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Kwik Sew 3678 A Review....

Kwik Sew 3678

Back View

Pattern Description:
Close fitting jackets have front zipper closure and kangaroo pockets. Close fitting pants have elastic at waist and drawstring, and patch pockets on back.View A jacket has hood, and pants have self fabric waistband. View B jacket has stand-up collar, cuffs and bottom band made from ribbing, and pants have ribbing waistband.


Pattern Sizing:
XS-XL

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?
Very easy.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I didn't like that you had to stretch the facing to fit. Next time I make it, I will make the facing longer and not stretch it like the directions say. It made it ripple in the front and I don't like that.

Fabric Used:
Ponte Roma Knit from Hancock

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I WILL make this again!!! I highly recommend the pattern.

Conclusion:
This is a great pattern! I needed some new loungewear for a trip (great for airports) and it will be great when the weather cools off here and I need more coverage for my morning walks.

OOPS! LOL didn't realize my necklace was over my collar like that lol. I'll have to update this with a different picture later on lol.

That's it for today lol. I have four more reviews to type up and one WIP lol. I have had no mojo to blog about my sewing projects lol

Toodles!!!

Simplicity 2700 and Butterick 5355

Simplicity 2700

Pattern Description:
Misses & Miss Petite Pants: Amazing Fit Collection
Pattern Sizing:
6-14
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?
SUPERB!!!!!!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this pattern! It is now a TNT!!!

Fabric Used:
Lightweight denim

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
NONE!!!

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I plan on making this SEVERAL times over! I LOVE them! The fit is fantastic!!!

Here are the pants flat...

Hook and eye closure...

Inside. I LOVE the way they had you finish off the inside. I've not made pants that used bias tape that way, nor was I aware of it but I will always do this on the inside of my pants now.

Outside pocket...

Inside pocket...still using that left over seersucker lol.

Here is a close up of the pants on me. I need to do a pic like this with my jeans too. Well all the pants I make, but they all fit like this lol. I LOVE the wide waistband. LOVE IT! I will make these several times over. I LOVE THEM!

 

Butterick 5355

Pattern Description:
Very loose-fitting, pullover tops A, B, C, D have elbow or full length raglan sleeves (wrong side of fabric will show), carriers, self or contrast sash and shaped hems, neck is finished with purchased bias tape.

Pattern Sizing:
XS-M

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 didn't use them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I loved this pattern.

Fabric Used:

Silk Chiffon

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I doubt if I will make this one again but I highly recommend it.

Since I'm not very familiar with french seams I pulled out my copy of Cool Couture by Kenneth D. King to walk me through the process lol.

I love the way it turned out!

The neck...

Neck binding... I glanced at the guide sheet long enough to see that they wanted me to just encase the neckline inside the bias tape and sew it down....umm NO. That would look odd, so I did it my way and I'm pleased!

I used my treasured rolled hem foot for the hems lol. LOVE that thing!!

I LOVED working with this fabric! It wasn't bad AT ALL. Making those jeans REALLY gave me some confidence because I just jumped right in with this top! LOL I feel like I can make anything now lol.

Alrighty yall, that's all I have!

Have a great Monday!
Toodles!

Jalie 2908 and Kwik Sew 3667

Kwik Sew 3667

 

Pattern Description:
Pullovers have wide double waistband. View A has wide three-quarter length dolman sleeves, kangaroo pocket, and hood.

Pattern Sizing:
xs-xl

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 glanced at them, they looked very simple. Didn't really use them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love this pattern.

Fabric Used:
Cotton Interlock

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
I think I could have easily gone down a size. I made the medium and it's a little more roomy than I thought it would be but I really, REALLY like it.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I normally don't wear hoodies/pullovers like this, but I LOVE this one. I doubt if I would sew it again, but I do recommend it if you like this style.

Here is a back view

Conclusion:
Great pattern for a really casual look.

Jalie 2908

 

 

OMG! When I first started sewing I ALWAYS said, I would NEVER sew jeans. I SOOOOOOOOOO take that back. I LOVE this pattern! I now know why EVERYBODY raves about it! Add me to that number!!! I am SO pleased with my very first pair of jeans!!

Pattern Description:
Low rise stretch jeans with slim fit through the hips and thigh and a flared leg, back and side front pockets, zip fly with button closure.
Pattern Sizing:
2T-22 I made size X

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?
This was my first time working with this pattern company so I followed the directions to the "T". They were SUPERB! I didn't follow them for the zipper insertion, I used Sandra Betzina's method. It works for me lol.


What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I LOVE how close this pattern is to RTW Jeans!!

Fabric Used:
Stretch Denim from Fabric.com

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
ANYTIME I want a pair of jeans, I will make these! I see what all the rave was about. I actually can't WAIT to make them again! LOL

Conclusion:
SUPERB PATTERN!!

Here are some additional pics....

I found this really cute button at Michael's.

I had a pair of my jeans right next to me and did the stitching exactly like those jeans lol.

I didn't have any plain fabric for the pockets, so I used some leftover seersucker. Still did a great job, no additional bulk.

Instead of doing double topstitching on the inside leg, I did it JUST like the jeans I had next to me lol.

I'm SO proud ya'll lol.

I couldn't decide on a pocket design, so I just left it plain lol.

 

The only thing I REALLY didn't like was the color topstitch thread I used. I thought it was "too gold" for the color denim I used. I've already ordered what I will use next time.

Instead of using denim thread in the bobbin, I just used regular thread. I read a LOT of horror stories about folks machine messing up lol. Learn from the mistakes of others right? LOL

Ok, that's all I have. Just LOVIN my jeans!!!

Toodles!