Today I managed to finish Kwik Sew 3843. The more Kwik Sew patterns I make up, the more I love them.
The pattern description states:
Fabrics: Designed for stretch knits only with 35% stretch across the grain. They suggest: Interlock, jersey, matte jersey, fabrics with Lycra. Pattern includes 1/4' (6mm) seam allowances.
Very close fitting pull-over tops have princess seams, raglan sleeves and triangular insets on front and back. View A has lapped fronts, full length sleeves, and is made from three contrast fabrics. View B has elbow length sleeves and turtleneck.
I made view A, but only used two colours for mine.
This is a little like putting a jigsaw together, however not very complicated, and you can more or less make the whole thing on your serger/cover stitch machine.
The instructions are straight-forward and simple to understand so this would be possible for a competent beginner to make.
I had a little of the black and white fabric left over from my Jalie scarf-collar top blogged about here last year, and some ribbed black knit, so decided they would work well together.
I would highly recommend this pattern if you want to create a top with a little difference, and while I only used two colours in my top, you could use 3 or even more if you want a rainbow burst of colour lol.
Catch you later.
The pattern description states:
Fabrics: Designed for stretch knits only with 35% stretch across the grain. They suggest: Interlock, jersey, matte jersey, fabrics with Lycra. Pattern includes 1/4' (6mm) seam allowances.
Very close fitting pull-over tops have princess seams, raglan sleeves and triangular insets on front and back. View A has lapped fronts, full length sleeves, and is made from three contrast fabrics. View B has elbow length sleeves and turtleneck.
I made view A, but only used two colours for mine.
This is a little like putting a jigsaw together, however not very complicated, and you can more or less make the whole thing on your serger/cover stitch machine.
The instructions are straight-forward and simple to understand so this would be possible for a competent beginner to make.
I had a little of the black and white fabric left over from my Jalie scarf-collar top blogged about here last year, and some ribbed black knit, so decided they would work well together.
I would highly recommend this pattern if you want to create a top with a little difference, and while I only used two colours in my top, you could use 3 or even more if you want a rainbow burst of colour lol.
Catch you later.
A really cute top and I love your color choices. Although I do love black and white ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove your new blouse.. and the colors are really pretty.. Happy sewing.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. I just cut out a muslin for this top!! Yours is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking top...and "My" colors! I love Kwik Sew patterns, too...
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, I love the combination of fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI have this pattern but yet to make it. I like the two fabrics you used!
ReplyDeleteThis pattern is new to me, your version is great, much better and classier than the envelope photo. You are going to get a lot of compliments for this!
ReplyDeletethank you all for your comments - I can't recommend this top highly enough
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I can see this worked up lots of ways.
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting top and I really like that you used the two fabrics. I'll bet it looks lovely on you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love it.
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