GORGEOUS knit SWEET HEART & SQUARE necklines. Many options! easy sewing. Lenox (Love Notions).

The Lenox from Love Notions has so many cute options & knit fabrics are always so comfy. I’ve made a top & a dress, a long dress! Gasp. The long dress has a cute slit and the necklines are darling: square & sweetheart and they are finished with neckbands with an interesting technique.
Come and join me for this fun practical episode. See the how to sew the square & sweetheart necklines. They are easier than you think!
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Specifics:
*Size XL, regular bust option
*Added 1” length to top and bodice
*Athletic knit & rayon spandex
*Top length, short sleeves, square neckline
*Dress, sleeveless hack, sweetheart neckline
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[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Lenox top & dress for knits comes in sizes XS-5X . This is my Affiliate link: www.lovenotions.com/product/lenox?affiliates=366 Use my code 10pins at checkout for an extra 10% off, even on top of sales!

[@daniellecharland-gruhzit1177]

Both are beautiful. But the DRESS! Oh, I love it! It fits you perfectly! And that pattern with the princess seams in the bodice and the panels in the skirt are perfection. The fabric flows so beautifully at that length! Personally, I have always loved to wear longer skirts. I feel so feminine. Enjoy your new clothes! You look amazing in them. And I look forward to seeing what you will share in your sewing journey next video!! 😊❤🧵🪡👗👚

[@joycecaughhorn6724]

They all look fantastic. But I love the longer dress on you. It’s beautiful!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Oh thank you!

[@kathygann7632]

Ok. People keep saying the dress is beautiful, but I love the purple top, and I absolutely love that you have matching skirt and jacket. It makes them perfect for traveling. The top and jacket will look great with jeans or black pants, and the top with the metro blazer will also look great. Then you made the dress! It is AMAZING! I want all your makes today! Off to Love Notions I go.

[@michelesamuels6882]

Karina you look so lovely in the longer style dress as well as in the top and skirt combination. Love the pink fabric.

[@meggreen9669]

Love that color on you-really great with your coloring! The skirt with the purple top is such an elevated look! You’re ready for just about anything

[@bonniebrowne934]

The dress looks lovely on you! I'm inspired.

[@lyndagasper4346]

Now I need this pattern. I love your pieces. The long dress looks gorgeous on you and very flattering! Stepping out of your comfort zone suits you well.

[@robynjury4403]

Gosh that dress is beautiful on you! Thanks for your demo, I feel more comfortable doing the neckline with your method compared to the original pattern method.

[@KimberlyNichols]

Thank you, Karina! Beautiful makes as always and I really appreciate the detailed instructions.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@seamsuneven7824]

Beautiful dress Karina nice and refreshing!

[@deb.m.7458]

Karina, I’m glad you are trying designs outside of your comfort because this dress looks so beautiful on you! Very classy and elegant.

[@carolynhoppe3196]

Wow, great dress and Metro Blazer sleeveless Combo. You look amazing in this style and length of dress. I like the slit length you created. The top and skirt look great together also.

[@Heyreneesews]

I like the way you sew the details. I always learn something.

[@Dizzyknitsandcurls]

I adore your Lennox! Top and dress can’t wait to try it

[@stillstitchin]

I appreciate your stitching discussions like 1) when you use straight stitches and when you use narrow zigzag 2) why you choose to stitch on your sewing machine as well as serge 3) why you choose to open some seams. Enjoy your thought processes!. 😊 Beautiful makes!

[@sewlovemydogs]

The fabric on the square neckline top was beautiful, BUT the pink on the sweetheart dress is very special, it’s so hard to find a good pink like this. The length of them dress suits you very well, and so slimming too. 🌹❤

[@georgiastewart5035]

You look gorgeous in long dresses. I think they suit you better than knee length actually. Just my humble opinion. 😊

[@kathygann7632]

Beautiful! I’m 73 and want one. Going to buy it on the fall 40% off sale. You’re right. The slit just is wrong, it needs to be higher. Just love the coordinates. Isn’t it wonderful when you sew items in your season’s colors how they all look great together?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

That always happens with rayon spandex. You measure it on the paper and the slit it good but the vertical stretch of the fabric makes everything go lower.

[@Escape10mom]

Beautiful makes as usual!

[@carolyngethings]

Your dress is just gorgeous. It's so stylish and feminine. Thanks for taking us along and showing us how to sew this new Lenox xx

[@user-vf6cb2rq8e]

I love your channel and keep waiting when you would post your next videos. I have never come across a pro sewer as you without having professional knowledge.. you are equal to an excellent fashion designer. The fabrics you choose are so apt. Every project is pristine and suits you soo well. Also you compliment each project soo well. You have blessed hands. God bless. Continue your great passion for sewingg❤

[@jeannestark2434]

Katina, you look gorgeous in the Lenox dresses that you made. I especially loved the pink maxi version as you are so tall you can really pull that length off and as I stated it looks beautiful on you. The fabric that you choose was marvelous and they were both very slimming on you. Your videos are very good, as they teach us new techniques, tips and tricks, and time saving ideas to make our sewing go faster and us sew better. Thank you for improving my sewing skills. Take care, have a good day and be safe.😀❤

[@annematthews4643]

Love, love, love the pink sleeveless long dress on you Karina - more please 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Both are so pretty but that dress is gorgeous on you. Just enough flow and the slit shows just a peak of leg. And the sweetheart neckline is so flattering! Thank you for showing us the intricate details!

[@manjulamahadev7764]

You look lovely in dress ☺️ thanks again for teaching ☺️

[@cynthiapharo7915]

What can I say other than absolutely gorgeous.

[@LindahsArtHouse]

That sweetheart neckline dress is amazing! It looks awesome on you. I somehow missed the sale on this one. Eek 😬 I love watching your videos, you give so many great tips! Thank you. 🪡💕

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You can put it on your wish list 😀

[@helenwood3199]

Matching top and skirts.👍

[@barbaradavie150]

Love your pink dress! It's beautiful.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😀

[@robertafahrni7169]

Love both versions!!!!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Both necklines look lovely. Thank you!

[@janedrolet2807]

Love them both, bought the pattern of course.

[@upcycledcopycat8389]

Thanks for bringing this pattern to my attention.... Definitely be ordering it. It's just screaming to be hacked with the Bali bodice. I'll definitely be giving that a try. Maybe start the front bodice insert a little higher??? It'll be fun to try. I have to upsize the Bali 2+ sizes up just to get a less close fit. Sooooo this might be the answer to incorporate the pucker

[@jackienadler4648]

You convinced me. I am going to order the pattern only because they both look so great on you.

[@marilynhardman5239]

Karina, you make these designs look so elegant! I love both fabrics. The top would also look great made into a straight down dress, I love the fit on you. Looks like another pattern for me. ❤

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

That’s the plan too 😀

[@juliegonzales649]

That dress is gorgeous on you, I love the color!

[@spavbio]

I appreciate you walking us through the techniques. I was a "meh" on the dress but NOW after you walking us through options and seeing it on you, I am adding it to my basket. Perfect style.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much😀, I was very nervous when I was cutting out the long skirt.

[@karenfreeborn9275]

That is lovely, really suits you. The style is much better in reality. I wasn’t sure for the line drawings but you nailed it. Thank you

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ManuelaPatzel]

I love the pink dress, the length is perfect. I would not change it at all. But you do you, the beauty of sewing is the fact that you can make it any way you like

[@gertrudewelsh781]

Love, love it. I agree your slit could be higher.

[@suzannegoralczyk9240]

You need to wear long things. So pretty on you!

[@lindak8664]

I was hoping you would do this pattern! We’re virtually the same size, so i get to see how it looks ’on me’ before i buy it 😁 Yours turned out so well. They look beautiful on you, even if the dress is a bit longer than you’re comfortable with. That hot pink always looks great on you 😊

[@sharonrimsza7960]

Wonderful pattern. Super duper easy. I have a test fabric to use before I do a final complete dress. This will be so nice while on vacation this summer.

[@suek7086]

Both of your makes are lovely on you, as usual. Thank you for showing us this.

[@janicek6399]

Both are very lovely, I appreciate your vlogs❤. I don't currently own any fabric that might go nicely, but I'll have time to look after this weekend. We are supposed to be in spring but it snowed and rained twice this week. Really puts me off sewing for summer! Kudos to you for frequently sew "out of season" for the Northern Hemisphere!

[@debbierenee7896]

Vey Nice Karina! Clear sew a long , going to grab this pattern 🤗

[@laurajones4088]

I love your top, your dress, your styling, and seeing you step out of your comfort zone! Thanks,, Karina!

[@Pintuckpress]

As always beautifully made and a great tutorial that makes me feel that this is completely feasible for me. ❤ thank you.

[@rmorine6394]

Love your creations! 😊 thanks Karina!

[@rikkib7636]

You make the best videos Karina! You definitely sold me on this pattern and purchased it during the sale. Just about to cut out the pattern and hope to sew a sweetheart puffed sleeve top first 🥰

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Have fun!

[@aleciacope3503]

Hi Karina, thank you again for another helpful video. Your pink dress is stunning on you! 😍 I'm off to buy this pattern. Thanks, again!

[@brenholmes4894]

Both your top and dress and lovely, the fabrics are gorgeous. I really like the sweetheart neckline and I have my Lenox pattern purchased, printed, and ready to go!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yay! I’ve been itching to make more but my tendinitis has me halted 😭😭😭

[@brenholmes4894]

@Lifting Pins and Needles sorry to hear that. I have tennis elbow, which is painful, but I can still sew, just!

[@deborahjordan2247]

Thank you for this sew along. Your dress, top and skirt are all beautiful. I think the length is very flattering and you look fabulous. The line drawings did nothing for me so I decided not to buy this pattern - until I saw your makes. I’m away from my machines atm but I have just the right fabric for this when I get home. Thank you for your wonderful videos. I hope your hand is well again soon.

[@TheAntiDoteNZ]

That's a fabulous look/length on you 🤗

[@auntnessy7340]

Beautiful

[@jamilehbaadarani4740]

Lovely makes

[@annesullivan1171]

Karina the length looks so good on you. The dress turned out beautifully ❤️

[@laurihuhn4727]

A very pretty dress, love the pink. Thank you for showing us how you did the neckline. This is so helpful when I sew the pattern.

[@cathytarapacz]

Wow adorable

[@rebeccaw9656]

Stunning💕, loving this pattern.

[@noeleengayjess8416]

Thank you absolutely gorgeous makes, and fabric choice.

[@donnafisk-kw1hj]

Thank you🤩🤩💜

[@marlenede-abel1336]

Thank you for showing the sweetheart neckline - it looks fantastic and I love the fabric. Did you say what type of fabric it is. Really enjoy all of your videos and appreciate your knowledge. Thank You

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The pink dress is rayon spandex.

[@Sew_Learning]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Very much appreciated! I paused the vlog and used your affiliate link to buy this (shhh and some other patterns too). I’d really love a guide to knit fabric (if you haven’t done it already…I’ll check past vlogs.) I live 2 hrs west of Brisbane, Queensland, and I try not to buy polyester so would be interested in what types of knit fabric would give good results for patterns like this & in summer. I know you mentioned the fabric earlier, but as a new to sewing newbie, would be so helpful. Sending best wishes from Down Under 🥰💐🌸🌺🇦🇺😎 PS : the long version looks gorgeous on you!

[@conniehammer7158]

oh they look so beautiful Karina love it

[@carolhammond9624]

❤❤❤

[@francelajoie458]

Hi Karina, thanks for this good video on this dress. I was wandering why you Serge first and then sew on the machine as opposed to using the serger with 4 threads? Love your channel.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s my personal preference, especially for heavier fabrics. You can sew directly on the serger.

[@tinka4243]

This dress looks lovely on you! May I ask if you know the name of the tree/bush behind you in the yard? I am amazed by the various colours of the leaves.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I have no clue. I’m the total opposite of a plant connoisseur 😀

[@violetg8467]

Do you ever use a walking foot with your knits?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

very rarely! I have one but find it cumbersome to use the little screwdriver to set it in and then take off.

[@mvh5661]

That dress is so pretty on you! Would it be difficult to size up for the skirt (hips) with this pattern (long dress)? My hip measurement is more than one size larger than my high bust/bust size. With such a narrow skirt I wouldn't get away with using the same size.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s easy to go to the next size, just blend in on the sides and you’ll be ok.

[@rutht8588]

As you do I have to lower my bust dart but I am only 5-5 so if I add length on all pieces would make the waist to low. Can you explain how to lower the bust volume on a princess seam. Thanks for your help. Love your channel. I have learned so many valuable techniques

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I have a video showing that on the channel here kzbin.info/www/bejne/roXSo6uro9Sie7c BUT I wouldn’t do that on a knit style like this. I prefer to do this by adding the length. Then you can take it away at a lower section on the bodice pieces. Remember that fitting knits and wovens is not the same and usually it’s much simpler with knits.

[@suzanneblack6873]

I like that length on you.