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From: rmg1341
Date: 07-08-2005, 10:06 PM (1 of 9)
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Looking for knit patterns that are easy, interesting, fit well, fun, for knit tops. I've tried several so far, and haven't found one that I love. I have some gorgeous shimmery blue fabric, and would love to make a knit top with it, but can't use it until I find a gorgeous pattern. I've tried kwik sew, but I don't like how the sleeves hang. I also tried stretch & sew, but haven't loved any of them yet. can anyone recommend a pattern for me to buy; one that they thought was incredible??? thanks, ruth |
User: rmg1341
Member since: 09-09-2004 Total posts: 4 |
From: Skye
Date: 07-09-2005, 03:43 AM (2 of 9)
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Depends what style you are after. New Look have some nice ones. I Have used a vogue this year as well but would not recommend following their instructions. I find KS patterns very un inspiring to look at but then you see them made up and they look good here are some patterns that I have used this year http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=8859 vogue v7967 http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=8545 NL 6088 http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/topsearch.pl for NL 6204 Burda patterns would be worth a look too good luck |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: Mary_Lou
Date: 08-31-2005, 12:26 AM (3 of 9)
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Have you tryed "KWIK SEW" The are a little more than the others but work great. I love them and have had many for years. Mary Lou |
User: Mary_Lou
Member since: 08-31-2005 Total posts: 1 |
From: SummersEchos
Date: 08-31-2005, 12:50 AM (4 of 9)
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Hi Mary Lou, Welcome to Sew Whats New. Please look around out site and join in our discussion. Summer
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User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 08-31-2005, 12:14 PM (5 of 9)
Pattern recommendation.. Check Vogue and either Butterick or McCalls-- for the Sandra Betzina pattern designs.. She has several that are great..Mary made one recently.. A turtleneck or mock turtle, I believe, if I remember right. I have several of the Butterick ( I think B. instead of Mccalls) but I haven't used them yet.. I have a scoop neck tee pattern of Sandra's that came in a set with a book, and I dearly love it.. Easy to make and fits like a dream.. 
Sew With Love
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: MartySews
Date: 09-14-2005, 07:18 PM (6 of 9)
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Check out the Textile Studio patterns like their basic top, Santa Monica T, cowl neck tops, etc. Many of these are designed by Loes Hinse and are for quick and easy sewing. The patterns are multi-sized with all sizes included (xs - xxl) in one envelope. Hope this helps. Happy Stitching! It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: LauraM62
Date: 09-15-2005, 10:02 AM (7 of 9)
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I'll mention Jalie since no one else has! I haven't put mine together yet, but did buy 2 of the knit shirt patterns, plus a couple other Jalie patterns. They have some pretty good reviews on them from others. If you didn't really care for the Kwik Sew because it was a looser fit, larger armhole, etc then Jalie maybe what you like. The patterns carry a large array of sizes that you have to trace off. You can read info on them at Pattern Review. http://www.jalie.com/ http://sewing.patternreview.com/ LauraM
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User: LauraM62
Member since: 08-10-2003 Total posts: 246 
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From: Shellymoon
Date: 09-25-2005, 10:14 PM (8 of 9)
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I'll echo the praise for Kwik Sew. They are great. Yes, a little pricier, but the fit is fabulous and the designs are simple basics that you'll use over and over again. I also like Burda patterns, although they can be tougher to find in the. U.S. What about in Canada ladies? Burda has a line of great basic T-shirts that fit us ample minded folks great. Shelly Moon
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User: Shellymoon
Member since: 05-27-2001 Total posts: 240 |
From: mommydionne
Date: 09-26-2005, 07:34 PM (9 of 9)
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I'll put my two cents for Jalie as well, their cross over top is really cute and goes together like a dream, I don't like kwik sew that much, I find the instructions are confusing for some simple things (ie a zipper placket). If you want opinions of Jalie, check out www.timmelfabrics.com.
Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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