My Top 10 Love Notions Patterns for Athleisure Wear

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[@helenwood3199]

Oooo, love your blouse & navy topper you're wearing. Lipstick matches the flowers!

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Thank you! This outfit made me happy when I pulled it out!

[@gabistephens]

I absolutely love the outfit you’re wearing in this video it suits you very well it’s gorgeous! Thank you for all of the things that you teach and all the time that you take to put everything together!

[@TomKatStitchery]

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[@reneemorgan9320]

Thanks for all the inspiration! And putting the time in these videos! Can’t wait for the sewalong. P.S. I made a Harper cardigan last week in the classic length. Love it! Making another one already for my daughter in law. I also was watching one of your older videos and you mention metro textiles. I happened to look them up after the video and they were having 60% off their whole site. Needless to say, I spent way too much money and have about 40 yards of fabric coming this week. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I am now on a spending freeze for the rest of the month. 🤣 So I thank you, but my bank account does not. 😉

[@TomKatStitchery]

Metro Textiles has such good deals! Enjoy your coming haul! That's so exciting!

[@reneemorgan9320]

Also, your blouse is gorgeous!!! Such beautiful colors in dreary winter.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! The colors are what made me grab it this morning!

[@patwalker2501]

Thanks for listing the fabric sources. I recently began attending an exercise class and need to update that pat of my wardrobe.

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[@lisahurst8565]

This is exactly what I needed. I have been trying to find a fleece backed legging fabric to re-create my favorite leggings from Eddie Bauer. I have been looking all over the internet for something similar and I think Surge fabrics has it! I didn't know about Surge until now so thank you! I always find all the goodies from your posts! I am also going to pick up the last few Love Notions patterns that I don't already have - lol! I love all these athleisure ideas!

[@TomKatStitchery]

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[@helenwood3199]

Had a chuckle when I saw your "jazz hands" picture. Forever the musician. ;-)

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🤣 I've done the jazz hands my fair share of times!

[@libbybennett3067]

Thanks so much. I think l love them all. Hard to decide which ones to choose. You put alot of work into these videos. Thanks so much.

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's my pleasure!

[@elainefarr3155]

I just finished a pair of the Resolution bottoms in the yoga style, with straight leg, and I love them! I made them in a denim type knit fabric and they are so comfortable and look great. I'm about to make another pair, and make the Arlington sweater cowl neck to go with them. Thank you for introducing me to love notions! I've made several of their patterns now, and so happy with the great fit and directions they have.

[@TomKatStitchery]

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[@christineennis4766]

Love the combo of shirt and Cardie it suits you so well.

[@TomKatStitchery]

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[@ktrayan1]

Love this shirt fabric on you! I never would normally be one to get my colors done but you’re really tempting me! I feel like as I get older it’s a good thing to have for reference because as the wrinkles come in and the hair slowly goes gray I feel like I need all the help I can get in bringing out the good side 😂😂

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 I've found that it's just made my shopping and dressing so much easier!

[@teresasmith6576]

So excited to try these patterns for myself and my family! Thank you for the code and the fabric recommendations!

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@cherylfredcormier7445]

Thank you for your videos. What is the blouse pattern you are wearing? I love the color combo with the sweater.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! The blouse pattern is out of print M6649. It's a lovely button up shirt pattern. I made it out of a Liberty Tana Lawn print that I do still see around!

[@gloriaallender1886]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This info is great!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@sharonrimsza7960]

I just had to buy my entire Love Notions Wishlist. LOL

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 well, it's a really good deal so you did well!

[@michellestarr8326]

Your top is beautiful! The colors look so good on you!,

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@sandimichaels2324]

Thank you. I feel the same way as you about the diet ads. Please. Thank you for reviewing the 10 leisure outfits. I did get an e-mail from Love Notions about the sale. I'm going back to pick some patterns. Thank you.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@alisonpugin3401]

Thanks so much ! Happy new year! I have the Sloane which I love, the Henley and the Boyfriend.. great sewing and wearing!!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Those are all such great patterns!

[@AbbyOssmann]

Thanks, great inspiration! I am also a big fan of love notions patterns. Going to check out the sale for a few I don’t own yet😍

[@TomKatStitchery]

Great!

[@Brenda_S]

I have many, many Love Notions patterns for women and children and will be picking up a few more this week. They are my go to pattern company for basic wardrobe staples because of the number of options with each pattern and the good fit I can achieve with just a few alterations. When you were talking about the sherpa sweater it reminded me of a recent pattern release from Fibre Mood. It’s called the Didi. It has the front half zip with a placket already built into the pattern 😉

[@TomKatStitchery]

OOh! Thank you! I'll go have a look at that pattern!

[@k3of5ks]

Thank you for fabric pairing and store suggestions. It is sooooo stinking hard to find anywhere that has affordable French terry with matching ribbing. Happy New Year Whitney! 💗

[@TomKatStitchery]

I agree that can be tricky!

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Great suggestions Whitney! I’ve made a few of the tops and have all the patterns you mentioned. So much to do so little time🤪. I never considered the Summer basics for nightwear, but that would work out so well especially with the shelf bra. I usually use the Laundry Day Tee pattern. I’m so looking forward to the updated Terra Tunic. Love that pattern too. One of my sewing goals is to make bottoms this year🤞. Excited about your upcoming sew along featuring the Foz by I2S.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!

[@cecilehoare3053]

I hear you with the pummeling of diet ads, on fb, pinterest, ig, everywhere!! I think out of the ten there are only two I don't have! lol Have you ever done a video on how to fix the tension on your serger? That would be something I'd be interested in, that's why I rarely use it!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Stay tuned on that! I'll be talking a lot more about my serger in the upcoming Foz Top sew along!

[@mmcgrath737]

Thank you for the feedback re the online fabric stores, think I'll try a few this year. May I ask what color your lipstick is? So pretty! Here's to a great 2022!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! The lipstick is MAC See Sheer.

[@margaretgorski7947]

Happy new year!

[@TomKatStitchery]

To you as well!

[@dstiffy1]

I have a question on full bust if the pattern is drafted for a D cup do you use your high bust measurement or your bust measurement?

[@TomKatStitchery]

If it's drafted for a D cup then I would pick off my full bust.

[@dstiffy1]

@@TomKatStitchery thank you!

[@kellykranz7652]

I have all these patterns and I love them.

[@TomKatStitchery]

They are all such good ones!

[@melboe6842]

Went and looked. Got a couple of patterns - but found I already owned most of their catalog! (Still found 3 to buy🙃) Need to sew them up, now.

[@TomKatStitchery]

You are not along in that 😂.

[@4snkhouse]

Love this type of content.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@belinda58sews29]

Thanks for the recommendations! I can have a tough time visualizing how I can use patterns to recreate RTW looks I like. As a side note, when it comes to bodies, (even our own) it seems to me we just can’t win, so good luck. No matter what you say, someone will be offended by something, regardless of your intent. I hope the negative comments don’t get to you. I think it can be hard being “out there” for all to see.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@sheilasmidt427]

Thank you again for sharing your research for current leisure wear. Your blouse caught my eye. The colours are so appealing. Is it RTW or what pattern? I’m inspired so need to get to my sewing room!! Thanks again! Happy New Year.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! The top I'm wearing is M6649, which is unfortunately out of print. However, the fabric is a Liberty Tana Lawn that can still be found!

[@JUYL]

Thank you so much for your inspiring videos! I have a question, I've seen you use a transparent cutting mat. I'm replacing my green one. So should I buy a Clear transparent cutting mat or a Frosted one? Which one do you use? Thank you again and happy new year!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Mine is really more of a frosted one and it's only that way because that's what I could find in the size I wanted. Mine came from Quilters Rule and it has ALL the different sizes. I've had mine for about 8 years now and it has been amazing. I highly recommend! Here is the link: quiltersrule.com

[@JUYL]

@@TomKatStitchery thank you so much for the information. I appreciate it 😊 Kind regards from the Netherlands.

[@klowe7695]

I love the Sloan sweater, I made 2 last night.

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's a fabulous pattern!

[@Nursebarbrn8520]

Just curious how you decide how much fabric to purchase online when you don’t necessarily have a particular garment in mind… to add to stash.

[@TomKatStitchery]

While I don't necessarily have a pattern in mind, I usually have a garment type in mind when I'm shopping (for example if I think it will be a dress I'll grab 3 yards). I usually do 1.5-2 yards for pants, 2 yards for tops, 2.5-3 yards for shirts, 3 yards for dresses, 3-4 yards for coats, and 1.5 yards for t-shirts.

[@feelingsimplyquilty]

Thank you! I just ordered 3 patterns and used your code?

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@peggyriordan9857]

This was such a great video. Really liked all of the styles and it's always a great help to know where to buy good fabrics. I make a list of your favorite fabric stores each time you do this type of video. I would like to make alot of these styles, but I am a 16/18 rtw size on top and a 16 on the bottom. I fear I will look like a moose in some of these styles. I'd like your opinion on this. My husband tells me I am overly sensitive, but because of meds, I went from 125 lbs to 185 lbs in 6 months! It was a shock and I still can't look at myself without getting depressed. I do want to look up to date fashion wise w/o looking like a moose. Thanks so much.

[@TomKatStitchery]

First, I think we are all entitled to feel how we like about our bodies so don't feel like you're being overly sensitive. That being said, while a changing or changed body can be a shock to the system, you are beautiful in all stages! I think you could pull any of these looks off. What I really enjoy about stores now is that they are getting better about showing clothes on more real bodies. It really helps to see how the regular/everyday woman can wear these styles and silhouettes. I think any of these are just as beautiful in any size!

[@peggyriordan9857]

@@TomKatStitchery Thank you for helping me gain more confidence in wearing up to date styles.

[@TomKatStitchery]

@@peggyriordan9857 it’s my pleasure!

[@mommapag]

Hi Whitney. I have just started watching your videos and really enjoy them. I am a professional seamstress but do mostly bridal wear. I don't have loads of time to sew for myself so getting fit right from the beginning really helps. You are the same height as me and similar in shape from the ribs down :) I am not busty. my sister is very similar in shape to you and she has started watching these videos also and has followed a lot of your recommendations. We live in Ontario, Canada. Anyways... I wanted to send you a note to maybe add a store to your list of great athletic wear fabric stores. Discovery Fabrics in BC has an amazing selection of high quality athletic fabrics at extremely good prices. Go check them out. With your exchange rate, you could make some amazing buys. thanks Diane

[@TomKatStitchery]

Welcome to the channel! I"m so glad you found me! Thank you so much for the recommendation. I buy from a few Canadian fabric shops so I will definitely add this one to my list!

[@karenclement743]

Who makes the Arlington top?

[@TomKatStitchery]

Love Notions makes the Arlington Top.

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