The Love Notions Cadence Dress and Top Rerelease

[@teresastevens2084]

I thought for sure I owned every Love Notions pattern that I could possibly want including this little beauty (aka Cadence), but I was wrong! I made up the Harmony last year and felt it was a little too “drapey” for me when extended to make a dress. The Cadence, on the other hand, now that LN has extended the sizes, is perfect for me as I fall into so many size categories! Your two makes are amazing, Whitney! This is the perfect dress to showcase some fantastic fabrics and you did just that in such a super flattering way! One of these days, could you find the time to take us through the process you used in lining this dress? I certainly had an Eureka! moment as you were describing your method. Happy Mother’s Day!

[@Lorij83]

I would like to understand the lining process better, too.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Since there will definitely be more Cadences in my future, I can definitely film the lining process!

[@creepyed]

Yes yes yes, the dresses are lovely. BUT YOUR SHIRT! 🥰🥰🥰 The neckline, the color, it's amazing!!! If the top is a shirt (and not a dress), hear me out, what if you wore it with the green paper bag pants? And maybe the cream Metro blazer? The monochromatic outfit of my dreams 🥰💚💚💚💚💚💚😁

[@TomKatStitchery]

I LOVE that idea! It is a shirt and as soon as it comes out of the laundry, I'm going to pair those together!

[@belinda58sews29]

Whitney said to wait, and I waited. #worthit

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@nanrussell6423]

I love both your versions of the Cadence dress. They look completely different. The linen fabric is gorgeous and classy, whereas the border print is colorful and fun. I had already bought the Cadence so I checked my Love Notions account and the new version is already there. I am going to download the new version because I haven't printed out the pattern yet, just the instructions. Thanks, Whitney.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! It's such a great pattern!

[@kathleenbarron7654]

“I want to give you inspiration “, Whitney, you inspiring us as is as natural as you breathing.

[@TomKatStitchery]

What a lovely thing to write! Thank you!

[@donnastiles2518]

Happy Mothers Day. Another pattern to add. Lol. If only there was more time.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Right?!! I need more time as well!

[@catreid1019]

oooh fudge! well it's not as if 7 and change is an huge difference!! I'd over looked this pattern but after seeing your blue nani iro one I'm sold. I scoured the internet for some of that linen with no success but then I remembered I have this length of kokka linen/cotton my sister found at a yard sale that I love but I've never known quite what to do with...Your dresses are gorgeous.

[@TomKatStitchery]

That fabric is lovely. The shop where I got mine does still have it in the black color way, but I"m not surprised that it's hard to find now.

[@meggreen9669]

Sounds like the perfect dress for summer. May need to sew one or more up!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Such a great dress for summer!

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Love, love, love your new Cadence dresses! You’ve inspired me to finally make this pattern. It’s another one I’ve had for awhile.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@patgottshalk8808]

Great neckline! Bring on ALL the border prints. Congratulations to Polly!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I agree! This pattern is great with a good border!

[@reneemorgan9320]

I , like a dummy, bought it earlier in the week. Oh well! I think with the discounts it was only a couple dollars more than the featured Friday. Can’t wait to make it up. I love your dresses. They are very flattering!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I was afraid that would happen! You are right the difference was only a couple of dollars, but that's still frustrating!

[@marionpaul9573]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the blue linen Cadence!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@jennifermaddock4382]

I did get your hint from the previous video so I bought this one today with your promo code. Thanks for the review.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@audreywring1920]

Love the neon green you are wearing today. Had some neon yellow with flowers on, ordered a while ago. Draped it over myself, terrible not my colour. Used fabric to test a simple top and finished it ,tried it on fabulous. My daughter was asking to size it down so she could have it, very disappointed I was keeping the top.😅 Still trying to work it out.

[@TomKatStitchery]

When the daughter wants the top, I'd say that is a win!

[@suek7086]

Ohhh, I have some beautiful heavy woven lace that would be nice in this one. Using Kiera’s suggestions , of course.

[@TomKatStitchery]

That would be fabulous!

[@brendapena2328]

thank you again for sharing! I am buying this now yay!:)

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@raslalique]

The Cadence is one of my tried and true patterns. I've loved it for a long time

[@TomKatStitchery]

I can't believe I'm just now making it up. Its so good!

[@wendythomson8382]

Your dresses are stunning Whitney! I’ve had the pattern for ages but have not made it up yet. I’ll download the updated version now and make myself one in a beautiful white linen fabric with a black border that I have in my stash. Thank you - I love your videos xx

[@TomKatStitchery]

That sounds like a perfect pattern/fabric pairing!

[@patriciaoswalt6464]

Very cute dresses! Here is an idea for your Sunday vlog- convert the Cadence to a Vneck.

[@TomKatStitchery]

That's a great idea!

[@vikatextil]

And now you had me buying one more pattern. This one looks lovely!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@yvonnewatkins4272]

I love your dresss especially your strip one

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@beckyunderwood4220]

I just made my daughter a blouse with that dress fabric 😀

[@TomKatStitchery]

They are both really good fabrics!

[@sharonrimsza7960]

I love the Carlyle shirt! The color is fabulous, too!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! I was very pleasantly surprised with this color!

[@miriamcihal8409]

I’d love to see how you did the neckline of the lined dress. Thanks!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I can definitely film a tutorial!

[@kaywilliams3435]

Thanks Whitney, I waited and have just purchased the pattern. Can’t wait to make it but I’ve broken my leg so sewing has had to go on hold. I’m having withdrawal symptoms!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh no! Get better soon!

[@michellelemesurier3106]

Thanks for the Wednesday "hint"... this and the Tempo sundress were the only dresses not in my collection to date...I actually wasn't interested in the Tempo dress until I saw how great you looked in yours and decided perhaps it could work as a comfy summer dress :)

[@TomKatStitchery]

I"m so glad you got the hint 😂.

[@janicek6399]

Your cadences or gorgeous! have made a couple of Cadences and I tried to "buy" again to get the larger sizes, but their computer said I already own it, and removed it from my cart. I will email them. Meantime, enjoy those beautiful dresses. Spring is almost here!

[@TomKatStitchery]

If you've already purchased it, then the new files will be in your account and you just need to redownload the pattern!

[@LuzMartinez-if1dw]

Love ❤️ your dresses , want to make it, I’m a beginner so can’t wrap my head around how you lined it , is there anyway you can demonstrate that please , I know you teach us so much already thank you for that 💐

[@TomKatStitchery]

I can totally do a tutorial on that!

[@LuzMartinez-if1dw]

Yayyyyyyyyyy thank you so much 😊 your the best 🤗🌺🌷🌸🌹💖

[@lynnshepard7485]

This one’s for me! Thanks, Whitney! 💗

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's such a good one!

[@pattykingkade5778]

Those are both gorgeous! They look great on you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@stephaniepaterson6340]

I love, love, love the first blue fabric! It would be daring for me as I’ve only ever worn black…or navy at a push! HOWEVER…..I cannot believe how wonderful you looked in the 2nd one, it really flattered you! Sorry, I mean I can’t believe it because it’s not one of MY colours….if that makes sense! I’m just going to buy the pattern now…..just one more question ie begging…please can you show us how to do the lining….I understand making a second version but got lost when you said attach…..my mind can’t work out how! With kindness Ps I’ve just bought it and thought I’d mention I hadn’t even given it a second glance when I’ve looked at this on the website before……perhaps you should be the model on the website! Hope that makes sense I’m rubbish with my words!

[@TomKatStitchery]

This was such a lovely comment to read! I can definitely do a tutorial for how I lined my version! I'll put that up in June!

[@rosemarybarrett7650]

Thanks Whitney. I bought it and appreciate your discount code. Looking forward to making it. Where do you source you lining fabric for rayon or cotton voile? You look beautiful in your lovely makes❤️

[@TomKatStitchery]

I used a cotton lawn to line this dress as I didn't need anything slippery. I just bought it off of fabric.com .

[@Cynthia2v]

Love both variations, looking forward to seeing one up, I have a lovely polished cotton sateen in my stash. Did you need to make a bicep adjustment for the sleeve? That linen is scrumptious!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I did make a bicep adjustment now that you asked that question and I think I forgot to mention that!

[@dianemontavon5670]

Love the dresses. Congratulations Polly.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@alexandrawellington8028]

Perfect dresses!!! LOVE the dots xxxxxxxxx

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! Me too!

[@Escape10mom]

Beautiful Cadences!!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@Lorij83]

Did I hear you correctly? Do you feel the Cadence is more fitted than the Harmony? I love both of your dresses. I wish you were close to my location!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Yes. The Harmony is fitted through the bust and then flares out. The Cadence, while not figure hugging, stays closer to the body.

[@Shannonishere]

Great video! And I can just say I love your top!! What fabric is that if you recall? It looks so cute. 😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! It's a cotton/spandex jersey that I got from StyleMaker after Christmas.

[@constancee.1832]

Sadly I missed the hint and already bought the pattern 🙄 Next time I'll pay better attention

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so sorry! I was worried about that!

[@brenholmes4894]

I have the Cadence pattern and love the shape, but haven't yet sewn one for myself because my upper bust is 36", full bust 39", so I don't need an FBA according to the instructions, but the finished bust measurement is 40". I don't want to do an FBA because my hips are 38" and the extra 2" from the FBA would be too voluminous for me. I don't know what to do, so I haven't sewn it up.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I would try grading between sizes. You could make a size medium and just grade to a large at the bust and then go back to a medium at the waist.

[@brenholmes4894]

@@TomKatStitchery Thank you. I have considered that, but don't know how to go about managing the armscye and sleeve head. Cut those as L, leaving the shoulder as M? I am only just learning how to fit when I sewed garments earlier in life I fit the block the pattern makers used. Now I dont!

[@TomKatStitchery]

@@brenholmes4894 I would keep everything size medium (including armscye and sleeve) and then grade from the M to the L at the underarm and the go back to M at waist.

[@brenholmes4894]

Thank you so much.

[@stephaniepaterson6340]

Ok, so 2nd comment…..I’ve bought the pattern (through you) now onto muslin no 6!, (old sheets), I’ve done a petite adjustments, fits nice until I attach sleeve when sleeve looks as if it’s hanging off my shoulder! The shoulder is also hanging off my shoulder but is that because I’m not putting facings on? I’ve done so many I don’t know which way is up or down now! Just lots of tape! My shoulder is (3”) and my upper bust small (31”) …I don’t know how to make shoulder shorter or indeed if this is the problem! Can you help? Please?!

[@TomKatStitchery]

It sounds like you need a narrow shoulder adjustment (especially if your shoulder is only 3"). I do a narrow shoulder adjustment in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5fMcpKKa8RnoJY . Let me know if that makes sense or if you need more clarification!

[@dawnjeffersramstad8401]

Inspiring

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@anneinstx1969]

I see the term 'viscose" somewhat often and I really don't know what that is. Is it rayon or what? I've been puzzled about this a while. Seems only in recent years I've seen the term used. I've been sewing since the late 50's, both wovens and knits. Thx.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Viscose and rayon are the same thing. Rayon is more of a US word and viscose seems to be more of a UK/European term.

[@anneinstx1969]

@@TomKatStitchery Thanks so much for the info and clearing me up. All I could think of was that the word viscose sounded like wood pulp to me, for some unknown reason. Now makes sense. Thx.

[@karen2015]

Pretty sure #widefromtheside is my personal hashtag!

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂😂😂 same!

[@lilybogaards5089]

💕

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@anessaharris9947]

🇨🇦😃

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lynnleipold2617]

I love you, but both the dresses are not fitting you well in the back. They need to be a little looser in the upper back. They look just great in the front. I love the blue one on you.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@cheriecz5994]

Whitney, i've mentioned before, but you can look great from the back if you do the pattern modifications I suggested before. I'm puzzled why fitting your bust is your only concern. Your body is 3 dimensional and the sides are part of the front AND the back. You're not doing yourself justice. Hardly are you ever seen in a full front angle. Your garments hang beautifully from the front and are quite the opposite in the back. I'm sure your sewing friend would say the same if she thought it wouldn't make you sad.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I do realize that I need a sway back adjustment. This does change from pattern to pattern and I had to make these up quick as I was a tester. I will make this adjustment to the pattern going forward.