Fall Sewing: My Fall Basics Capsule Plans

[@shannons7031]

“Pattern Hack Sunday” sound like a GREAT plan for the rest of 2022. Especially with going into Black Friday (knowing what patterns to buy) and then the expensive Christmas season.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I can definitely do that!

[@brendamiller1620]

Continuing to pray for your mom and your family😘

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@MsSparky321]

Did you ever think of creating a calendar chart of when your favorite online fabric stores have their sales? So if I knew that every year StyleMaker has, say, a big Labor Day sale I could save up for it and, also, plan what I need to buy.

[@harlemhottie1377]

Great idea! FabricMart just surprised me with 60% off *sitewide* for Labor Day. Sadly, I was in no way prepared and I couldn't just, say, buy ALL the wool I thought was pretty. 😥

[@Queenread82]

Yes please!!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

That would be a really fun idea! I need to start tracking my favorite shops so I have a general idea when they do their sales!

[@ilnacastelyn6310]

Yes! Great idea

[@marybethpowell4876]

Please continue the pattern hacks! I would love to see something about adding pleated or gathered necklines, adding ruching, and mashing sleeves from one pattern onto another. Keep up the good work! I have learned so much from you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Those are really great ideas! I can definitely do more pattern hacking!

[@yolandagood1108]

Thank you Whitney for confirming my belief that sewing is my art. I don't need more clothes, but I do need to create. Like you, I love fabrics and visualizing all the possibilities. You are a wonderful inspiration to all of us.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Exactly! The creating is just as important as making a functional item!

[@fri5481]

Yes to pattern hacking. I always learn new things from watching those. 😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@karenbensdon4643]

I do appreciate your validating sewing as a creative outlet and mental health support in addition to producing a useful product. It also feels great to wear something self made which increases happiness and confidence.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I completely agree!

[@candicemcfee5288]

Love love how your chair matches you color pallet. Everything so coordinated, lol.

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 That was totally unintentional, but it has worked out well!

[@candicemcfee5288]

@@TomKatStitchery sometimes life just throws us a few little smiles.

[@krisl.4962]

You’re definitely cool enough for a turtleneck under a sweatshirt!!! Love the pointelle fabrics, and that ponte is gorgeous. Thanks for the fall hand-out. I also tack mine up on my cork board! I have a vintage wardrobe basics sheet on there, can’t remember what year (I think from Threads), but they really haven’t changed that much :) And, yes, there is something to be said for the Joy of creativity! Keeping your family in my prayers…

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@lindamcgregor8902]

Your ideas are so great. I find they help me see my wardrobe for my life style as a retiree. Watching you from a cruise ship- that’s how addictive your videos are.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Aww! What a lovely comment! Thank you so much!

[@Queenread82]

Firstly, yes hacks please. Love them. My brain really likes hacking stuff, more than the sewing. Second, I want to second the request for a “calendar” list of when the good fabric retailers usually schedule their big sales. Thirdly, that top looks great on you and your autumnal faux suede skirt with that cream sweater is stupendous.

[@TomKatStitchery]

That's a fun idea! I'll have to start paying close attention to when those sales happen!

[@pamooms216]

Pam O. Please continue the pattern hacks. I love that the most of all the things you are teaching. Ruching, change sleeves pattern to pattern. I learn so much from you! Thanks!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I can definitely do more hacking!

[@lynnshepard7485]

Whitney, could you please resend the file for the business card size lists of yardages of favorite patterns to your email subscribers? I lost the file you sent in the spring, and I enjoy that resource! Thanks! Your Andrienne is beautiful. The fall color you’re using for your Resolution joggers blew me away. 😊 When you held the fabric up to your face…oh my, you glowed! 🤩 Yes, please to the sew the look videos, and more Jenny, too. 😂 So much joy!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I'm so glad you're looking forward to plans for the channel! I'll do a resend of the Fall Capsule, Wardrobe Basics Checklist and the Fabric Buying Guide in next week's (9/22) newsletter!

[@lynnshepard7485]

@@TomKatStitchery Thanks much!

[@dianerincon3196]

Love that pattern hacking Sunday series!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@shirettejohnson8326]

The sleeves on your top look so cute! I'm glad you mentioned sewing being a creative art. I feel like sometimes I feel guilty making something just because I do use my hobbies as sort of a therapy. It just helps calm my mind. I am glad you are focusing on a eating plan to keep you feeling better doing a crazy time of life. I know that when stress and travel and other things take over, my health conditions flare and I'm really sick. It seems to take a lot to get over the hump and I feel like I can't do the things I want for others. Prayers for you and your family. Thanks for sharing your plans!

[@TomKatStitchery]

You are so right! My autoimmune flares up so easily when I'm stressed so keeping my immune system as healthy as possible is really important!

[@justsewit_tk5477]

An eating plan is a great plan. Eating well and as healthily as possible will also help the stress levels as you endure all the stuff going on. Handy to make healthy muesli bars and things like that when you are on the road travelling so much too. Remember the water and get sleep! Surprising how these two things have an effect on the body and it's fluctuations. I do hope your mum is going well with her treatment. It can't be easy for you being a fair trek away. But an eating plan will help you to be on top of something as it is often the first thing that flies out the window when the stress climbs. All such great ideas for your wardrobe. I'm writing a list as I'm listening but of course for Spring/summer - I'm hoping to spend time out of the house working so am planning some nice workwear.

[@TomKatStitchery]

You are so right! I think the eating plan has given me some control (where there seems to be little right now!) as well as keeping me as healthy as possible. I had a Dr. appointment this week and he was very impressed with my numbers so I think it's working!

[@justsewit_tk5477]

@@TomKatStitchery That's so great to hear!

[@metteriggs2151]

A resounding 'Yes' to Pattern-Hacking Sundays!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Great!

[@wlmcfarl]

Love your Adrienne top. Have looked at it so many times and felt it was little young for me. Seeing you wear it with such confidence has made me rethink it. :)

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! My daughter has a version of this as well. I'm thinking it has to do with the way its styled. I'll show it off more in a soon-to-come video!

[@cindycash1772]

Loving all the pattern hacks n sew the looks... lots of exciting plans you have... Love n healing to your family... strength n blessings

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! thank you!

[@jacqpot9413]

That blue/purple you were wondering about as not "exactly" in your blue pallet really showcases your eyes! (at least online! Also. I am in need of organizing my fabric stash and am looking for ideas for categories to divide things. I am hoping that is coming some time this month. I really respect your sewing and organizing ideas.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! That video is coming this week!

[@marciahighsmith4820]

I am quite tall and busty so sewing is really the only way to get a blouse to fit and not to gape.

[@TomKatStitchery]

While I’m not tall, I have the same issues with blouses!

[@jessicakarinacastillo3641]

Pattern organization sounds good too! I have problems deciding what to sew (even with many patterns)

[@TomKatStitchery]

I totally get that!

[@sewingnerdconfessions7695]

Love that Whitney! Art for art sake. That’s how I look at it as well. 💕

[@TomKatStitchery]

Definitely!

[@kathygann7632]

I can hardly wait to get back to sewing. I’m almost done rebuilding my large upstairs and downstairs decks using 2x6 20 footers. Fabric is SO much easier to handle than heavy 20 foot boards! And cutting an inch off a 6 inch piece of fabric is much easier than cutting an inch off a 2x6 board. So sick of wood!

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 Good for you, though! I completely agree about other hobbies. I have been working on making shoes with my son and while it's been a fun experience, I was SO ready to be back to garment sewing!

[@purllletteknit9103]

Yes to pattern hacks. Even if I don't make the hacks, I learn something from them.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@makeitjoyful]

I love pattern hacking, and I love long videos. Thank you as always for sharing ❤️

[@TomKatStitchery]

Aww! I'm so glad! Thank you!

[@alisonpugin3401]

Pattern hacking is a great skill to have and learn! Skirts please too! Lots of prayers for you all and safe travels back and forth!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I can definitely do more skirts!

[@sapphirewarrior]

I saw in another video of yours the Franesca dress on your daughter and thought... finally a dress that is perfect for my fabric I been hoarding for the right dress. I sewed it this weekend. It turned out so good! Let menswear, other sewers (like yourself), buildings??, maybe even rocks inspire you to make an outfit. Just go with it!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I completely agree! I'm also so glad that you also enjoyed the Francesca!

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

I love the idea of pattern hack Sunday! At least for awhile🙂. Would love to see how to add a flounce on to knit and or woven dress. That is just beyond my comprehension at this time, but they always look so beautiful.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Sure!

[@helenwood3199]

Yes, yes, yes!! Pattern hacking Sundays ad infinitum.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I thought that sounded fun!

[@nanastevens4094]

You are looking particularly gorgeous today in spite of being so stressed out. Your plans sound really exciting. Looking forward to the hacks videos, I am not good at that and hope to train my eye to see the possibilities. Just a note on the wide leg pants- be very careful! My sister caught her foot in the pant cuff of a gorgeous pair of pants and took a terrible fall down a flight of stairs. She will recover but was badly injured. Bruise is not in her color pallette.

[@TomKatStitchery]

This is a great warning! My sister took a similar fall from catching the heel of her pump in the hem of her pants.

[@helenhamilton9473]

Love pattern hacking so really would value your ideas. Mine are mainly just changing necklines on tops. And love sew the looks. And I just found your video on how to adjust patterns when shoulder pads are removed - really helpful. I have quite a few BIG shoulder pad patterns. 😁

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I'm planning to do a lot of those types of videos between now and the end of the year!

[@Escape10mom]

Yes, to all the pattern hacking!! Looking forward to that! Also looking forward to the thrifting video!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@anneinstx1969]

Pattern Hacking Sundays sound great, and fun.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@katieb1836]

I love the idea of pattern hacking basic patterns, especially when you have done the work to do fitting adjustments. I hate starting from scratch each time with fitting adjustments. Thank you Whitney!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Sure!

[@blairannewilliams3599]

That top is very cute! Pattern hack Sunday sounds fantastic and thinking of you all in this crazy season of life!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@deannasanft3683]

Yes, would love to see your thrifting video! Also really love the "sew the look" videos... and the sewing hacks!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@careya]

I love these videos where you talk about pattern and fabric combinations. My biggest sewing failures are pattern-fabric failures and it happens over and over again. You'd think I could just start trusting the pattern suggestions. :)

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I really love doing the fabric/pattern pairings!

[@karolmolpus9536]

Adrian blouse with eyelet sleeves... gorgeous 🥰

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@patriciaoswalt6464]

Love your new Adrienne top, you look great today. I like the idea of continuing the pattern hacks, they are very helpful and you do a wonderful job of explaining them. Thank you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Sure!

[@luvshus]

A wanderlust dress in that red would be SPECTACULAR!! And so very versatile. I am really enjoying the pattern hack videos, and would love to see a hack to turn a basic scoop neck into a soft drape/cowl neck. Especially for a tank like the Love Notions Harmony. I’m really excited for your planned videos on the channel this month. They are so timely. The mending and altering will be sooooooo helpful. And I absolutely love shopping at thrift shops and yard sales. - Sending good thoughts to you and your family.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you're excited about the videos! I'm thinking they may spill out into October as well 😂. I have too many ideas!

[@tombarrett3773]

Yes I would like more pattern hacking. When you mentioned a jean skirt,, I thought I should do that as well. Thank you for all your work. I enjoy your enthusiasm. I helps me stay inspired. I’m still tweaking my patterns to get the most comfortable fit I can.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I'm excited to do more pattern hacking!

[@deborahtaylor8028]

Would love to see pattern hacking ideas to make the most of my new patterns.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Sure!

[@judykski4916]

Yes, do continue the pattern hacks on Sunday even after September is over.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Sure!

[@julieinnis2219]

Hi Whitney, I am looking forward to seeing the rest of your autumn capsule. I purchased some vintage linen from The Fabric Store (following on from one of your suggestions) in my autumn tonings to make up some love notions aria blouses. I plan to hack that blouse so it is somewhat longer with a more curved hem, particularly at the back of the blouse. So I am most interested in seeing your future various pattern hacks. Take care and praying for you and your family. 🌸🌸

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I think diving into more pattern hacking will be fun!

[@kandacek63]

Once you put the navy thread on your serger you’re ready for the navy sweatshirt. :D

[@TomKatStitchery]

Good point! I totally plan my next projects this way 😂.

[@lindas1407]

With your eyelet top and white earrings, you look beautiful! 😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thats so kind! Thank you so much!

[@nancyhurt7145]

I just purchased a huge vintage white linen tablecloth at a thrift store. I’m thinking of your top for it plus who knows what else. I made a Cielo out of my mom’s linen tablecloth and it’s absolutely my go to top! Fabric is so gorgeous and passes the test of time! Had to edit my comments after you talked about sewing as creative and therapeutic. It’s definitely all of that for me. I have no regrets for sewing beautiful garments that I love.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I love that!

[@victoriahannah1633]

Very beautiful top you have on. I’ve always loved eyelet fabric. Yes please continue with the pattern hacks. I really learn so much from them. I had a gift card for some fabric on one site and then another had some fabric on a good sale.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I'm so glad you're excited about the hacking!

[@pollymaxwell5585]

Yes, yes, yes on Sunday hacks.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@SB-mt5mp]

Love your videos! This series is really speaking to me. Extra yeas for altering 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TomKatStitchery]

I"m so glad!

[@kathygann7632]

The faux stretch skirt with the boots looks really rich!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! I love how that skirt turned out!

[@loriswitalski6711]

Yes please continue the hacks! Take good care of yourself and prayers for your family.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I can definitely do that!

[@barblawrie9328]

Love the pattern hacking idea for Sundays

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@helenwood3199]

Claps for the eyelet sleeves!!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Isn't it fun?!!! I'm so pleased with my finished top!

[@bonbonsews9327]

doing both things as i watch your video making my husband a bicycle shirt out of whimsical fabric I bought at a local shop and sewing on buttons I cut off a Tommy Hilfiger shirt that was worn out. I literally had my hands on the door at Joanns when I remembered that shirt and the buttons

[@TomKatStitchery]

Ooh! That's a great way to save money! I use old buttons as well!

[@michellem3899]

Always great fun Whitney. Continued prayers for you mom!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@kaygee4691]

What a good daughter you are. Bless you.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Well, I have a good Momma 😉.

[@deniseungerer5752]

Pattern hacking would be great. Thanks. Sending positive thoughts for you & your family. 💗

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@salliecook7528]

I am behind in watching and just now catching up. I think the pattern hack Sunday would be great!!!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I think those would be fun too!

[@sewonsister]

Yes, I would love more pattern hacking videos! Thank you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@helenwood3199]

@26:26...so cute...your finger on chin thinking of the "thought bubble" 💭 of your full length pic. at left.

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂

[@rosaretired7033]

Think Sunday as hack day is a great idea!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@sharidaugherty9772]

Yes to pattern hacking. Learning so much.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@sewfit4you219]

Thank you, Whitney, for encouraging us to be creative without it being functional. I have some these creations in my closet.😀

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@deebuettner8017]

Yes on the pattern hacking series of videos!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@amikrenzel5788]

Would love to more pattern hacks. I have a pants pattern I am currently tweaking. Hopefully I can hack the side zipper to a fly front zipper. How about pockets of all kinds, those can really change the look. Hacking collars, sleeve shape or adding a tower placket to a sleeve. I do love pattern hacking. Also on economical sewing all the things to do with scraps, your bias binding tutorial was sooo awesome. I have gotten so much inspiration from your videos.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Those are such great ideas! I thinking doing more of the hacking on Sundays is the way to go!

[@KTquiltsandsews]

Hi Whitney..I have Jenny's book so will be super fun to see you sewing the patterns from it..

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@dianemorrall2687]

Oooh you are wearing your new top!!!!! Lovely.

[@TomKatStitchery]

It was such a good idea! Thank you!

[@xsumfunx]

I found a Pendleton virgin wool blazer on ThredUP for $20 with a few moth holes that I plan on repairing with a felting needle and some yarn but UGH I have to rip a few stitches of the sleeve lining which will take an extra 60 seconds! You're motivating me to do more alterations - Summer

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 I totally get that! Why are those quick alterations so painful?!!! Also, great find on ThredUp!

[@kathygann7632]

I bought some beautiful Pendleton wool plaid-about 30 years ago- and never sewed it because health problems caused me to gain about 70 pounds in 7 months and did not want to waste it on my icky body. Finally lost the weight, but now live in California for the winter.

[@TomKatStitchery]

@@kathygann7632 that’s a bummer! Have you thought about selling it on Destashify? I’m doing a tutorial on how to do that next week!

[@susieweir2959]

Yes to more pattern hacks! Love this video!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@fantasypaintco]

Yes to pattern hacks please, gosh your lookin great. I need to do colors should I highlight hair first?

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! I would have the colors done first. There is an option for a hair color consult at The Color Guru. I think having my hair the right shade makes such a huge difference. It was getting too blonde and now that it's back to the warm brown, I feel so much more myself!

[@j-asewistdownunder9132]

Yes please re the pattern hacks. Would love to get a flutter sleeve for the Montrose Top, and a square neckline on it!!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

That would be a fabulous hack for the Montrose!

[@sueschnabel3823]

Great video Whitney! I really like the idea of Sunday pattern hacking videos through the end of the year.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I thought that sounded fun!

[@betsygillingham9225]

I would love to see you continue with the “hacks”.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Sure!

[@coachcasey9823]

I love the idea of more pattern hacking videos! I don’t do it enough and default to buying a new pattern instead, which is definitely not good for my pocketbook!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I totally get that!

[@katelynpatrick187]

0:00 - 3:52 Intro / Sewing Economically with Basics 3:53 - 5:52 Love Notion Feature Friday - Harmony Blouse 5:53 - 6:53 Intro to the Capsule Wardrobe Checklist / Newsletter Pt. 1 6:54 - 8:14 Color Palette - Fall 2022 8:15 - 9:08 Newsletter Pt. 2 / Reasons to Sign Up! 9:09 - 9:21 Stash Fabrics & Plans Intro 9:22 - 12:10 Blue Concord Tee & Summer Basics Tank 12:11 - 15:30 Blue Rayon Crepe Montrose, Shopping Sales, Fabric Buying Addiction Recovery :) 15:31 - 16:04 Woven Tanks 16:05 - 16:55 Brick & Ivory Hepburn Turtleneck 16:56 - 19:31 Navy Stanton Sweatshirt 19:32 - 12:11 Mending & Altering Intro 12:12 - 24:04 Altering Resolution Bottoms & Making a new pair in Camel 24:05 - 26:45 Super Stretch Denim Quebec Skirt 26:46 -29:00 Red Wanderlust Dress & Metra Blazer 29:01 - 31:24 Minerva Partnership - Camel/Orange Coat 31:25 - 33:26 Sew the Look - Olive Green Avril Jacket 33:27 - 34:15 Sew the Look - Rust Floral Slip Skirt 34:16 - 36:38 Ted Talk with Whitney: Sewing can be done to be functional AND as a creative outlet 36:39 - 41:02 Upcoming Videos and Conclusion

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️

[@sherrislaven5425]

OMG so much good stuff. I took notes and screen shots. You are the best! Thanks you so much for your outstanding content.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@kandacek63]

I love the colors for fall, but of course I have to change them slightly. Maybe before fall is over I’ll actually have some new things made. :p

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 time can definitely get away from me as well with my sewing plans!

[@bigandnoisey]

Thank you for teaching this! We are moving from gulf coast to central Virginia and need fall/ winter clothing. I would be lost without the structure of the capsule concept. Have taken it to heart and left a few dollars on the Minerva shop site.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I"m so glad you enjoy these!

[@alexandrawellington8028]

Love your Adrienne! I dare you to pattern hack ! Great video. xxxxxxxxx

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 Thank you!

[@BeverleyNewman]

Yes please for the pattern hacks😁

[@TomKatStitchery]

Sure!

[@karolmolpus9536]

Easy dressing really helps during stressful times.😇

[@TomKatStitchery]

I completely agree!

[@nonsequitur5057]

I usually watch your channel on my TV so I can't comment, I write notes and it takes an extra effort to remember to write something, so I don't! Sorry. I am able to hit "Like" via my TV and try to remember to do that! At any rate, (here are my votes on) FABRICS and what to make: I would use the "Soft Shell Fabric" to make a Barn Coat; using a corduroy or cotton velveteen for the accents (upper collar, flaps or bands . . .). For the "Loud Wool Plaid" I'd make you a Norfolk or Field styled jacket because it would be in line with your Classic style, be very Autumn-ish, and your accent pieces (including using the "Mustard" for a pair of pants or mid-length A-lined or 6-gore skirt (boots!), Itch2St Balboa Skirt, Resolution Joggers, etc.) would work with it. I can't send pictures but if you Google Image search those terms (Womens - Barn Coat, - Norfolk Jacket, - Field Jacket) I think you'll see what I mean. Lastly, I am with you regarding facings flapping around, so, in spite of having all kinds of ways to keep them under control I usually prefer to line bodices. But a few months ago I saw this KZbin video on the "Ellie and Mac Patterns" site titled, "Review: What is Sticky Thread for?" featuring Nyeca. I've owned this thread forever, (I think used it once), but what Nyeca shows can be done with it and how you can pull off the regular thread leaving this invisibly holding whatever you want in place . . . I mean not only with facings but keeping pocket flaps and collar edges flat without having to top-stitch every thing! Well, give it a look/see; it would be fun to see what you'd do with it. I'm glad your Mom is surrounding by such good and loving people at this time. It really is the greatest help while going through it. In my prayers!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much for all your ideas and your well wishes to my Mom!

[@lavadaroufs]

I love hacking! I rarely buy a pattern because patterns I have can be altered/hacked. The world is open to all the possibilities - Ex: make a shirt pattern into a shawl collar or bound edges instead of facings. Same with a jacket. You can extend bodice and add straight sleeves (like a kimono) to any top. Looking forward to your presentations. May you and all your family know that we are praying and supporting you in your time of need.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I agree! Hacking really fuels the creative side of sewing for me. I'm excited to dig into it more!

[@glendavizecky7581]

Please continue with pattern hacks. I would love to see some from the Itch to Stitch Sew Beautiful book. I know it's not size inclusive, but maybe could be combined with current larger size patterns. Is there anyway to hack the top you have on from any Love Notions or Itch to Stitch pattern? I see one similar in the stores with a knit body and woven raglan sleeves. Praying for you and your Mom for a good results. It's so stressful for families of cancer patients. Thank you for all your videos. I also love your newsletter and all your extras! Thought of you as I was at SR Harris this week with my grandson. We were picking out fabric for him to make a suit that's not black, brown or navy.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I can definitely do more pattern hacking videos! I have done some hacking videos on the Sew Beautiful book here: kzbin.info/aero/PLBjkGIpQpS04FTw5mtUez9RRTQoR5yAPi .

[@dawnjeffersramstad8401]

For my needed winter bright turtlenecks (Wisconsin knitter with a great sweater collection) I now buy enough fabric for both my TNT LN Arlington turtleneck + a LN classic tee or LN La Belladonna for fall/spring layering.

[@TomKatStitchery]

That's a great idea!

[@evalucilledixon3879]

Pattern hacking is fun. See you Sunday morning. ~ L

[@TomKatStitchery]

I agree!

[@francesgiacobbe6821]

Yay hacks! Keep them coming! Thanks!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@lorieburtt592]

Hi Whitney, Yes to continuing pattern hacking. I’m currently on a mission to perfect the fit of a basic set of patterns, so I’ll be able to hack them into different versions. I’m just so tired of doing the same adjustments on every new pattern, and then having to make a muslin every time to be sure it fits properly. I want to be able to just grab a pattern and steam right in without a muslin, because I already know it fits. I’d rather spend time on creative tweaks to a pattern that already fits.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Definitely!

[@prof_pudge]

Love, love the pattern hack idea!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@kathygann7632]

Great video, especially the summary.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@amierikke6225]

Yes to any and all pattern hacking! I love to change things up, and pattern hacking is right down my alley. You and your family are in my prayers. Take care ❤️

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@streamstriss]

Sending prayers for you and your mom. That lipstick is just gorgeous. Thanks for the great video!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@kendi2551]

I really enjoy your videos. Lots of great tips and inspiration. Thank you! And I love that pointelle fabric! I'm thinking I might have to make myself a top with that. :) Could you tell me what makes you choose the Hepburn turtleneck over the LN Arlington turtleneck version?

[@TomKatStitchery]

To be honest, I have yet to make the basic Arlington. I have made the cropped version and the dress with the balloon sleeve option, but just haven't got around to making the basic one. The Hepburn was my go-to before that pattern came out, but now I'm wondering if I should make the Arlington so I can compare!

[@christinafisher6244]

Ohhh it sounds like their color palette may be close to what I love…

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's a gorgeous palette!

[@elemenopeo]

Great video. Love your plans. Excited to see your makes. Glad for all your encouragement and taking care of yourself.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@jollynpope8462]

Looking forward to the video about how to do destashify

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@PeteJustPete]

I only sew to create. I don’t think I’ve made a garment that would work in a traditional capsule 😂 But I only buy 3-5 RTW garments/year.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I LOVE that!

[@dolcegunilla]

I love your colours.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!