Kwik Sew used to be one of my favorite pattern companies. Their athletic patterns are the ones I use most often. Then McCall’s took over and things went downhill, fast. I can’t say that this release has turned things around, but I will say that I was pleasantly surprised. There is still a lot of the crafty stuff that I am going to ignore here, and a lot of crazy sacks made out of quilting fabrics that they pretend are clothes, but they actually had a few decent patterns, so let’s take a look:
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| KS4029 – I love this jacket. The collar shape is so modern and elegant. |
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KS4026 – This cowl neck knit dress is cute!
Though I expect I could probably make one using patterns I already have. |
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KS4013 – The gathering on the midriff is a bit thick,
but overall I think this is decent dress. |
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KS4014 – I love the color blocking on this top.
Though, again, I expect I could do this using a pattern I already have. |
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| KS4028 – This cowl neck is cute, but again I think I already have a similar pattern. |
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| KS4027 – A nice basic v-neck top. Probably needs to be worn with a cami. |
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KS4017 – Nice to see a man’s pattern in the release.
I do wish there were a few more details, but this is a pretty decent jacket. |
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KS4019 – Since I am at the age where a lot of people are getting married,
this diaper bag pattern might be a worthy addition to the stash. |
Of course, before we all get too excited, I do have to point out that a fair number of the patterns looked a lot like this:
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| KS4030 – A big reminder of why I don’t sew with quilting cottons. |
So, overall, there isn’t a lot of wow in the collection, but there were more decent patterns than I had been expecting based on previous releases. So, what do you all think? Was this a worthy effort from Kwik Sew? Or does this seem like a lot of rehash from patterns you have already seen? Feel free to discuss in the comments!
Doctor T Designs 
Some cute ones but I have a strict policy of not wearing placemats
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I know – that quilting fabric look just doesn't do some of those patterns justice! Like you I think that any features could easily be transferred to patterns that we already have in the stash…but I am rather partial to the little jacket, K4029 – I am always a sucker for a scarf looking collar/front band … J
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they did put out some nice patterns, but nothing I don't have already in my Burda magazines. meh
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Agreed. The dress could be salvaged with more narrow elastic in front and a viscose jersey. It would also make a nice maternity dress with the front gathering moved up a bit and the front hem curved down. But speaking of quiliting and placemats, I kind of like the 4016 tunic top with color blocking. Every now and then they make one that works… but I wouldn't clamor to sew this. This is Katharine and not my husband in case he is logged in 🙂
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