Kwik Sew 3522 is described by the pattern envelope as a misses tunic and dress with a V-neckline, empire waist, kimono style sleeves, and neckband, waist inset and back ties are from contrast fabric. View A dress has short sleeves with contrast bands. View B tunic has three-quarter length sleeves with contrast bands.
I made View B, but lengthened the skirt by 6 inches, in a size XS. I also took 1/2" off the shoulder seams to raise the neckline a little bit. There is plenty of room in the sleeves so as not to have any fitting issues by doing this. I should mention the knit is a high quality, no sheen, rayon/viscose/lycra, and the black trim is a rayon lycra.
I do love this pattern. I have made it 3 times. I think I get a sporty look with the leggings, and what a bonus, the whole outfit couldn't be more comfortable. I also like to wear this dress thrown over a swimsuit on beach days, with no leggings.
I agreed with Uta when she suggested this fabric should have some kind of solid contrast. I especially felt that the black needed to frame my face instead of the yellow/green tones. This pattern has all the right ingredients.
While the colorway isn't my favorite, I do like the interesting print. In the end, this dress will be worn quite a bit this fall.
I'm looking forward to seeing your "What was I thinking?" creations!
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Looks like a success to me! You are right, the black contrast helps to tone it down and pull everything together.
I love it! I think it looks great with the black trim and the leggings! I can't believe you made it so fast!!!
Fantastic way of using your 'what was I thinking?' fabric. I bet you're glad you bought it now - this dress looks lovely!
That looks great! I've always wanted a dress with contrast bands like that; now to have your speed... (And a pair of leggings; that's a great look.) I'm glad we were on the same page about the contrast fabric!
Fantastic! i love it with the black contrast bands and leggings.
It turned out great. Very fun and interesting. I agree that the black framing the face was a good choice.
That is adorable! Very cute on you!
Looks great!
very cute! it looks great with the leggings.
Looks very coomfortable! I remember you saying you didn't a have a serger...How do you keep your knits from stretching all over the place?
Looks very coomfortable! I remember you saying you didn't a have a serger...How do you keep your knits from stretching all over the place?
What a great outfit! I love what you did with your "what was I thinking?" fabric! Obviously, your fabric was speaking to you about what it wanted to be because you nailed it!
Wow - I'm amazed at how great that fabric looks - in a dress shape (: Great idea on the contrast pieces.
This turned out very cute. I love the solid black contrast.
Oh, I really like this pattern! The framing with the black is really really nice and makes it look finished in a way it might not otherwise. It does look comfy but polished.
What a great dress! I love it! It does look comfortable. I might have to get this pattern!
Wow, great design detail with the black. It calmed that print explosion perfectly...and it's a fabulous outfit with your leggings.
I was probably in the "I 'think' I like it" category, and I really like how you have made it up.
I really like this outfit. It turned out beautiful.
Well, you did a fabulous job with fabric you weren't sure about to start with... good for you! I'm a bit naughty in that I'd probably stuff it away for a few months... I like the black contrast, this was a good choice. It looks terrific with the black leggings!
Thanks all! I've already worn this to run errands and go to the dentist. It is very comfortable indeed. To anonymous: I do have a serger, but don't use it very often on knits. Most of the time my machine handles knits without stretching them. This time however, and with the last baby outfit, I did have problems with the fabric stretching so I used my serger to snug up the seams. Usually, I zigzag my seam first, then come back and do a straight stitch on the inside of the zigzag and trim. One thing I noticed about the last two patterns is that they required a 1/4" seam. The narrower seam is why I think my machine may have stretched the fabric. When I have a 5/8" seam, I haven't had a problem. Hope that helps.
Thanks for answering my question about sewing knits. I've always sewn wovens and I'm just beginning to tackle knits. I really enjoy your site.
Great outfit - yes the black looks fab - and comfortable - a winning combination!
See, that is a fantastic dress! I really like it with the leggings. I keep wanting to get brave and wear something like that, but so far, the leggings have only been used with my riding boots. And in that use, they just look like really thick tights. ;)
Fantastic, great result with this "what was I thinking" fabric. Good combination with the leggings.
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