Armed and Thready with Kwik Sew 4207

"Mom, being trendy with the cold-shoulder look, huh?" "Might as well again!"
 My daughter was referring to a top I wore today from Kwik Sews 4207, that I purchased from the BMV website along with other goodies.

 
"Misses' Tops: Pullover tops have scoop neckline with neck binding and stitched hems. A: Patch pocket. B: Cold shoulder sleeve."   Sizing: Misses' XS-S-M-L-XL. I sewed a "M".

The directions were clear and concise with each step accompanied by a diagram (typical of a Kwik Sew). There are also convenient sewing procedures to finish the edges of the garment as applicable to standard sewing machines and sergers. The sleeves are stitched flat before the side seams. Besides the user-friendly instructions, I like the flattering fit, scoop neckline, and the ease to sew the entire top.
 
I sewed view "B".  The 2-way knit jerseyfabric is a remnant of a long-sleeved top from New Look 6735.

 

It is essential to match the "dots" of the "capless" sleeve to the corresponding ones at the armscye endpoints to create the two similar "openings" at the upper arms. There is a 5/8" hem to be folded under for the armhole (lower edge for the attached sleeve and the upper portion where there is no sleeve) pressed and top-stitched, forgoing need bind the armhole with a strip of fabric as what I did in Simplicity 8337.

From youtube, here's a link for a tutorial for binding a knit neckline, by Fashion Behind The Seams.  This is the best tutorial of the slick method I have been using for years.
Useful, detailed tutorial to bind a neck neckline





Modifications/Alterations
* 3/4" petite waist adjustment
*Narrow the upper back 1/2"
* Due to fabric constraints (the fabric was a remnant from a previous top), I cut two back pieces to add a center-back seam.





Kwik Sew 4207 is nicely drafted.  It has a potential to be a reliable standard as a springboard for customization: "pattern hacking" to create a variety of styles.  I definitely plan to sew with this pattern again and already will be my "go-to" pattern for those quick sewing gratification moments.