10 Summer Dresses to Make with Love Notions Patterns

[@junderwood830]

Thank you for fabric suggestions, Whitney! I’ve lost my “mojo” for choosing fabric in my old age and having found Love Notions, I’m sewing again; therefore, I needed to see this video desperately! You never disappoint and I’ve learned a lot and rekindled my love of sewing from watching your videos these last few years.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I love to hear this!

[@MsSparky321]

Love it when you say, "However, I sew." We should make tote bags with that slogan. 😁

[@sharonrimsza7960]

Oh my goodness…so very true. That would be a great label for our makes! Maybe re-labeled upcycled clothing.😀

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 we should!

[@TheKozyNook]

🧵🪡👗🧥👠 incredible inspiration! I hope it rains for a couple of days so I can take a break from gardening and spend quality time with my sewing machines.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I've been hoping for the same thing!

[@candicemcfee5288]

This old lady only wears dresses. So comfy, I am loving your sewing inspirations and have started garments again. Thank you so much.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I"m so glad you're sewing garments again!

[@norakathleenbertoglio4414]

I love shopping for fabric in person too! It’s wonderful to be able to feel everything!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I agree!

[@sylviahildebrant6037]

totally agree with you ~~prefer dresses in summer months. Just so fun and easy to throw on a dress and go. The dresses you picked we=e pretty much me although I like a fuller skirt so I cam freely jump to the floor to play with my grandkids and Florida heat keeps me mostly in cottons. thank you for taking the time to pick out these patterns.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@joanneblair2087]

Great overview of the dresses. I am older and wear tea length dresses all summer.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I love a good tea length dress!

[@lilybogaards5089]

So much inspiration 💕💕💕💕

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@sewingwithterrie592]

Good morning, You have me in “stitches” with your subtle 😉 not so subtle hint about the Cadence 😀🇨🇦 have a wonderful day

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂

[@libbybennett3067]

There are alot of beautiful dresses there. Thank you

[@TomKatStitchery]

I agree! I just love a good summer dress!

[@creepyed]

Whitney. My wallet. Stop. 😂. I'm loving this and Monday's videos! Such great content! I'm a huge fan of your percentage math. I just hate it when someone says something like "30% off plus my 10% coupon code is 40% off!" Sigh, that's not how percentages work 🤦‍♀️. Also, deep appreciation for your subtlety on the Cadence pattern; I was laughing while watching you! 😂😂

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 I'm glad my hinting came through 😂.

[@patgottshalk8808]

The Kokka linen is stunning.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Isn't it beautiful?

[@joanmanzella8740]

I am so happy I found your site! I have not done any sewing in many, many years but am going to start sewing simple dresses and tops for hot weather. Living in Hawaii it is very hot and humid and I need to sew my own clothes, especially dresses.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm glad you found me! Don't forget to subscribe!

[@amierikke6225]

You are so funny talking about the Cadence! Wait until Friday, hint hint hint you say. Ok, Ive got it! 🥸 I love wearing dresses also. Another fun video! Thanks so much. These are like sitting down wit a good friend and having a good chat. Take care.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I love that!

[@streamstriss]

Thank you for fixing the intro sound volume!! It used to be so incredibly loud, compared with the rest of the video. No shade at ya. Love your videos.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I'm glad that's better. Sound is definitely an area where I am still really learning so any and all feedback is so appreciated!

[@alexandrawellington8028]

So agree that dresses are the go to for summer!!!! LOVE the pink with braid xxx

[@TomKatStitchery]

Isn't that cute?!!

[@marjenann]

Always fun, always informative! Many thanks!

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@millysews5646]

Love the video. Lots of great inspiration.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@karolmolpus9536]

Every season I'd love a video like this!!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@valclements7092]

Great inspiration pictures Whitney. Thank you and have a fabulous day. Val ❤️🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! You too!

[@brenholmes4894]

Lots of inspiration here, thank you.

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@livinganeclecticlife]

I'm so excited. I just bought the Cadence pattern and the material.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@roi-lynnmunsey8317]

Cute stuff. On the Boden dress it looks like the two ends of the trim were not sewn together on the sleeve which would give you more mobility if you did not want to just make the sleeve bigger.

[@TomKatStitchery]

That's a great idea!

[@lynnm.johnson5755]

I like your videos. RTW dresses rarely fit me, I'm tall & curvy. Warm toned fabrics are also for me. You have inspired me to make some summer weekend casual dresses.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I"m so glad to read this!

[@pattykingkade5778]

Love this. Thank you. Dresses are my go-to for easy dressing, too

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@kandacek63]

Some of those picks I could probably get into. :) now that I’m back into clothes sewing.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@pennyf9886]

Beautiful picks!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@lynnshepard7485]

💗 Thank you, thank you for the fabric suggestions! That’s where I struggle the most.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad that was helpful!

[@terrysmith5173]

Thanks so much. Such a great video!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@judymunroe1617]

Whitney-I love your videos and always look forward to them! Thanks! 🥰

[@TomKatStitchery]

I love to read that!

[@lrainbala7144]

😍 love the dresses! Lyric is my favourite 😃

[@TomKatStitchery]

I love the Lyric as well!

[@KnittyT]

I only own 2 LN dress patterns, so my cart is full of them! Thanks for the heads up on the Feature Friday pattern and for the fabric suggestions.

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@tobielurie4582]

I love the fabric /pattern matching. That’s the most difficult part for me.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad these are helpful!

[@lindavictor8250]

Great video...lots of inspiration here!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@Coastalanne54]

Just what I was looking for👗💃

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@maddiecedeno8989]

Love you and all the dresses you chose. Definitely I was inspired. Hugs….xo Maddie 🦩💋💨

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@kimbailey1754]

Love this! I want to get more into wearing dresses.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@ExpressionistMakes]

Thank you for this awesome video! So much inspiration!

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@helenv2906]

love these videos especially with showing the current trend, pattern that would match it and the type of fabric. Well done, Thank you Whitney for keeping us on trend. ;)

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoy this videos. I love researching and filming them!

[@nancynewman6592]

I love it when you put up these match the pattern videos!!! Keep them going :)

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I love filming them!

[@tkleinwalsh]

This video brightened my day. I have ordered the Lyric and took up the discounts. Thank you. I've been hankering to make a yellow button-up dress, with pockets, for summer 2022.

[@TomKatStitchery]

That will be perfect for summer!

[@kathyvanfossen5484]

Glissando looks great 💕 thanks for all the inspiration

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@alisoneichler4257]

After watching Monday’s video I went to the Love Notions page … I looked at EVERY pattern (men’s, women’s and kids). It seems I have already purchased all the patterns I want. I guess I am a LN super fan!

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 you are not alone!

[@suek7086]

I own all the ladies and mens and a few childrens. All the rest of the childrens are on my wishlist. There are 9.

[@justkbell9777]

I need the aria pattern! So cute.

[@TomKatStitchery]

It really is cute!

[@karolmolpus9536]

Great video ❣️ Really wish they did paper patterns like Style Arc.

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Northandsouthsewing]

You can have them printed, what I feel is very affordably, as well as quick delivery from PDF Plotting.

[@karolmolpus9536]

@@Northandsouthsewing no where to print

[@Northandsouthsewing]

@@karolmolpus9536 I’m sorry.

[@DoloresDeeBodnar]

Love the dresses you picked, I have 2 og those patterns, but I definitely need more. 😁 Thx Whitney ❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@dianneandres3770]

Thank you so much for all the fabric suggestions. I purchase most of my fabric online and have really appreciated the stores you've recommended.

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's my pleasure!

[@eileenroth9868]

Love these sew the lights ok videos! Thank you for the fabrics, also!

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@faithmathingsdal79]

These videos are just so inspiring, Whitney! Thank you so much for taking the time. I have several of the patterns you featured but haven't made them but I'm feeling compelled right now. Especially that first dress, using the Lyric pattern. We shall see how I go. Thanks again! :)

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I hope you do sew some up!

[@nanrussell6423]

I love when you do these videos picking patterns to recreate RTW garments. I have added Lyric and Forte to my Love Notions wish list. Thanks, Whitney.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@dawnjeffersramstad8401]

Thanks! Truly helpful

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@idratherbesewing917]

Hi Whitney, you do make me laugh!! I have just bought a few patterns thanks with the discount. Can't wait to sew them up..

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@sharonrimsza7960]

Fabulous video. I just did a huge fabric haul. I need to do it again! And I just received 2 yards of a yummy Ponte from Minerva…do not remember exactly which pattern it was for but, I pulled a wonderful Love Notions pattern from my ‘collection’. My wardrobe is getting filled up again. 👍😉🤔✅

[@TomKatStitchery]

This happens to me as well!

[@untitled1234-n8d]

Thank you for letting me know about the sale! I bought the tempo dress with your link!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@jacksheilaweber4322]

Great line up Whitney! Thank you for all the pairings - I definitely see some in my future.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@miriamcihal8409]

Thanks! As usual you sold me on another pattern! So thanks?😉

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 sorry about that!

[@patriciaoswalt6464]

I feel your pain on the big head thing, maybe we have extra brains! Great looks today.

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 Yes! I'll go with that!

[@vikatextil]

Now you had me buying a lot of patterns! :-)

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 sorry for the enabling!

[@debbiebridges8807]

My fi time making dresses 👗

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thats exciting!

[@Bonbon53539]

I think I need another LN pattern!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 sorry for the enabling!

[@tobielurie4582]

Thank you for this post. I especially like hoe you paired up fabric with the pattern. That part is difficult for me.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@michelehoutchens5041]

Love your "dupe" videos! So inspiring! I wonder if you have hints about how to figure fabric when using a border print when the pattern envelope doesn't give border print yardage?

[@denisedorsey2889]

Great suggestion!

[@TomKatStitchery]

That is an excellent point! It really depends on whether the border is running along the selvage or if it's a panel print. As a general rule of thumb, I would treat it as a fabric with a nap or a large repeating pattern. I would buy .5-1 extra yards to make sue I had enough.

[@janetlink9756]

Are you making all these garments with the fabric you chose for them?

[@TomKatStitchery]

No. Unfortunately, I don't have time to make all of these up. These videos are primarily for inspiration.

[@tlj1951]

what is the pattern of the blue dress shown that is hanging on garment rack behind you please ?

[@TomKatStitchery]

That is the Love Notions Cadence Dress.

[@marg6196]

Can anyone say if the vintage linen is opaque or see through. Would it require lining?

[@sharonrimsza7960]

Depends on what you are making. I has a very nice drape. If you want a nice drape but not body-hugging use an underlining like organza. And if you are making clothing with multiple parts, vintage linen underlined with Organza(preferably silk organza) and then line it. Say for a jacket. But for loose fitting dresses, or pants, or shirts…you probably do not necessarily need a lining or underlining/interlining. With that said, do use a woven interfacing based upon your pattern instructions. And, use you serger/overlock or simply zig-zag your seam allowances. Some items a French seam is great!

[@marg6196]

@@sharonrimsza7960 thanks so much.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Marg, for the reason's I use the vintage linen I have never had to line it.

[@brianlynettepeers9093]

How do I buy one of these patterns😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

I have links to each of the patterns in the description box below the video. There are a couple of lines of text right below the video title and if you click show more or the down arrow, the links will drop down!

[@LuzMartinez-if1dw]

Omg you cracked me up 😉

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂

[@nancyfine1175]

What is the Medallion you are wearing?

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's an initial necklace my sister got me for my birthday!

[@eileenroth9868]

Light s?.. Haha! Looks!

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂

[@maryfields877]

Not the crotch crawl, lol. That's why I live in dresses during the summer.

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 I knew it would be a well known phenomenon!

[@pamelalc63]

yea, only 7 months ago. I'm catching up !!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 welcome to the channel!

[@anessaharris9947]

🇨🇦😃

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@songbirds3712]

That pink dress with the green trim is possibly the most unattractive thing I have ever seen🤢🤮

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder.