tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post4800392950844026690..comments2024-03-28T07:31:16.882-04:00Comments on Stitches and Seams: Can I Make The Grade?Debbie Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-78923609959369241342007-08-02T19:34:00.000-04:002007-08-02T19:34:00.000-04:00Yeah, I don't think you can make the grade. I don...Yeah, I don't think you can make the grade. I don't even think you should try. Instead, I think you need to pack that fabric up and send it to me. <BR/><BR/>Dagnabit, I *know* you can do it, and I know I'll never find that piece of textile gorgeousness in my mailbox. *pout*.Leslie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07394181043132619724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-531624915446815912007-07-23T21:28:00.000-04:002007-07-23T21:28:00.000-04:00I can't wait to see your finished top! it's an ad...I can't wait to see your finished top! it's an adorable pattern!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04127985312219747234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-23851474509009992612007-07-23T20:01:00.000-04:002007-07-23T20:01:00.000-04:00Purdy fabric. :) I never surf e-bay for fabric. Ma...Purdy fabric. :) I never surf e-bay for fabric. Maybe I should start? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-38484675581410836852007-07-23T19:46:00.000-04:002007-07-23T19:46:00.000-04:00I am alot further from NYC than you are!! Can you ...I am alot further from NYC than you are!! Can you explain why the top is refered to as "Duro" I have seen that term and am confused about its meaning.<BR/><BR/>Judy on the Oregon coastAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-59368743156297655912007-07-23T18:08:00.000-04:002007-07-23T18:08:00.000-04:00I'm so glad you're making this one. I've been want...I'm so glad you're making this one. I've been wanting to grade it up too, but I keep procrastinating...maybe you will (once again) inspire me! Love that fabric too!<BR/>IzzieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-15146944671246553742007-07-23T16:49:00.000-04:002007-07-23T16:49:00.000-04:00I hope it all works out for you. I really like the...I hope it all works out for you. I really like the shape of the bands on this particular top. It's different from most.<BR/><BR/>Sending good sewing thoughts your way!gatorgirl4325https://www.blogger.com/profile/17371918661935664362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-59235545378335016872007-07-23T15:37:00.000-04:002007-07-23T15:37:00.000-04:00Go, Debbie, go! :) Over the weekend, I was leafi...Go, Debbie, go! :) Over the weekend, I was leafing through my BWOF issues and and I saw that I had marked off this one, and yup, the pattern sizing is too small for me, too. I'm gearing myself up for tracing it out and upsizing it, also. and modifying it for a knit. Oh, where to begin.... *grin* <BR/><BR/>Cheers, <BR/><BR/>Masouma RoseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-56955512852760681692007-07-23T15:27:00.000-04:002007-07-23T15:27:00.000-04:00Debbie, there are so many patterns out there, KS h...Debbie, there are so many patterns out there, KS has a new Duro top as well as Simplicity in the Khaliah Ali line and Hotpattern. Many choices and sizes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-23341248108717641682007-07-23T14:43:00.000-04:002007-07-23T14:43:00.000-04:00I still see lots of the Duro style out there, in f...I still see lots of the Duro style out there, in fact, it's trickled down to children's clothing (my daughter loves the look and has a couple herself)! I think your fabric choice is going to make a fabulous top - I can't wait to see it finished!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-76535143250524125462007-07-23T13:03:00.000-04:002007-07-23T13:03:00.000-04:00Debbie ~ I think you are safe on the duro trend. ...Debbie ~ I think you are safe on the duro trend. Here in NYC I am still seeing an awful lot of it on the streets! Good luck with your upgrade!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.com