Kwik Sew: 3422 (Men Shirts)  - Type:Mens - Shirts  |
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| Reviewed by: | Scheri | 
 | About Scheri | | AB CANADA | | Member since: 7/13/10 | | Reviews written: 39 | | Sewing skills:Advanced Beginner | | Favored by: 8 people | | patterns reviewed: 20 | | Bio: more... |
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| Posted on: | 1/23/13 6:48 PM |
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| Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend |
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Available for sale on PR: $11.49 (See envelope)  |
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| Fabric: | Cotton [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description: Men`s shirt with double yoke, patch pocket, two piece cuffs and shirt tail hemline Comes with short and long sleeves and either a one or two piece collar.
Pattern Sizing:S to XXL - I used size Medium
Pattern Sizing:OS S-XXL
Chest 34-52"
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?I did not use pattern instructions I worked on the Pam Howard Tailored Shirt class on Craftsy.com and I also referred to my DVD and book by David Coffin Shirt making.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I found this pattern to be designed and cut well. All the match points matched and it fit true to pattern measurements. First time on a Kwik Sew pattern I am impressed.
Fabric Used:A couple of cotton prints that I picked up with my husband. He could not believe that I did not have suitable fabrics for a mans shirt in my stash. LOL.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:I used the draft a collar method taught by Louise Cutting in the Threads Insider One DVD. Here is the link to the online video
http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23018/industry-insider-techniques-dvd-vol-1
I also decided to give using rayon embroidery thread a try and a love the top stitching on the flat felled seams.
I used my 1/4" foot, Flat Fell foot and my rolled hem foot. These are feet I had never used before. Success.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I would recommend this pattern highly. I had very nice results considering that it was all new to me 
Conclusion: I have started working on a small spring/summer wardrobe for my husband and I am glad I started with this pattern.
More pictures here on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/scheri_sews/sets/72157632561517233/
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Seriously impressive! Any man would be proud to wear this shirt.
1/23/13 7:25 PM
Great looking shirts.
1/23/13 9:24 PM
I really like the KS patterns and this is no exception - lovely shirt
1/24/13 3:34 AM
Wow, that's a great shirt. I also made this shirt using Pam's Craftsy class and learned alot.
1/24/13 11:35 AM
Wow! Very nice,
1/25/13 10:56 PM