The New Love Notions Encore Skirt

[@karolmolpus9536]

Skirt would be pretty with a lacy soft blouse, feminine 😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

Yes~~~

[@Genevieve.Irene7]

Wow! That's such a flattering skirt pattern! I have a lot of skirt pattern but this one looks to be an excellent one!

[@TomKatStitchery]

It really is!!

[@denisem9407]

Love the skirt. A versatile pattern and the velvet fabric is very festive. I can see it with a blinged up camel colored top.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Stay tuned!

[@alexandrawellington8028]

This skirt would look great with the blazer from the super loud suit that you made! xxx

[@TomKatStitchery]

YES!!!

[@michelewegman2173]

The skirt looks adorable on you! Love the color and the fabric! You will also look great in a shorter version with tights like your Thanksgiving dress for example! You're young and pretty and can do shorter skirts!!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@libbybennett3067]

Love the velvet fabric So nice

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! 😊

[@JulieH1958]

The skirts looks lovely on you. I will define have this on my to do list 😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

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[@victoriahannah1633]

I love that brown velvet. Brown is actually my black. So many tops would be beautiful with it. Maybe a belt not on your shirt but around the top low down to make appearance of a waist line.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Great suggestion! Thank you!

[@laurahovey391]

I have a hard time styling skirts because my waist is right under my bust so I don’t want to wear shorter tops because it looks like I have the skirt hiked up but if I wear longer tops they cut me off at the widest part of my body and look frumpy. So, if you’re going to working on incorporating/styling skirts I’d be super interested.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Stay tuned!!

[@patgottshalk8808]

Great make, I am thinking about your waistband hack. Elastic back would be great for a holiday skirt.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Great idea!!

[@irishflutegirl9022]

such a beautiful pattern.. love love love the velvet , love the flow, love the pockets and it looks beautiful on you ❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@SS-le7du]

Wonderful , the skirt is so beautiful . Looking forward to seeing any additional versions too 😃. Thank you Whitney 👍

[@TomKatStitchery]

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[@mcomeslast]

I often add an elastic waistband or a half elastic, smooth front. lifting pins has some videos. I think most of us want a comfy waistband.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Great idea!

[@DoloresDeeBodnar]

Love it

[@TomKatStitchery]

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[@brenholmes4894]

Beautiful skirt. I should wear more skirts, too. I will be purchasing this pattern, for sure.

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's a great pattern!

[@nancynewman6592]

So many of us have fluctuating stomach areas so your solution to pants is also good for skirts.. A little loose at the waist with an almost fitted back with elastic . I think on this skirt one would have to cut 1 size larger in the back than the front to do that... not sure but it is a great pattern. I also find that using 3 fashion words for a capsule is a great start to having a cohesive wardrobe, but it is important to do as you said, break out of the comfort zone and experiment with something a little different :) Maybe you can have a new hashtag for all of us experimenting with skirts for winter 👍

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh that's a great idea!

[@norakathleenbertoglio4414]

Your new skirt is adorable on you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!!

[@KellyfromMemphis]

The velvet looks quite beautiful 😍

[@TomKatStitchery]

It really is!

[@libbymcculla2650]

ooh-would love one of these in corduroy 😀

[@TomKatStitchery]

It would be great in corduroy!

[@barbvest1834]

Whitney I love your skirt.. and I was thinking the same thing the other day.. I need more skirts.. already purchased , can’t wait to get some extra time to make it :)

[@TomKatStitchery]

Yay! I hope the time comes sooner rather than later!

[@yellowfuchsia1]

I recently watched a video by Mariah Pattie about keeping warm in winter wearing skirts. She made below the knee flannel drawers after studying historical underwear. Apparently, they work really well, but I think I'll pass! This looks like a great pattern. Funnily enough, just yesterday, I was looking at a piece of velour in my stash and wondering what to do with it.

[@nancyhurt7145]

I just watched her long skirt history video, too. I don’t wear skirts or dresses, but I think I’m going to try this one in a wool in longer length. I don’t think I could do the bloomers/drawers either!

[@nancyhurt7145]

I, too, have same waist/hip measurement so I always think a skirt is not for me, plus I have thick ankles that I never want to show. But I think I’m going to branch out and be brave and try this in wool and longer length with tights and boots. Here I go!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm going to stick with fleece lined tights in lieu of drawers.....❤️❤️❤️

[@KellyfromMemphis]

I personally wear support stockings daily, so they keep me plenty warm. (But to be fair, my climate averages only 50F/10C in the winter)

[@cecilehoare3053]

@@nancyhurt7145 this is were pretty boots come in handy! 😉

[@krisl.4962]

Beautiful skirt, looks great on you, Whitney!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@teresastevens2084]

LOVE your Encore, Whitney! I just finished up my slightly shortened, slightly scoop-necked version of the long sleeve Arlington and am thinking this could be the sweater that could go with this new Encore skirt! I had to pause your video to go over to LN to grab the pattern after seeing you model this one! I’ve got to try a velveteen - your’s is so inspiring! I can see why you received so many compliments!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh an Arlington would be so great with the Encore!

[@quiltygal6981]

Just saw this on FB and came straight here to see if Whitney had a video up 😁 I have been wanting a woven skirt pattern. We're in Summer here so may be that rebel that tries it in a lighter fabric ❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

You should definitely do that! This pattern would be amazing in a cotton or linen!

[@tianasmith9684]

Really cute on you

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much 😀

[@pamelabaker4127]

Which view did you make please. It looks great on you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I made the A-Line midi view

[@rosepedalable]

Great skirt!

[@TomKatStitchery]

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[@nonsequitur5057]

I can't believe it?!! I've been looking for a golden/chestnut brown velvet to make a "somewhat" oversized blazer for about two years now. So far, all I have found is one for $35 a yard from a seller that I don't know . . . I've been trying to talk myself into it. I saw your skirt and thought you'd have a link to the fabric . . . augghhh. I love velvet. I'm happy your velvet found a place in your closet! Wishing you and Jenni and your families a wonderful holiday!!! ⛄🎄✨

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much! Check out the links for the velvet. Maybe it's right for you!

[@nonsequitur5057]

I did try the links . . . no joy, but thanks. It's the color that is hardest to find. I am also avoiding "stretch velvet" or "velour." I have been looking for Rayon or Silk Velvet. I used to buy/use velvet all the time . . . well until I started having to chase kids around. I did make my step-daughter velour Tees that she loved. And I had a boatneck velour top. I did switch over to washable cotton velveteen which isn't bad for vests, jackets and skirts. It's almost like working with corduroy. But, oh, how I love my rayon velvets! Mood has Silk/Rayon velvet in the shade I want for $59.40/yard. The company that I am not familiar with is SyFabrics. They have an apparel Rayon Velvet in the color I want for $34.50/yd and it's wide . . . so, I'd better grab it before it disappears!! You know how that goes! Thanks for your concern! 🥰 @@TomKatStitchery

[@TomKatStitchery]

@@nonsequitur5057I totally get it! I actually got this piece at a fabric warehouse in Chicago and it was the color that grabbed me as well. Good luck!

[@nonsequitur5057]

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[@kathygann7632]

Would look great with your new planned tall boots and maybe leggings and Smartwool socks.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Yes!!!

[@estelledavenport1323]

hi in your last video I think you said your boots had spit. I do not know if you have come across 'I can make shoes;. it looks hard but making your own shoes are much easer to make then you think. so maybe making your own shoes could be part of your plans. also you can get the stuff to make your own shoes in the use. thanks for all your hard work.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Actually, I've given shoe making an attempt during the pandemic--my son and I made some sneakers! It wasn't super hard but I'll leave it up to the shoe repair shop!

[@lidabard2121]

Pretty skirt. Did you make a-line or full skirt? Thank you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I did the midi A-line view.

[@cecilehoare3053]

As soon as I saw your email I knew I had to have this one! For your waist band, could you not add the extra in the waist band and add elastic on both side sections going from the pocket panels to the back centre panels eliminating the zip altogether?

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh my goodness! That's an excellent idea and you could absolutely do that!

[@cecilehoare3053]

@@TomKatStitchery my thinking is that would be where the elastic would be most hidden and where I need more room. In your case it's where you need to balance your bust so it would add the slightest volume to your high hip. And let's face it, if we don't have to add a zip, why do it! LoL

[@TomKatStitchery]

@@cecilehoare3053 agreed!

[@karenbudnick]

It's pretty but I'd rather a seam than the pockets on my hips. Great on you, though!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@sherrelstroot3034]

I am extremely short waisted. I love skirts but tucking in a top is not possible. You look great in your new skirt with the sweater.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!