Love Notions Sybil Skirt Collection

[@nancyhurt7145]

You look so cute today! Not that you don't every day! I made the Monte dress and will be remaking it into something else! I just do not like seeing myself in a dress anymore. Plus, I didn't notice the fake pockets being so low on the top portion when I did just the top! Will redo the dress into a top and recut the fronts and facings to shorten. All is not lost! Will make a Cielo top out of the bottom portion. I love that top on me. Leaving for Vegas for my daughters wedding this week, so my machine can have a little rest! Always enjoy your makes!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Congratulations to your daughter! How fun!

[@sandimichaels2324]

Love, love your red heels.Love your skirts with your choice of fabulous fabric.Zipper on jeans; zipper for bomer jacket.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@xsumfunx]

Sold! Love love love all your versions!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@ladylouise1969]

Great vid!! Thank you, and thank your daughter for participating!! Love your skirt, and also her set!! Very cute!! Have a wonderful day!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@thaisoneon]

I always enjoy your channel and will eagerly await your zipper tutorial. I’ve watched videos and read articles but have yet to find even one that deals with the excess zipper tape above the stop. I know I’m not supposed to just cut the excess off but have never learned the rules /guidelines for folding it out of way nicely. The tape is invariably stiffer than my garment fabrics, and usually the top of the zipper is at the neck or waist, where there is already extra stiffness from collar and waistband interfacing. I fervently hope you’ll include this information! And yes, I’m ,prepared to be embarrassed for having to ask such a basic question! Thanks.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I agree that this is often brushed over. I feel like most zipper tutorials just show you how to insert with scrap fabrics as the “garment”. My plan is to actually make a garment with the zipper so you can see how to finish things off as well!

[@SamanthaLlanos]

Love your skirts! It's motivating me to whip that pattern out and make one! The faux wrap is so sleek! Zipper series would be great! I'm not great at invisible zippers, and would love to see how you do a lapped zipper!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I can do all the zippers!

[@msbdot1]

This video is so timely. I bought some sale fabric at JoAnn yesterday, thinking I might like a skirt. And then today!!! LN kindly tags the Sybil skirt for the Friday sale. I love your makes! And. . . it's one I don't have --until 5 minutes from now. lol. Thanks for the review.

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 it’s a great and very versatile pattern!

[@vannahhall915]

I saw your daughter's skirt and thought it was a new asymmetrical hem! 😂 She looks great! And you look smart with the faux wrap. Hope you have a great weekend.

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 maybe we’ll start a trend!

[@nicolegooding7724]

Love the idea of zipper insertion series - it'd be a great resource indeed! Insertion types I'd suggest include invisible, lapped, fly, exposed

[@TomKatStitchery]

I can do all of those!

[@vicki9298]

PLEASE do the zipper videos. I am back to garment sewing and I am certain things have progressing become easier since I have been gone. YAY!! I am so excited. Whitney, your channel is spot on and so inspiring. I think its the #1 channel that I watch

[@TomKatStitchery]

That’s so kind of you to say! Stay tuned on the zipper tutorials!

[@cecilehoare3053]

Your animal print will look amazing in the fall and winter with your leather boots a bright orange red Genely and your camel blazer (I'm sure you made one! lol) The floral one, wear it with your white collared blouse crossed over with a belt on the outside and heals in a bright colour to match a flower in the skirt! Ava's skirt looked like a hi-low skirt, I wouldn't worry about the dropping unless it looks really bad, for now it looks like it's suppose to be like that! lol

[@TomKatStitchery]

Yes to all the styling ideas!!!!

[@KnittyT]

The red heels are perfect with that skirt. Tres chic!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! I love red and camel together!

[@norakathleenbertoglio4414]

I love your skirts! Great colors too. I might buy the pattern, but if I do, I will use your link.

[@TomKatStitchery]

It’s a very versatile pattern!

[@debbiesews]

Love the skirts - you really style it well! Thank you for sharing. On another note, I hope you are still planning on sharing your recent swimsuit makes. I have never made a swim suit before and would love to see the construction tips, including shaping fabric and lining, etc. Please consider, thanks!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I will definitely show my swimsuits here soon. I got behind on those, but they will be coming!

[@cynthiatennant9896]

Very pretty skirts. Love the animal print and the way you styled it ❤️

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@lizhumble9953]

That dress/shirt you are wearing is so cute! I knew I was going to buy this skirt pattern, I just came to get the affiliate link. I always forget to try and do that.

[@TomKatStitchery]

That’s so kind! Thank you!

[@barbarawarner4645]

It looks like your daughter’s skirt dropped evenly creating an asymmetrical look. A serendipitous style element and cute on her.

[@TomKatStitchery]

It totally did 😂. I might get away without having to fix it!

[@TomKatStitchery]

It totally did 😂. I might get away without having to fix it!

[@TheSliverleaf]

The first two fabrics are right up my alley and I hope and can get them today because if all goes well (fingers crossed) I will be sewing this weekend. Yes on the zipper classes. I have yet to sew one and been avoiding any pattern with zippers however I’m so drawn to fitted items so maybe it’s time to level up my sewing skills.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@mariontilton8494]

Can't wait to see the shirring tutorial and zipper tutorial. I've been wanting to do some shirring myself, but not confidant about it.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@patgottshalk8808]

Looking forward to sway back adjustment, especially how to identify the need versus full bum adjustment.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Ohh! That’s a good thing to talk about as well!

[@sherrislaven5425]

Zipper class!!! Thank you for spending time sharing your vast knowledge. Love your channel.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I’m glad that sounds interesting!

[@evelynferro4365]

would like to know more about the power knit lining mentioned in todays presentation on theSybil skirt pattern, ie, the power knit name and how you incorporated it in the skirt. Also does that act as a slip?

[@TomKatStitchery]

I don’t know why I didn’t expand on that! I’ll talk more about it on Tuesday’s video!

[@lindaebersole4723]

Very cute top Whitney.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@Cynthia2v]

How funny, I’m sitting here with 2 yards of that floral fabric, trying to decide what to make with it! I loved it, too. Does the shaping extend to the hip length or how far? Your daughter’s outfit will be so cute with a Jean jacket for school this fall.

[@TomKatStitchery]

The power mesh goes to mid hip. I’ll talk more about that on Tuesday’s video!

[@libbymcculla2650]

so glad you will be doing shirring. I have just made the sofia dress from victory patterns-I do love it,but my shirring seemed very loose.I followed all the instructions about bobbin winding + increasing stitch length but the elastic at back was even curly in places?? I have a brother machine.Love the leopard print skirt.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Shirring can be annoying to figure out, but once you do, it’s not hard. Stay tuned on that!

[@gaylehegarty9161]

That shape of skirt is so lovely on you Whitney,

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@lindabynum7152]

I just bought this today!

[@TomKatStitchery]

It’s such a great deal on a great pattern!

[@lidabard2121]

Can you show the inside of the skirt? You mention the power mesh but don't show it. How long is it from the waist down? Thanks for the review.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I’m so sorry about that! I should have totally shown that. I can definitely do that in another video!

[@michellem3899]

I have that same floral for your second one.

[@TomKatStitchery]

It’s so pretty!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Since you asked.... I have ready-to-wear shirts with a pocket in the princess seam that close with an invisible zip. Made by Columbia (PFG tamiami II) that I love and wear a lot. I'd like to make a travel vest with that kind of zippered pocket.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Ooh! I know exactly what you mean!

[@cheri101099]

Can you do a tutorial on how to add control panel to skirts/dresses please? Thanks

[@TomKatStitchery]

Sure! There is a pattern piece and great instructions for how to sew it in the Sybil pattern!

[@deebuettner8017]

This pattern looks amazing. I bought it through your link. I would love to see a zipper series.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! Thank you!

[@sewing-Susan]

I’m glad you mentioned the hem dropping on your daughters skirt, I think it will bother you more than her, LOL.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I don’t know why I didn’t think knit rayon wouldn’t drop 😂. I clearly don’t make enough knit skirts with drapey fabrics!

[@bethsicilia8058]

Cute skirts. I am 5 ft tall and hesitate to wear midis but they look great on you. I just listened to latest Everyday Style podcast. Should we be excited????

[@TomKatStitchery]

I find that midi skirts are all about proportion. As long as they hit the correct spot on your leg, it doesn’t matter your height! Also, yes to the podcast excitement!

[@annescanapico2181]

Could you show how you do the power mesh in the waist. How long is it from the waist? Do you finish the edge of it on the inside. I bought the skirt for a trip next year.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I will definitely show the power mesh and talk more about it on Tuesday. Sorry about that!

[@annescanapico2181]

@@TomKatStitchery no apologies necessary. Just new subject matter. Thanks

[@TomKatStitchery]

@@annescanapico2181 did you see that I showed it in the Tempo dress video?

[@annescanapico2181]

@@TomKatStitchery no I didn’t so I will look that up, thank yiu

[@grammykcutter6374]

zipper class, PLEASE. Any and all applications for zippers. I have no problem with inserting sleeves but zippers get me every time

[@TomKatStitchery]

Sure!

[@noeleengayjess8416]

What is the control fabric called and where can it be bought please

[@TomKatStitchery]

I’m so sorry I forgot to mention that! It’s called power mesh and you can find it many places. I most recently bought mine here: www.thefabricfairy.com/collections/mesh-fabrics/products/sand-shaper-nylon-lycra-power-mesh-fabric

[@Chris-gh3hg]

I’m trying to find a pencil skirt you made in a navy. Do you recall which pattern it was?

[@TomKatStitchery]

Was it the knit navy pencil skirt? That was the Itch to Stitch Balboa Skirt!

[@vlynnkepley4821]

Beautiful makes. Where do you find power mesh please and what type do you buy? Is there a power mesh video tutorial?

[@TomKatStitchery]

I totally skipped over that in the video. I’ll touch on that more on Tuesday and give links!

[@vlynnkepley4821]

Thank you!!! I appreciate you sharing your love of sewing and techniques so much.

[@pbfoote59]

Love the skirts….and would love for you to do the zipper series! Thanks for doing what you do!

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@marjorieschuster5941]

What brand of watch are you wearing, and is it also a phone?

[@TomKatStitchery]

It’s an Apple Watch and I can answer my phone on it. However, I don’t have a cell plan that includes the watch so my phone has to be somewhat close for me to be able to answer or talk on it. It’s great for around the house because my phone can be on another floor of the house and I can answer from my watch if I know I won’t make it to the phone!

[@lemtaz]

Have you considered shortening your skirt from the top?

[@TomKatStitchery]

I could totally do that 😂 and, no, I hadn’t considered that for some reason 🤦🏼‍♀️. Thank you!

[@vintagegirl68]

I had this pattern a couple of years ago and made the A line skirt, there was a problem with the pattern being too short by a 2-3 inches on one side. I am writing this so that others measure the sides of the A line skirt before cutting to make sure this problem has been resolved. Happy sewing everyone.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh! That’s a bummer! I will say, that she did redraft the entire pattern and added some tweaks so hopefully this isn’t an issue now!

[@kathleenbarron7654]

I have sewn the elastic on the wrong side and then have a “ style Feature “ more times than I can count.

[@TomKatStitchery]

🤣 we are all in this together!

[@kathygann7632]

On sale today 9/23/22 for $5

[@TomKatStitchery]

Yes! It's such a fabulous pattern!

[@anessaharris9947]

😀

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@christinamo7]

YES zippers. I am so not good at them. I end up hand picking them in - which is functional, and does look good - but for goodness sakes. I've been sewing well over 40 years, you'd think I could put in a zipper and have it look nice.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I’m so glad that series sounds interesting! Stay tuned!

[@jolynnwhite7946]

📕👌🏾👍🧕🏿🤓😇

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nettie6587]

Please, please please zippers - all sorts all ways :)

[@TomKatStitchery]

Sure!

[@nettie6587]

@@TomKatStitchery Thank you very much :)