Ive been wanting to dive more into projector sewing for well over a year now! I brought a projector, took a class or two but still have been either cutting commercial patterns or printing, taping & cutting PDF patterns! Well in 2024 my plan is to dust off my projector & switch that up a little!
My motivation was sewing not one, but two Vikisews patterns! Not because it was an overwhelming effort to print, tape & cut each PDF because it actually wasnt. The Malika skirt was 20 pages & the Kendall top was 24 pages. Not bad at all in the world of PDF patterns. To give some perspective, I have a cargo pant pattern that is over 50 pages 😩. Now thats a lot!
So lets get into these patterns!
First, Im a thief... I stole from Vikisews!!! Okay, okay, let me not be so dramatic! No actual theft occurred here but I'll let you be the judge! The color combo I used was inspired by the Malika pattern cover!
Malika Skirt
PDF: 20 Pages
Pattern Pieces: 4
Fabric: Polyblend (very structured, similiar to jeans)
Most Difficult Step: Invisible zipper
Time To Sew: 1 hour 20 minutes
Modifications: None
Kendall Top
PDF: 24 pages
Pattern Pieces: 4
Fabric: polyester/ spandex blend
Most Difficult Step: Applying neck piece
Time to Sew: 45 -60min
Modifications: None
Pattern Highlights*
1. Difficulty:
Advanced beginner
5/10 (10 = most difficult)
2. Prep
Cut pattern = 25 min
Cut fabric = 30 min
3. Sizing/Fit
Skirt: True to size for woven non stretch fabrics like wool, poly-blend, cotton, faux leather/suede, corduroy.
Top: True to size for stretch fabrics such as knit, double knit, spandex, ribbing knit.
4. My Measurements: Bust 36/ Waist 33/ Hips 41
5. Pattern Size Cut
Skirt: EU 46
Top: EU 44
*Applies to both patterns unless otherwise stated.
Wrap Up
This pattern is suited well for an experienced/ advanced beginner who has a solid understanding of inserting an invisible zipper for the skirt & pattern markings which will help with the top. There are no pockets in the skirt but they could be easily added.
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