Another Mash Using Kwik Sew K3915 - 

Currently, there is a lot of interest in “pattern hacking” and for good reasons.  If you love to sew, this term is probably not new to you.  For those of you not familiar with the term, it is simply making changes to a pattern to make a different style of garment.  You should always start with a pattern that fits you well.

There is also a related term called “pattern mash”.  That is taking a pattern that fits you and changing it by adding a design detail from another pattern.  For example, you might take a tee top pattern and change  the neckline by tracing a neckline from a different pattern onto your tee top and finishing it by following the instructions of the second pattern.  I showed you an example of a ”mash" in my blog post dated January 1, 2024.  I used Kwik Sew K3915 and traced the neckline of View B onto a tee top pattern I had.  View B had a ruched neckline that I was able to replicate without going to the trouble of fitting the Kwik Sew pattern.  Below is a picture of the pattern envelope for Kwik Sew K3915.

A few weeks ago, I decided I also liked the neckline of the top shown in View A of Kwik Sew K3915.  I took the same tee top pattern and traced the neckline of View B onto it.  Then I followed the directions of Kwik Sew K3915 and completed the V neckline with gathers at the front on my tee top.  Again, I saved myself the time it would have taken to fit the Kwik Sew pattern.  For me, that is the greatest benefit of a pattern "hack" or "mash".  Shown below are pictures of my new tee top made by “mashing” two patterns.

 

If you haven’t tried hacking and/or mashing patterns, I hope you will give it a try soon.  Just be sure you begin with a pattern that fits you properly.  Then, the fun and creativity can begin!

Judy