tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post3270644809942188115..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: StyleArc - Adele Topshamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-26043475976847718812012-07-21T13:52:50.908-07:002012-07-21T13:52:50.908-07:00Yes, Mary, that is exactly what I do!Yes, Mary, that is exactly what I do!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-25180123237797737482012-07-21T13:51:59.061-07:002012-07-21T13:51:59.061-07:00Would you mind a question? After you lengthen the...Would you mind a question? After you lengthen the front how do you approach sewing the side seams? Do you ease the extra inch in around the bust line or all along the seam?<br /><br />Sorry to be so dense but I'm new at sewing knits and need that FBA adjustment!MaryMary86https://www.blogger.com/profile/04934836649119869915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-48919951195197669742011-11-26T20:08:25.438-08:002011-11-26T20:08:25.438-08:00I wish I had your eye for fabrics, Shams! Love th...I wish I had your eye for fabrics, Shams! Love the top!Noilehttp://www.noile.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-33939865683149242052011-11-22T19:10:00.939-08:002011-11-22T19:10:00.939-08:00Oh yes - I have that pattern - this is a great top...Oh yes - I have that pattern - this is a great top - and that fabric is delish!!Gay McDonellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150699751738725615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-66645424723991434342011-11-21T20:29:17.301-08:002011-11-21T20:29:17.301-08:00You are the Arc ambassador aren't you? Great t...You are the Arc ambassador aren't you? Great top and I love the fabric.Gailhttp://myfabrication.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-40839001180765644162011-11-21T18:46:47.475-08:002011-11-21T18:46:47.475-08:00What a wonderful top! I think I need one of those...What a wonderful top! I think I need one of those myself!Sharon Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987831277077411438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-14229797391962625932011-11-21T18:38:48.555-08:002011-11-21T18:38:48.555-08:00Yes, Kuby, it's the one in SF. It' a real...Yes, Kuby, it's the one in SF. It' a real hit or miss type of store, with inconsistent stock, but I've gotten some nice things there. Other times, I leave empty handed. I enjoy the challenge of the hunt, I guess. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-78908072865877239952011-11-21T18:32:06.017-08:002011-11-21T18:32:06.017-08:00This blouse looks so well on you. Love the fabric....This blouse looks so well on you. Love the fabric. The neckline is fabulous! That hem is perfect for you. You've mentioned Fabrix a few times. Is that the one in SF? I love going shopping there.Kubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883870804630058812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-73101602443514972492011-11-21T12:38:01.586-08:002011-11-21T12:38:01.586-08:00Haven't tried a StyleArc pattern yet - better ...Haven't tried a StyleArc pattern yet - better get my act together after seeing this result.<br />Put my name down for the 'Tablecloth' sew-a-long - think you will be putting your name to your own pattern company soon!!!Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406164663751567997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-40998030385944649052011-11-21T01:28:30.834-08:002011-11-21T01:28:30.834-08:00Thanks for answering my question about the necklin...Thanks for answering my question about the neckline, very helpful, as I'd like it a bit lower. Now I will check the pattern on the neckline and probably alter it if it's the same in mine.Sigridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187364244385056641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-3648119116957576832011-11-20T21:39:17.034-08:002011-11-20T21:39:17.034-08:00What a great looking top! Love the fabric you cho...What a great looking top! Love the fabric you chose; the print is tres chic. And the asymmetric hem and side slit are way cool. A great look for you!Dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712003004658269721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-78240209620320947302011-11-20T18:30:19.180-08:002011-11-20T18:30:19.180-08:00After seeing this top in person today, I'm abo...After seeing this top in person today, I'm about to go off & place a November order - it looks every bit as good, if not better, in 3D real life! And already narrower shoulder? SOLD!Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-28320759269925088942011-11-20T18:09:56.088-08:002011-11-20T18:09:56.088-08:00Close, Cherylanne. My birth year is 1959. :)Close, Cherylanne. My birth year is 1959. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-60562039645251173122011-11-20T13:42:39.774-08:002011-11-20T13:42:39.774-08:00Shams, you have too much fun sewing and blogging!
...Shams, you have too much fun sewing and blogging!<br /><br /> We not only have sewing in common, but I think we share birthdays.. 9th July 1958??? my DD is nineteen and DS is sixteen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06707973327616107650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-74609900881607094062011-11-20T11:12:24.067-08:002011-11-20T11:12:24.067-08:00Thanks for asking that, Sigrid! I meant to mentio...Thanks for asking that, Sigrid! I meant to mention this and forgot!! No, I did not alter the neckline in any way. I was surprised how high it was.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-53735780665835088552011-11-20T09:27:41.262-08:002011-11-20T09:27:41.262-08:00Great print, great top. Looks terrific on you. I h...Great print, great top. Looks terrific on you. I have the pattern waiting, as my free pattern when I ordered from SA. Finished my Jenny blouse today, hope to sew this one in the next few weeks. <br />Just wondering: you did not change the neckline? It seems higher on you than on the drawing.Sigridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187364244385056641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-63191864366155034252011-11-20T08:19:26.638-08:002011-11-20T08:19:26.638-08:00great top love the fabric and color.great top love the fabric and color.Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-6839033127423113352011-11-20T07:46:43.321-08:002011-11-20T07:46:43.321-08:00I'm envious of your ability to choose fabric t...I'm envious of your ability to choose fabric that results in such gorgeous garments! Do you have a method/pointers you could share?Sandy in CAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-56365271545705372072011-11-20T05:26:42.039-08:002011-11-20T05:26:42.039-08:00I love that paisley print. Gorgeous. That's a ...I love that paisley print. Gorgeous. That's a great top for leggins or a long straight skirt. As always, it is "you".gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-85913651831286747242011-11-19T23:01:02.567-08:002011-11-19T23:01:02.567-08:00P.S. Glad you mentioned to Chloe about sleeves as ...P.S. Glad you mentioned to Chloe about sleeves as I don't do sleeveless. :)Sew-4-Funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340344934860568228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-43264928404805024942011-11-19T22:52:02.781-08:002011-11-19T22:52:02.781-08:00What can I say, another Style Arc winner! Love it!...What can I say, another Style Arc winner! Love it! Thanks for mentioning the length of the shoulders. I'll be sure to double check my pattern before cutting.Sew-4-Funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340344934860568228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-40496954745989086342011-11-19T22:18:12.761-08:002011-11-19T22:18:12.761-08:00I can see why you love it, looks fab on you! Alth...I can see why you love it, looks fab on you! Although I like the original just as much too... And adore that tablecloth skirt, You are going to look bee-a-you-tiful for thanksgiving!<br />Re your question; I bought the shot cotton from purlsoho, and I put a link to the store in that post where I mentioned the fabric...Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-29112545390031103692011-11-19T22:02:20.943-08:002011-11-19T22:02:20.943-08:00I love those colors - great top of you! So, if I t...I love those colors - great top of you! So, if I tell you what I want in a top, you can tell Chloe and then we'll be set, right? ;-)Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-34680940281401179432011-11-19T20:06:54.853-08:002011-11-19T20:06:54.853-08:00I'm with Janis. I may have just crossed over t...I'm with Janis. I may have just crossed over the breaking point. And I think I already blew my November sewing budget. Dang.<br /><br />Love this top!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09815988914005580044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-3471839887772805732011-11-19T19:38:45.909-08:002011-11-19T19:38:45.909-08:00No narrowing the shoulders?! Sign me up, I want o...No narrowing the shoulders?! Sign me up, I want one! Love the fabric on you and the style. Great top.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378489018825744806noreply@blogger.com