Pattern Description: Clone from Kate Spade top based on Kenneth King Clone Your Favorite Garment online class
Pattern Sizing: 4
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Almost. The style and fit are an exact duplicate but I had to guess on the ruffle.
Were the instructions easy to follow?Kenneth King's Clone Your Favorite Garment class found on Pattern Review is fantastic. His instructions are very easy to follow.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I learned in cloning this garment that the top features a lined shoulder tab connecting the front to the back. The purpose is to give the front a nice flat fit against the upper chest with no gaping.
Fabric Used: Silk Twill from Mood Fabrics
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I hope to make the top again. I recommend this class to everybody.
Conclusion: This class is a must take for anyone wishing to clone a favorite garment. Kenneth King very clearly explains the process for a no fail result.
Rhoda K said... Beautiful top, it looks very good on you. Love the fabric, too. 3/16/13 9:23 AM
Morisot said... Love your version! 3/16/13 9:37 AM
Danmar said... Inspiring! I went to Mood Fabrics for the first time on your recommendation too 3/16/13 9:47 AM
madbadger said... Love your top and your blog - I can't post a comment there b/c I don't have a worldpress acct but wanted to tell you I've learned so much from reading it & your reviews - thank you! 3/16/13 11:02 AM
Heatherrique said... Very pretty top on you! Wonderful work! 3/16/13 11:40 AM
CindyHa said... I am so tempted to purchase the cloning class, I love reading your reviews.
I can't tell from the course descrption if he demonstrates how to clone a sleeve, or if he talks about knits? 3/16/13 11:48 AM
grays08 said... I love all your clones, you are getting so great at it! The flounces I don't think would be too bad to add, but I would advise "borrowing" from another pattern if you have one that has these because it would be great to have those as well (but your version without is still great!). 3/16/13 8:46 PM
SewWil said... Great job cloning the Kate Spade top. ove your fabric choice. I really need to take this class. 3/16/13 8:49 PM
Tarrbaby said... Beautiful top, there is something about using pi times the length of your neckline to make a circle that becomes a flounce. Once you have the circle you draw another one outside of it the width you want your flounce. Peggy Sagers had the formula in one of her webcasts. She would probably answer your question via email. I particularly love the crispness of the blue and white print, just lovely. 3/17/13 4:41 AM
cocosloft said... Gorgeous! 3/17/13 7:06 AM
a life in stitches said... A very successful top. One way to clone the flounce would be to take a piece of very fine fabric, examine the flounce carefully to find a straight grain radiating from the neck (it could be where the flounce is seamed). Pin your muslin matching its grain line, then carefully work round the whole flounce (or just half if it is symmetrical) You would need the finest pins you can find - entymological pins are best. Then mark the seam and edge lines with whatever method you trust. Remove from the garment, lay out flat on tissue paper, trace and add your seam and hem allowances. 3/18/13 3:36 AM
Loop51 said... I love your top; I went to Mood and purchased that fabric. Love your blog. 4/11/13 10:01 AM
Beautiful top, it looks very good on you. Love the fabric, too.
3/16/13 9:23 AM
Love your version!
3/16/13 9:37 AM
Inspiring! I went to Mood Fabrics for the first time on your recommendation too
3/16/13 9:47 AM
Love your top and your blog - I can't post a comment there b/c I don't have a worldpress acct but wanted to tell you I've learned so much from reading it & your reviews - thank you!
3/16/13 11:02 AM
Very pretty top on you! Wonderful work!
3/16/13 11:40 AM
I am so tempted to purchase the cloning class, I love reading your reviews. I can't tell from the course descrption if he demonstrates how to clone a sleeve, or if he talks about knits?
3/16/13 11:48 AM
I love all your clones, you are getting so great at it! The flounces I don't think would be too bad to add, but I would advise "borrowing" from another pattern if you have one that has these because it would be great to have those as well (but your version without is still great!).
3/16/13 8:46 PM
Great job cloning the Kate Spade top. ove your fabric choice. I really need to take this class.
3/16/13 8:49 PM
Beautiful top, there is something about using pi times the length of your neckline to make a circle that becomes a flounce. Once you have the circle you draw another one outside of it the width you want your flounce. Peggy Sagers had the formula in one of her webcasts. She would probably answer your question via email. I particularly love the crispness of the blue and white print, just lovely.
3/17/13 4:41 AM
Gorgeous!
3/17/13 7:06 AM
A very successful top. One way to clone the flounce would be to take a piece of very fine fabric, examine the flounce carefully to find a straight grain radiating from the neck (it could be where the flounce is seamed). Pin your muslin matching its grain line, then carefully work round the whole flounce (or just half if it is symmetrical) You would need the finest pins you can find - entymological pins are best. Then mark the seam and edge lines with whatever method you trust. Remove from the garment, lay out flat on tissue paper, trace and add your seam and hem allowances.
3/18/13 3:36 AM
I love your top; I went to Mood and purchased that fabric. Love your blog.
4/11/13 10:01 AM