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Kwik Sew? firecracker 03-27-2008
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Posted by firecracker on March 27, 2008, 5:41 am
Hey all,

I've stuck with mostly patterns from the Big 4, but I was browsing around
on Kwik Sew's site and saw some patterns I kinda liked. How are they to
sew? What other smaller pattern co.s have fun and interesting stuff for
the 30-something crowd? I saw some Jalie patterns I like but haven't found
them anywhere locally to buy. I suppose I can buy them online but it would
be nice to have some feedback on the fit and quality of the directions.


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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on March 27, 2008, 2:31 pm
firecracker wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> I've stuck with mostly patterns from the Big 4, but I was browsing around
> on Kwik Sew's site and saw some patterns I kinda liked. How are they to
> sew? What other smaller pattern co.s have fun and interesting stuff for
> the 30-something crowd? I saw some Jalie patterns I like but haven't found
> them anywhere locally to buy. I suppose I can buy them online but it would
> be nice to have some feedback on the fit and quality of the directions.

Kwick Sew are usually fairly straight forward, with good instructions.
But do be aware that they OFTEN have much narrower seam allowances than
the traditional 5/8" or 15mm. Read carefully and check, adding a wider
allowance if you like one, where needed.

I have a host of smaller companies bookmarked. as most are in the USA,
I tend to buy on line. It's never been a problem. What sort of clothes
are you looking for? This will determine which pattern companies I feed
you! No point in sending you to look for historical or swimwear if you
want business suits... ;)
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Posted by Sarah Dale on March 27, 2008, 6:21 pm
firecracker wrote:

> I've stuck with mostly patterns from the Big 4, but I was browsing around
> on Kwik Sew's site and saw some patterns I kinda liked. How are they to
> sew? What other smaller pattern co.s have fun and interesting stuff for

Check out http://sewing.patternreview.com/ for lots of online reviews of
particular patterns - should give you some good ideas as to what people
think of the particular companies that produce them.

I've not used or seen Jalie patterns, but I've heard good things (on
this group) about them.

HTH, Sarah

Posted by off kilter quilter @somewhereq on March 27, 2008, 8:30 pm
> firecracker wrote:
> > I've stuck with mostly patterns from the Big 4, but I was browsing around
> > on Kwik Sew's site and saw some patterns I kinda liked. How are they to
> > sew? What other smaller pattern co.s have fun and interesting stuff for
>
> Check outhttp://sewing.patternreview.com/for lots of online reviews of
> particular patterns - should give you some good ideas as to what people
> think of the particular companies that produce them.
>
> I've not used or seen Jalie patterns, but I've heard good things (on
> this group) about them.
>
> HTH, Sarah

www.patternreview.com is a GREAT site and you can look through LOTS of
reviews!!

I had never sewn anything by Kwik Sew either and went based on the
reviews posted there. I have a bra pattern as well as a pattern for
panties and one for children's accessories. SO far, I've only done
the panties, and following a review posted there, made them from old t-
shirts! The directions were fairly easy to follow and they turned out
great!!

Posted by firecracker on March 28, 2008, 12:32 pm
firecracker had written this in response to
http://www.sewgirls.com/sewing/Re-Kwik-Sew-31088-.htm :
Thanks everybody. I usually sew business-casual and casual clothes, and
dresses. Stuff I can wear. Sometimes kid clothes as gifts for friends.

I'll check out the review site, thanks!


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