Jalie 3023 - tankini with briefs or swim suit
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Pattern Manufacturer Jalie
Pattern Name/Number 3023 - tankini with briefs or swim suit
Pattern Description Tankini or bikini top with briefs or swim skirt
Which view and size did you make? View A (tankini) & View B (briefs), size 10
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes
If not, why? -
Were the instructions easy to follow? No
If not, why? It wasn't clear how much elastic to use, nor that when they said the elastic would "exceed the fabric", they meant this in terms of length/overlap rather than width at the side.
The instructions for the top straps were unclear and not intuitive.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? The seam allowances are too narrow (1/4"), particularly for a pattern with a lot of basting, some of which ended up being visible.
The pattern did not say how much elastic to use for different sections (e.g. legs, waist, top), just the total length required (which was far too much).
The pieces for the pull-ties were much too narrow, it was impossible to turn them right way out.
Fabric used Swimsuit fabric and swimsuit lining
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made or would recommend I would widen the strap pieces to allow me to just fold them in four, and pin them in this position first.
Would you sew this pattern again? Yes
Would you recommend this pattern to others? No
Any additional comments I think that this is a pattern for a very experienced sewer. I would make the pants again, but I'm not sure about the top.
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