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I have owned this pattern for about 2 years and haven't made it yet. But now I am anzious to try it. I think it would go great with my new best skirt pattern the Brussels skirt. You are very correct in that body measurement is everything in Loes' patterns but that is also where the great fit and stlye comes from. Now all I have to do is find my knit fabrics - did you make a muslin first?
1/6/02 4:32 PM
Debbie, yes I did make a muslin. I nearly always do, and the only time things go wrong is when I get overconfident and skip this step. I used a cheap knit as a test, but a anything lightweight will probably be okay. If you trace your pattern on something like Do Sew or True Grid, you could also baste or pin the pieces together for a preview. This is such a fast pattern to sew that the test garment won't take long.
1/6/02 6:36 PM
Mini, thanks to your review I bought this pattern and finally finished it today (I was waiting for the TS shoulder pads!). It is wonderful, just the change I was looking for from my old standby twinset. Many thanks!
1/6/02 11:45 PM
I love the look of this sweater set. But, what is the 5" strip of velcro listed in the notions used for?
2/28/02 4:18 PM
Rhonda, I never noticed that until you mentioned it. If you use shoulderpads (I don't), you can use velcro to attach them.
2/28/02 6:33 PM
Hi Mini, I am playing with the Sweater Set and decided to search the reviews to see what others thought of this pattern. Just made the shell and like the fit in the neck, shoulders, and bust, but it is drawing up in the front and seems quite large at the high hip. Could be my funky monkey cheapo fabric, or could be that I need to lengthen the front and use a better stitch length for the topstitching. Any words of wisdom? Did you encounter this issue?
7/11/02 6:28 PM
Diane, I think everybody who has ever used this pattern has that problem! Of course, your fabric and stitch length can make a difference, but I think it is something about the way the shell is drafted. It seems to be designed for a smaller-busted figure than the other patterns in this line. As drafted, I think it would be okay for A cup busts. The rest of us need to either add length at center front, or put in a dart or dart equivalent.. This depends on your personal taste, and how much the top pulls up in front.
7/28/02 7:46 PM
Mini, I have not be able to access your site for several of your reviews, this one included.
8/29/02 9:16 PM
I see what you mean. I am not sure why this is happening, but I will try to fix it.
8/29/02 11:48 PM
Thank you for a wonderful review! Seriously considering getting this pattern.
9/11/02 12:15 PM
Hellene, I still like this pattern BUT I reviewed it before I had worked with Kwik Sew patterns. The twinset Nikki just reviewed-AKA the infamous twinset-is might be a better choice. I am finding that the Kwik Sew fit works better for me, and the patterns are less expensive. Of course, I use larger sizes so what works for me might not be right for petites.
9/11/02 1:12 PM
Your review is great, but the link to the finished photo doesn't work. I see from the link that you have set it to an editing page within your Yahoo photo album. Make sure that your photos are viewable to the public and then use the link that yahoo assigns to the photo :)
9/15/02 4:47 PM
Maybe this will work. Click here
9/15/02 9:57 PM
OOps! Guess not. If you go to my review of Stretch and Sew 1039 Quick and Easy Jacket, the album has another photo of the LH cardigan.
9/15/02 10:00 PM
I fixed the photo link.
9/15/02 10:03 PM
Will definitely try pattern. I have little time to sew- this sounds perfect for me.
10/6/02 9:35 PM
Mini, you are an inspiration to my top heavy 5'4"Body. I will be brave soon and send in some reviews, meanwhile keep me laughing with your "cotton lycra that turned into a personal flotation device."
2/21/03 6:35 PM
Great review Mini, thanks. Your cardigan looks great on you!
2/21/03 10:44 PM