Saturday, July 16, 2011

Kwik Sew 2845

This pattern has been on my to do list for quite some time. Belinda made it back in 2009 and her versions are beautiful.  Then there are Gigi's versions, also gorgeous.

It has taken me awhile but finally I have made this top.  I thought about it again after Lynne made a skirt from Sew Serendipity book and wanted suggestions for tops.  I dug out this pattern as a possibility for her and decided it was time to make one for me.

Pattern Description: Misses' knit tops. View A and B sleeveless, tank style tops with ribbon in casing that gathers the front neckline. View B has empire waist on front with elastic in casing. View C is a peasant style stop with short raglan sleeves and elastic in the neckline and armholes. I made view B with sleeves from another pattern

Pattern Sizing: XS to XL

Fabric: A stretch rayon from fabric.com, ordered it after Lynne used it for a cute anthro-inspired top for herself.



Likes/Dislikes:  I never was drawn to this pattern until I saw the variations out there on the internet.  Then I quickly ordered the pattern.   Adding the sleeves to this pattern made all the difference in me liking this one.
Another like is the peasant look without all the fullness

Changes: I added 1" to the bodice.  The sleeves are from Jalie 2787.  Several of my other changes are the ones Belinda wrote in her review.  These include adding a CF seam to the bodice for the ties, eliminating the buttonhole.  Added to the shoulders for the sleeves.  Also, added 1" to the hem for length.

My tie is self-fabric but I used a piece of 1/4" elastic (cut an inch shorter than the back), sewing a self-fabric tie to each end of the elastic.  I threaded this into the neck casing and stitched in the ditch so the elastic was in the back casing. 

Conclusion: A fun top, with great design, probably a new favorite of mine.  I will add another inch or two to the length.




14 comments:

  1. Lovely Lori! This pattern still remains as one of my favourites. I like it with the short Jalie sleeves. I must try this myself this summer.

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  2. This is so pretty. I will have to look at that pattern as it looks like a very versatile top for summer.

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  3. Cute! The bright pink floral print looks so good with your distressed denim jeans!

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  4. I too was inspired by Gigi to make this top (back in the day) and I always loved it. Seeing your gorgeous version makes me want to revisit this pattern!

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  5. Isn't the Internet the greatest? You can find information on anything, including fabulous patterns! Your top is terrific. It's rather like an updated peasant top. Love the sleeves.

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  6. I love the changes you made to the top..it is so pretty and looks wonderful on you.

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  7. Love the top. The fabric is very summery looking.

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  8. It's SO cute, Lori! I have to make one as soon as I get back from vacation. I really, really like the fabric for this top, and that you added the flutter sleeves. LOVE it!

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  9. Another pretty, summer top!

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  10. MelissaB5:29 PM

    That is so cute! I made that top earlier this spring and really like it (also inspired by Gigi & Belinda). I don't recall what sleeve I ended up using, but I sure like your flutter sleeve that is very cute!

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  11. Very cute top!Just right for the summer.

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  12. Very nice, must put it on my list.. Thanks

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  13. Oh Lori! That's a good one! LOVE it. I must get my hands on this OOP pattern!

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