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.