My 11 Top Worn Love Notions Patterns

Hello and Happy New Year! We are entering into one of Love Notion’s sale weeks and everything is 30% off this week! Today, I’m going through my most worn Love Notions patterns!
What I’m wearing:
Cashmerette Concord T-shirt: www.cashmerett...
Hey June Handmade Fairmount Shacket: www.heyjunehan...
Lipstick:
Ilia Color Block Lipstick in Cinnabar: iliabeauty.com...
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Patterns I discussed:
Metra Blazer*: www.lovenotion...
Compose Robe*: www.lovenotion...
Glissando Pants*: www.lovenotion...
Resolution Bottoms*: www.lovenotion...
Harmony Blouse*: www.lovenotion...
Cadence Dress*: www.lovenotion...
Rhapsody Blouse*: www.lovenotion...
Olympia Dress*: www.lovenotion...
Luna Loungewear*: www.lovenotion...
Tidal Dress*: www.lovenotion...
Tessa Sheath Dress*: www.lovenotion...
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For reference: I am 5’2” and my measurements are as follows, upper bust 36”, full bust 40”, waist 33”, hip 40”

[@DianesFM]

Tie dye the bled upon dress. It's a great way to revive things that get stained by pretty much anything and with tie dyeing you don't have to be super careful like if you try to dye it to be all a single color. You can also bleach areas but that will weaken the fabric a bit. Thanks for showing these patterns.

[@TomKatStitchery]

That's a good idea!

[@debbiesews]

I must add that you look so beautiful in your Shacket. Your dark golden hair color is so becoming on you and you just nailed it with this Jacket fabric and your lipstick and makeup! And I love the shacket buttons too 🥰 Can't wait for 2023 and your new sewing inspirations. PS - I love your "Sew the Look" videos the most😍

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much! I love how the shacket turned out as well!

[@annescanapico7168]

Before I forget by the end of this video, you look gorgeous in that color. That shacket color looks awesome. And your hair color is beautiful too

[@TomKatStitchery]

That is so kind! Thank you!

[@martaaberg3330]

The blue cadence is periwinkle blue, I think. I have to say that your new shacket with the make-up you are wearing and your hair color, well, absolutely perfect tone to everything. I had to come back on and say, dye the yellow dress a dark, rich brown. Do it for the experiment. Dye is cheap.

[@TomKatStitchery]

That is a good point! I can't ruin the dress so I might as well play around with it!

[@brenholmes4894]

I already own all those patterns. I shall just have to sew them over and over, lol

[@TomKatStitchery]

Yes! 😂

[@PeteJustPete]

Girl Charlee Fabrics has a lot of knit/stretch fabrics and might have a mango color to dupe the stained dress.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'll go have a look at their site!

[@DD-hf7vh]

Omg...I made a dress in orange last year and had the same ..everyone loved it ...looks like orange is the colour to be seen in ... snd LOVE the red ....and the white jackets ..defo will be making then for sure ... thank you...Dawn from the UK ...x

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much! I’m also loving the orange!

[@wandaurie8102]

Thank you for the heads up! I was able to snag two patterns. I haven't sewn for myself in years but I will be now. :)

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@rosannesews]

Excellent feedback video! I kept stopping it and adding patterns to my basket on the Love Notions website. 😂 Cheers Rosanne

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@piggyacres]

Love your plaid shirt!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@gloriaallender1886]

Happy New Year, Whitney! Your endorsement of the Compose Robe struck me. I can give a robe to all the girls/women in my family for birthday presents this year. Thank you!!! And for the really lucky ones-some Luna pj’s. One less thing to stress about. 🎉

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! The Luna/Compose combination gets worn every single day in my house!

[@sharonrimsza7960]

I have made 8 camisoles w/ spaghetti straps out of silk. Various colors. I wear them all the time under T-shirts and will continue under my long sleeve shirts during winter. They are very warm and are not bulky. Love them.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I need to do that as well!

[@lorieburtt592]

Such fun! (I would call the color of the Cadence dress periwinkle. Perhaps my favorite color, and happily in my color group.)

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@thebebejebus]

Gosh I do love that plaid blazer on you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! That is one of my all time favorite pieces!

[@Queenread82]

I love seeing your makes and the gorgeous colors in your pallet. I cannot wear them but they are so rich and fun. (I’m a winter, I love my jewel tones but have to be careful choosing browns, greens, and reds)

[@Queenread82]

Your shacket is a delight for the eyes, so cozy.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad to hear that!

[@marciahighsmith4820]

Thanks, I was looking at the website when I saw your video.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Perfect timing!

[@jackiegreen8412]

Happy New Year Whitney to you & your family. I have enjoyed all your videos and have learned a lot! Great to hear all your new plans for 2023!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Happy New Year to you!

[@722dabba]

You know what patterns I'd like to see you take on ...Vicki Sews. There are some really interesting coats. As you know, since you sewed this company for your daughter there is a very young vibe to her patterns which is nice. And the patterns are usually on sale and very inexpensive.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I would like to sew one of her patterns for myself as well. I have been very impressed with the ones I've made up for my daughter!

[@Northandsouthsewing]

What a great idea regarding the gifts. That is now my plan. TY Love your makes. I B wasn’t expecting it to be as inspiring as it was. Wow! I’m ready to get going!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@millysews5646]

Great video Whitney. I really want a Metra Blazer.

[@TomKatStitchery]

The Metra is such a fabulous pattern and it's a quick one considering you end up with a blazer!

[@marthalong7327]

Love your rhapsody! In fact I made one out of the same fabric! Great minds!

[@TomKatStitchery]

That's so funny! I love that Rhapsody!

[@glendavizecky7581]

All great patterns! I have all of them, I have yet to sew some of them, but have all the patterns. Thanks for all your videos! Happy New Year!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!

[@cjane51]

Whitney I just saw your peach color at Harts fabric in a rayon. It’s on the “New arrivals “ page.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Ooh! I'll go take a look!

[@jackiemaddox6933]

Happy New Year to you and your family! You really make me want to sew garments again! Think I’m gonna try the Resolution Bottoms. Thanks so much sharing.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@cjane51]

Great choices Whitney. You have helped me know where to start pattern shopping happy new year!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@JulieH1958]

Thanks very much for this video. You’ve definitely inspired me. Off to search patterns. Regards from Australia

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad to read this!

[@DoloresDeeBodnar]

Great , thx for sharing, I'm heading over to LN now for TOM10 😁💜

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@heidijean167]

Where does the blue olympia dress fabric come from? So pretty.

[@TomKatStitchery]

All the details on the Olympia dress are in this video! Thanks for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5KYeJuBeduAgNEfeature=shared

[@vanessathomas6362]

Happy New Year! I loved seeing all your LN favorites and think you look lovely in your shacket.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@mercedesperez7542]

I so enjoyed your video thank you for sharing i am inspired. Happy New Year.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@susieweir2959]

Great video, love all of the looks. Happy New Year!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Happy New Year to you!

[@michellem3899]

Happy New year Whitney.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Happy New Year to you!

[@deannasanft3683]

Love the Tidal dress, did you narrow the neckline? The drawing appears to be a wider neckline, I've stayed away from the Tidal pattern as I felt the wide scoop neckline would be sloppy on my narrow shoulders. If you did... I'd love to see a tutorial.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I didn't adjust the neckline at all. I made the size medium with the full bust front. I shortened the dress by 2" (1" at the waist and 1" in the skirt), but that's the only alteration I made!

[@deannasanft3683]

@@TomKatStitchery Okay great! Thank you.

[@jeandickie5301]

Happy New Year Whitney! I love your ideas and tips. My problem is finding suitable fabric anymore! Jo Ann’s just doesn’t carry the variety of fabrics for clothing. Can you suggest links to dependable and reasonable fabric distributors? Thank you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Sure! I sent out a PDF in my newsletter a while back that included links to my favorite staple fabrics as well as my favorite online shops. If you subscribe to the newsletter (www.tomkatstitchery.com/newsletter-signup) and then send me an email ([e-mail]), I can send you that file via the newsletter provider!

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

I love LN patterns. I made the tidal dress last fall and have worn it a ton. know I am going to be frustrating… but, your over shirt is gorgeous… is it made by you… and what pattern is it? Thank you for all the great information. I’m headed to LN to fill in a couple of the patterns you mentioned. ❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! The shirt is the Hey June Handmade Fairmount Shacket. I made it recently in a double sided flannel from Stylemaker (it comes in this color way and a green one).

[@lauras908]

Whitney what is your make and model of your Industrial sewing machine. It seems to see through anything you put under it. Thank you. Laura

[@TomKatStitchery]

My industrial is pretty amazing. It's a Juki DDL-9000b .

[@ColorJoyLynnH]

Lol I don’t even know what’s current. I wear styles from 1960’s forward, and I thrift, sew & knit.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I pretty much wear what I like as well.

[@debbieevans7276]

💚

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@debbiebridges8807]

What pattern are you wearing

[@TomKatStitchery]

Its a Cashmerette Concord T-shirt under the Hey June Handmade Fairmount Shacket!

[@denisedorsey2889]

Thanks for this! I have most of these amazing patterns…a few yet to sew up for the first time. I’m struggling with the Metra blazer faux welt pocket, which means I can’t move forward. I’ve put it aside for awhile. I’m not sure I can fix it. 🙁 This might have to be a muslin. At least with this pattern the tricky bits are at the outset, not at the end after you’ve put all the time in and are so excited for the final garment, then have a fail😂

[@jojobtrcook1808]

Whitney, Happy New Year! I have a question about the Tessa sheath dress. I know by the name, a sheath dress should be straight from the hip down. I like the dress, but do you think I could widen the sides of the skirt a bit to make it sort of like a mini a line dress? My hips are larger and iI do not look good in a skirt like that. Thanks so much for,all your hard work. I really love your channel!

[@denisedorsey2889]

@@jojobtrcook1808 I don’t think you meant for your comment to be a response to mine….but since you did, I’ll put my two cents in, lol😊. You can use the Sybil Illusion skirt pattern from LN to change up the skirt on the Tessa Sheath dress. It’s been drafted to do just that! Might as well grab it during the sale. Happy sewing!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Jojo, you definitely could do that! Also, like Denise said, you could also add the a-line skirt from the Sybil as well. This way does add a waist seam, however. Alternatively, you could just the skirt portion off the Tessa, slash and spread the skirt a bit (leaving the cut line in tact) and then tape it back to the bodice. This will give you a fuller skirt without the waist seam!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Denise, if you are struggling with the Metra, you may wait to see if a class is released for that pattern . . .

[@denisedorsey2889]

@@TomKatStitchery Good thought on the Metra. It’s just that I couldn’t see my markings very well for that pocket area and I’m pretty sure my little snip into the corner bit caused it go awry. I’ll have another look at it when my head is in the right space, lol.

[@Cat-dw3wi]

Not cornflower. Periwinkle

[@TomKatStitchery]

Periwinkle is a better descriptor!

[@lesleyayres2267]

🐁🐁

[@janiswadsworth9369]

Thank you for the video. I would like a robe that zips up the front so it doesn’t open up. Any suggestions?

[@teresastevens2084]

Happy New Year, Whitney & family! This video was so much fun as I always enjoy learning which fabrics you pair with your favorite Love Notions pattern. They are one of my all-time favorite, well-drafted, easily fitted to my body pattern companies and it appears your’s as well! I thought I owned them all, however, would you believe I’m missing the Luna Loungewear pattern from my LN collection? Thank goodness for sales and your additional 10% off!

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TomKatStitchery]

Teresa, you need the Luna Loungewear pattern. I wear a version of it everyday!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Janis, I haven't sewn from this company before, but this pattern looks like what you might be looking for: chambrayblues.com/product/jasmine-zip-front-robe-pdf-pattern/