Kwik Sew 3523 and 400th post

Description: Misses’ tops and tunic have scoop neckline with gathers at center front and center back. Armholes and neckline are finished with narrow bindings. View A is tunic style with contrast empire inset and bindings. View B is gathered to wide band at bottom edge. View C is hemmed at bottom edge.

Why I bought this pattern: Oldest daughter had purchased a tunic from Express just like the one on the model, I thought I would make her a couple more tops. I never seemed to get around to that. While looking through all my patterns, I rediscovered this pattern and thought the tank top would be great for the summer.

Sizing: XS to XL

Instructions: Like I always say, Kwik Sew instructions are terrific. I do wish they would update their pattern envelopes, probably would help with pattern sales.

Likes/Dislikes: I like the look of the tank top but with this pattern you get a few extras to make the tank top a bit more stylish. I also like using up my less than 1 yard pieces of knits.


Changes: The first time I made this in a medium and it was too big. The second time I made a small, much better and then the third time, I made the small again and decreased the bottom band by 1”.

Fabric: Three knits leftover from other projects.

Conclusion: I cute tank top that is perfect for hot summer days. Since it is loose through the middle it seems to be cooler and more comfortable in Missouri’s heat and humidity.

I might make the tunic for the twins, I have the blue and white pointelle (from yesterday's Jalie pattern post) and then some white ribbing. This would be a very cute tunic and I think it would look great on them. I better ask first, before I sew it up.

Okay here is the pink one on me. Three pictures were taken by dd#3 and in each one I had my eyes closed! So no head shots this time.


Side view:




Front, I didn't have enough fabric to bind the top with the pink/white knit, so I used white ribbing. This is the one I took 1" off the band.




This is the first one, wrong size, knit doesn't have much recovery. As a result, this top will always be worn under a cardigan or jacket. I do like the colors of this knit. I am going to try to wash it in hot water and then a hot dryer, that should help some.




Last one, I had enough fabric to cut the binding on the bias.

Podcast is up, yea!! Off to sew a BWOF blouse. Hubby is working on the Habitat for Humanity house in our town, then we are heading for some shopping this afternoon. I am looking for a couple of chairs, we will see.

In honor of my 400th post, I am going to have a giveaway. It will be a surprise, either a book or magazine from my library of sewing books. So leave a comment, let's see, what is your favorite garment I have made. I will draw next Tuesday. Thanks all for reading and commenting.