Picking the Best Fabric for the Vivace Top and Dress

[@johannakwasniewski5247]

The visual demonstration of pinching the fabric was very helpful! Thank you!

[@LoveNotions]

Glad it was helpful! ~K

[@KnitzyKitzy]

I really love the jumper you are wearing. Great info on the Vivace.

[@LoveNotions]

Thank you so much! ~J

[@paulabildson157]

This was very helpful Whitney. Thank you so much.

[@LoveNotions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DoloresDeeBodnar]

Excellent Whitney

[@LoveNotions]

Thank you! ❤️ ~K

[@nancybloomfield1753]

Thank you Whitney, I struggle with picking the right fabric all the time! This was so helpful!

[@LoveNotions]

We all do. So glad you found the video helpful. ~K

[@kquilter6043]

EXCELLENT addition to presenting a pattern. Visual hands on demo of fabric comparison to types of jargon labeled fabrics. THANK YOU. So very helpful!!!! Keep doing this and curious why it didn't get it out on the same day (Friday A.M.) not the day after.

[@LoveNotions]

You are so welcome! So happy it was helpful. KZbin can be a total booboo sometimes. The video was definitely published on Feature Friday. Make sure you turn on notifications so you'll be notified as soon as we post a video. ~K

[@pnbw98]

Love the blouse but love the dress even more ❤️ the fabric is beautiful!

[@LoveNotions]

Thank you!❤️ ~K

[@lindat905]

Thanks for the great tutorial. Also did you make your sweater it's very cute what's the pattern

[@debbiepetersen1975]

LOVE YOUR NEW SETTING!

[@mcf5878]

This should be a standard video. Great job! This is so helpful.

[@LoveNotions]

Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed! ~K

[@cjane51]

This was very helpful Whitney. I was concerned about the dolman sleeve because I really like either a 3/4 or full length sleeve. I am one of those people who is always always cold. Thanks for your suggestions.

[@LoveNotions]

You are so welcome! I hope you will give the Vivace a try! ~K

[@suewilbur504]

Thank you, Whitney! I’ve been waiting for this pattern to go on sale and now I have a better understanding of which fabric to choose.

[@LoveNotions]

You are so welcome! Happy Sewing! ~K

[@Escape10mom]

Good fabric info!

[@LoveNotions]

Glad you think so! ~K

[@apriljodoin9643]

How do we tell when the high bust measurement is used and not the standard full bust?

[@LoveNotions]

Great question! Each pattern will have a recommendation for how to choose sized based on measurements. Most (if not all) tops and jackets recommend starting with high bust for size and grading accordingly. If your full bust is more than 4" difference with high bust, we generally recommend using the full bust bodice (vs standard.) But again, all of those fitting recommendations are included in each pattern on the size chart page. ☺️ ~J

[@cathtaylor2771]

I've got lots of crepe that I love, but it's sheer.. What can I line it with that's not too hot or thick please ?

[@LoveNotions]

I would recommend either self lining, or lining with a rayon or voile. ~K

[@cathtaylor2771]

@@LoveNotions thank-you loads x

[@paulabildson157]

Whitney, can I ask you a question? I am making this top for my sister, using the full bust version as she is quite big in the bust area. However, she is only 4'11". I read that I should be taking off approximately 1/2 inch for every inch she is shorter than the standard 5'5" frame, and best to take it out of two different areas. Would you draft it off of the bottom, and then somewhere below the armscye? I want to get this right for her as it is for her birthday and she is going through a bit of a hard time right now.

[@LoveNotions]

Hi Paula. 1/2inch per inch is indeed the general suggestion but to be honest, our bodies are all so different and we carry our length differently. We can be the same height but I have a long torso and short legs while you have the opposite. It would be extremely helpful if you can use her body measurements instead but if not, you can follow the 1/2" general rule. Depending on the pattern, it can be easier to remove length in different places to avoid major distortion. For a straighter or boxier pattern, you can take the length out from one area and be just fine. Don't remove the length from the hem. Follow the length adjustment guide on Page 6 of the Vivace pattern instead. Hope that helps. ~K

[@paulabildson157]

@@LoveNotions thank you so much. I will try to get some detailed measurements from my sister before I start.

[@lynnshepard7485]

Hi Whitney. Would you recommend a linen for this pattern? Thanks for the vid. 😊

[@LoveNotions]

Linen is a wonderful choice for Vivace! ~K