Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Kwik Sew 3915

The buttons are on, and the hem is sewn! And I love how the shirt turned out. I don't have a picture of me wearing the shirt, because truthfully, I don't have anything to wear with it. And beside that, it's been too hot for long sleeve shirts. But, as much as I like the top, I know I'll find something to go with it. Just maybe not until next fall. :)

The fabric is a textured knit from Hancock's in a lovely shade of brown. The pattern was easy to sew, and the fit is good. I did make a bigger hem than called for because the top was too long and I didn't bother to cut off the 1" excess. Other than that, no additional modifications were made.

One bit of advice if you sew this pattern: Work carefully when you sew the point at the bottom of the v-neck. I am not totally happy with mine. I debated about taking my seam out and doing it again but was afraid of ripping a hole in the knit. So I left the point as is. It's not perfect, but I can live with it. It was either that or risk a hole in the knit.

As always, Kwik Sew instructions are fabulous with the clear illustrations and well-written directions.

Ruth





14 comments:

  1. Wow, that looks so professionally done! What am I saying, you are a pro!

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  2. This shirt is amazing! Beautiful:)

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  3. Oooh, i love this, and so nicely made too. Lovely job!

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  5. Ruth, your top is fabulous.

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  6. I like the detail on this one! It's super cute!

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  7. Your sweter looks even more beautiful than the Sew Kwik picture, wow!!!! the neck looks perfect, I see no imperfections whatsoever :)

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  8. Your sweter looks even more beautiful than the Sew Kwik picture, wow!!!! the neck looks perfect, I see no imperfections whatsoever :)

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  9. This is gorgeous! I agree with Shwetha that your shirt looks MUCH more fabulous than the Kwik Sew envelope!!

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  10. That is very pretty! i love the button detail.

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  11. I love the styling of the neckline-- I hope you are able to come up with something to wear it with soon!

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  12. Love the top. The point looks great.

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  13. Your top should be on the Kwik Sew pattern envelope! It is fabulous!

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