Kwik Sew 3744

Description: Pull-on skirts. View A is gathered to a piece of wide elastic and has side seam pockets. View B has three overlapping ruffles and wide fold-down waistband. Waistband and panels under ruffles are from contrast stretch knits. Bottom edges of ruffles are finished with narrow hems.

Sizing: XS-S-M-L-XL

Instructions:  It has been awhile since I purchased Kwik Sew patterns but after sewing this one, I remember why I use to purchase so many.  The instructions are great, illustrations wonderful and the results are fantastic.  A nice feature on the instructions is all stitching is shown in red, much easier to see in the illustrations.  On this skirt the first step is to sew on the pockets, stitching in red, showing the straight stiching of the seam and the overcasting to finish the seam.  Step one complete, step two is sewing the side seams, now only the side seams are in red and the pocket seams are shown but the stitching is in black.  A great reference and on an easy skirt, as is this pattern, you can just glance at the illustrations.

Likes/Dislikes:  It is all likes.  Current  trendy style to start with and to Kaitlyn the best feature is the pockets.

Changes:  I used the waistband from view B on the skirt of view A.  Also, there is lots of fullness in view A's skirt.  On a lightweight cotton (quilting cotton) the fullness would be fine, the fabric on this skirt was a stretch denim, a bit heavier.  I removed 9" from the width and the skirt would be worn more around the hips than the waist, 3-1/2" off the length. 

Fabric: Stretch denim from Needle Nook with a cotton lycra for the waistband.

Conclusion:  I have enough cotton lycra for another skirt, so Kaitlyn is in the lookout for another piece of fabric for a second skirt.  If you are short on time but want a fantastic garment, sew up this pattern, you won't be disappointed.