tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post5552160604171493466..comments2024-02-18T06:32:42.950+11:00Comments on Bartacks and Singletrack: Kwik Sew 3816: Pattern ReviewLightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-79169102827622368822016-06-24T12:46:05.005+10:002016-06-24T12:46:05.005+10:00I have this pattern, but I lost the directions. S...I have this pattern, but I lost the directions. Suggestions?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479902685478328141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-36792176079616851092014-05-06T10:49:26.296+10:002014-05-06T10:49:26.296+10:00Thanks a lot. I enjoyed sewing them. It's not ...Thanks a lot. I enjoyed sewing them. It's not often a pattern makes me want to do an immediate second take,.Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-25832429879325735652014-05-06T10:48:43.210+10:002014-05-06T10:48:43.210+10:00Thanks you. The pattern's good instructions sh...Thanks you. The pattern's good instructions should take credit for the pockets.Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-16648695402440316112014-05-06T10:47:56.281+10:002014-05-06T10:47:56.281+10:00Thanks. It's only the soft, fleecy insides tha...Thanks. It's only the soft, fleecy insides that has sold my daughter on hers. My son is delighted with his.Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-68200841344554687782014-05-06T10:47:11.925+10:002014-05-06T10:47:11.925+10:00Thanks Rachel. This was a project where I managed ...Thanks Rachel. This was a project where I managed to impress myself, my son and I think even the mostly un-expressive Flipper was impressed too. There's a lot to be said for a well made T-shirt. I really want to get my head around how to neatly bind the back neckline like the shop bought ones. Plus, you're doing it with more kids and a dog underfoot! I'm impressed!!Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-29821077996257713382014-05-06T05:38:11.989+10:002014-05-06T05:38:11.989+10:00That shop is a little gem! I have picked out my fa...That shop is a little gem! I have picked out my fabric and am chuffed I can get the zips and other things there too. My only summer weight coat is falling to bits so I need to get cracking. I am looking forward to the challenge of sewing something different.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648562959654477795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-5174131046599364532014-05-01T21:23:03.948+10:002014-05-01T21:23:03.948+10:00They both look fantastic! Really nice work! They both look fantastic! Really nice work! Alexandra Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13204078583322269777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-5435081172270459192014-04-30T15:33:27.274+10:002014-04-30T15:33:27.274+10:00These are amazing!These are amazing!agneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18159276984119731810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-19115352108628907752014-04-29T13:21:32.683+10:002014-04-29T13:21:32.683+10:00You did such a great job on those pockets! Both ve...You did such a great job on those pockets! Both versions are fantastic!Ockduspockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472291767747357704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-54484164771042200602014-04-29T05:54:57.207+10:002014-04-29T05:54:57.207+10:00So cozy. Well done on the perfect pockets, I'm...So cozy. Well done on the perfect pockets, I'm in awe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-89582723345196289912014-04-29T01:13:21.817+10:002014-04-29T01:13:21.817+10:00Whoooaaa. Shelley! These are seriously impressiv...Whoooaaa. Shelley! These are seriously impressive! And a welt pocket with a zipper? That's a pretty cool detail. And I thought it was cool that I could make a t-shirt... :)rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-11155576231578479162014-04-28T23:10:29.478+10:002014-04-28T23:10:29.478+10:00Thanks Kristi. It's surprising how some embroi...Thanks Kristi. It's surprising how some embroidered butterflies can really girly-up a pattern isn't it. Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-38927693329464162322014-04-28T23:09:30.417+10:002014-04-28T23:09:30.417+10:00Thanks Christine. I would describe this purple as ...Thanks Christine. I would describe this purple as the exact shade of purple that makes me a purple hater! If only it were a bit redder, or bluer, or darker...<br />This is one of those patterns that makes you feel terribly proud of yourself when you look at the end result.Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-51065489569159677252014-04-28T23:07:31.096+10:002014-04-28T23:07:31.096+10:00Thanks Kristin. I bought enough of the windproof f...Thanks Kristin. I bought enough of the windproof fleece to make something for my husband, but I will need to buy that thimble before I start on that! I think he was suitably impressed with the non-handmade look,....Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-66097872813588167122014-04-28T23:05:21.388+10:002014-04-28T23:05:21.388+10:00Gosh that would have been cute though! I had it in...Gosh that would have been cute though! I had it in my head that I'd seen you sew this pattern for Julia... Maybe it was something similar. I'm glad she liked the picture of P hamming it up. There were plenty more of those (sigh)Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-50000672516876944732014-04-28T23:03:36.577+10:002014-04-28T23:03:36.577+10:00It seems that outdoor fabrics and camping style se...It seems that outdoor fabrics and camping style sewing supplies shops are completely separate from all the usual fabric outlets. This shop looks like a real treasure trove for sewing hiking clothing and backpacks and the like. Good luck with a parka, I look forward to seeing what you make. A sewing anorak sewing an anorak perhaps?!Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-63949546497983309742014-04-28T23:00:22.279+10:002014-04-28T23:00:22.279+10:00Oh I am pleased to hear that, as, if his little si...Oh I am pleased to hear that, as, if his little sister should go to the same school I can save this vest and not have to make another in the same size!Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-23507065449953843582014-04-28T22:59:20.398+10:002014-04-28T22:59:20.398+10:00Thanks J. Sweater fleece would not be high on my l...Thanks J. Sweater fleece would not be high on my list of all time favourite fabrics but I do love the feel of the windproof fleece. Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-53960084720899049332014-04-28T11:56:50.560+10:002014-04-28T11:56:50.560+10:00Really, really nicely done. I love a pattern that ...Really, really nicely done. I love a pattern that serves a boy or girl, and I love both versions you've made are great. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15176650420515843996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-74361739284058583972014-04-28T07:36:22.879+10:002014-04-28T07:36:22.879+10:00They are so amazing and look so perfect. I love ...They are so amazing and look so perfect. I love the embroidered corduroy and think the purple looks pretty though I should really be sick of the color by now because of my little one. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316879382901467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-21765774314206364222014-04-28T00:40:59.450+10:002014-04-28T00:40:59.450+10:00woah these are great! Sometimes just switching up...woah these are great! Sometimes just switching up your fabric to some new type can be so fun, eh? Even if it is a pain to work with. Both versions look super profesh and cute. kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906525676759757900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-85938298839597363152014-04-28T00:29:15.920+10:002014-04-28T00:29:15.920+10:00Seriously amazing! When I lived in Canada, I ma...Seriously amazing! When I lived in Canada, I made my son a Windbloc Polar fleece snowsuit. A tough fabric to sew on, and he sweat like a pig in it! I've got to go through some of my old Kwik Sew patterns now...Janice https://www.blogger.com/profile/15516765600724614193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-660254469100049642014-04-27T21:44:09.772+10:002014-04-27T21:44:09.772+10:00Truly, what awe inspiring jackets. Brilliant. Penn...Truly, what awe inspiring jackets. Brilliant. Pennine Outdoor are one of the main shops advertised in my sewing mag. Maybe I should take a look after this. I am after something to make myself a parka and showerproof is a key quality required. I think I will look tonight. Thanks for the tip.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648562959654477795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-84190179733385928872014-04-27T21:37:37.889+10:002014-04-27T21:37:37.889+10:00Well done, I have made these and they are more wor...Well done, I have made these and they are more work then they look but they last forever!<br /><br />Hugo's has done four or five little boys!motherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-465372105776293172014-04-27T18:41:37.644+10:002014-04-27T18:41:37.644+10:00These are great! Who would have thought that fleec...These are great! Who would have thought that fleece could look so good? I might have to pull out my stash fleece to make something as good looking as theseJ Wohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431443344285004568noreply@blogger.com