diagonal adds a lot of pizazz to an already great top. Good work! And the photo is beautiful! 12/1/12 10:04 AM