Kitty said... Often if I can't find thread that goes with a mixed print, I look at the Sulky rack and see if there is a twist that works well. I usually use Sulky in the embroidery machine, but often they have a blended shade that works for hems. 2/7/03 0:13 AM
Ann Smith said... Very pretty top. I love the drape of the fabric. My machine ate my fabric when I made this pattern also and really chewed up the elastic. I ended up with elastic in about half of the neckline before I gave up on it. I don't think you need it at all unless you have a knit with very little rebound. 2/7/03 4:55 AM
Charmaine said... I have been looking for a pattern with that much drape to a "cowl" collar. You have chosen a great fabric for this pattern and I bet it looks great on you. Charmaine 2/7/03 6:19 PM
Margaret said... Thanks for the compliments, everyone, and for the Sulky suggestion, Kitty. I haven't found Sulky in stores around here, but I guess I will have to try the JoAnn that's in the area -- haven't been there yet, since it's farther from me than the smaller stores. Sounds like the elastic isn't necessary for this fabric. Thanks for the tip, Ann. Charmaine, the one problem I have with this fabric is that it is a bit thin, so I have to wear only very smooth things under this top. 2/9/03 5:58 PM
Karen Bowers said... deepika's review of this pattern got me looking at other people's reviews of this top. boy, you did a great job! excellent match of pattern to fabric. 11/16/03 5:22 PM
AnneM said... I agree; what a spectacular version you made of this top. 11/17/03 10:55 AM
Often if I can't find thread that goes with a mixed print, I look at the Sulky rack and see if there is a twist that works well. I usually use Sulky in the embroidery machine, but often they have a blended shade that works for hems.
2/7/03 0:13 AM
Very pretty top. I love the drape of the fabric. My machine ate my fabric when I made this pattern also and really chewed up the elastic. I ended up with elastic in about half of the neckline before I gave up on it. I don't think you need it at all unless you have a knit with very little rebound.
2/7/03 4:55 AM
I have been looking for a pattern with that much drape to a "cowl" collar. You have chosen a great fabric for this pattern and I bet it looks great on you. Charmaine
2/7/03 6:19 PM
Thanks for the compliments, everyone, and for the Sulky suggestion, Kitty. I haven't found Sulky in stores around here, but I guess I will have to try the JoAnn that's in the area -- haven't been there yet, since it's farther from me than the smaller stores. Sounds like the elastic isn't necessary for this fabric. Thanks for the tip, Ann. Charmaine, the one problem I have with this fabric is that it is a bit thin, so I have to wear only very smooth things under this top.
2/9/03 5:58 PM
deepika's review of this pattern got me looking at other people's reviews of this top. boy, you did a great job! excellent match of pattern to fabric.
11/16/03 5:22 PM
I agree; what a spectacular version you made of this top.
11/17/03 10:55 AM