10 New York Looks for You to Recreate

[@karolmolpus9536]

Great job! Seeing those older chic women, I’d love for you to do a video sometime on how older women ie….over 65, can look so classy in summer and winter!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Great idea!

[@noeleengayjess8416]

Could you do a sew along for the pleated skirt please. How to cut the pleated fabric that would be awesome.

[@retteolsen2869]

Yes to this! I have some green pleated velvet that I want to make a holiday skirt with, but I'm worried about how to cut it out, best skirt pattern for it, etc.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Good suggestions!

[@elisabethsparman5292]

One thing I love about your videos is the fact that you take so much time to post the details and the links on everything you talk about and what you are making and wearing! This is just awesome! Thank you!!❤️

[@TomKatStitchery]

I appreciate that!

[@helenwood3199]

Your orange shirt with pleated center is a knock out.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you soo much!

[@lindacrusco-stebbins9187]

It was so wonderful that you got to take this trip with your daughters-what a memory!. I wish I had been able to do this with my daughter but since she was in color guard all 4 years of high school there was always a competition or practice. Treasure it😍

[@TomKatStitchery]

I do treasure this trip and the memories. Thank you for the kind words.

[@noeleengayjess8416]

Love your orange top what pattern is it please. I think you have made a mistake in your notes it’s not the Adrienne blouse

[@Cynthia2v]

It’s the Nittany top from Itch to Stitch.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Yes--@cynthia2v is correct---updated link in the description box.

[@gloriaallender1886]

Loved all the new pattern companies.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Wonderful!

[@KathyinKentuckyUSA]

I wish I need sunglasses in the fall winter!! I will see you Sunday!--Kathy, I can wait!

[@TomKatStitchery]

see you soon!

[@DoloresDeeBodnar]

I am originally from upstate NY and Loved the city. I got a kick out of this one.. so glad you girls had a good time .😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@millysews5646]

I love these videos with accompanying fabric and pattern recommendations. Very inspirational. Kudos for showing all different age groups in your videol.

[@TomKatStitchery]

You are so welcome!

[@barbarawarner4645]

This orange blouse is so flattering on you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!!

[@ksykes2009]

Added many items from this video to my plans lists. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@TomKatStitchery]

You are so welcome!

[@cecilehoare3053]

I love that the 'sloppy' look is going out! lol The really oversize falling off the shoulders sweaters etc. On someone like me that just looks horrible. The more classic dressing with the oversize jackets I think will always be in style in some way in every generation!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Exactly!!

[@astra2007]

These would have to be my favourite videos, and it also reminds me to people-watch and take note of the trends when I travel. I've just booked a trip to Hamburg, Germany next year so I'll definitely be looking at the local fashion trends. I'm surprised you've not made the Sew To Grow Kaia Costigan yet, I've made it a number of times and it's my very favourite casual knit blazer pattern. The princess seams lend themselves very well to zippered welt pockets, which I prefer to a patch pocket. Also, I don't do the little cutout to make the lapel, I prefer a narrow shawl collar.

[@TomKatStitchery]

This is great to know! I've been eyeing that pattern for quite some time. I think I just need to make it!

[@kathygann7632]

Wish I could get my hair to look like this. Beautiful.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@kathysmigen3927]

Another inspiring video! BTW, love your wavy, natural hair! If you ever come to NYC again, let me know. I’ll grab a train from Albany and meet you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

What a great reason to come back!

[@loissage3630]

I love checking out what folks are wearing. This was so much fun! As I create more garments for myself I am leaning less heavily on jeans. I also love thrifting unique pieces vintage or not. Thank you for your compilation.❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

You are so welcome!

[@ceceliaharris5660]

I’m so sorry you didn’t get to go to Metro Textiles and see Kashi’s gorgeous fabrics. I was in NYC in July for the American Sewing Guild National Conference and bought 4 pieces of fabric from him - all of them for $6 a yard. I was a little overwhelmed by Mood but it was still fun to go there.

[@kathygann7632]

I’ve gone to Mood LA and was also overwhelmed.

[@TomKatStitchery]

There wasn't enough time in the day!

[@teresastevens2084]

Agree on the Mood comment. Went to NYC last summer, and hit Metro Textiles and Mood. Learned so much at Metro; everyone there was so giving of their time and knowledge. Mood, was so overwhelming to me, however, having my 6’8” husband along sure helped get bolts down from the high places for me (and other shoppers, too!) I think we should plan another trip to NYC with Whitney in tow as sort of a field trip!

[@TomKatStitchery]

@@teresastevens2084 ooh yes! Can we bring your husband to reach the high shelves?! 😂

[@denisem9407]

Maison Fauve also has a great "lady jacket" pattern, The Metropolis. Great video. Thank you for all the helpful tips and links to awesome patterns and fabric shops.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'll check it out! Thanks!

[@deannemarino1382]

Love this kind of video - thanks for the great ideas!

[@TomKatStitchery]

You are so welcome!

[@annesullivan1171]

Love your hairstyle Whitney ❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@JuneGaffney]

My fave kind of videos! I love ' you see it,you can sew it'! Having matching fabrics really helps visualise it all. As my clothes last me forever, it's a case of picking out whatever I like from current trends. Thank you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

That's a great way to go about fashion!

[@nonsequitur5057]

Oh my, so many notes!! I started making notes from your videos in the small spiral bound notebooks that I use for sewing notes . . . I have had to transfer everything into a binder because you just are so generous with tips, fabric finds, pattern sources, etc. (those are some of the titles of the page dividers). 🙃😉🤣 Thanks for all the great information and inspiration! 🌺

[@TomKatStitchery]

You are so welcome!

[@mgy32]

Thank you, Whitney! So fun to have a key eye looking at what people are doing out there - then we can choose looks that work for us. Thanks to you and your travel mates for taking notes!

[@TomKatStitchery]

So true!

[@kathygann7632]

Wow! Your hair is great! Ok, now I’ll pay attention to your clothes.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

And here I just cut the too-long sleeves off a jeans jacket for an upcycle. Ah well. Also - that red, Fabulous.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Follow your visions! I bet it will be amazing!

[@teresastevens2084]

Thanks for this very in-depth project featuring looks from NYC! Personally, I am having some difficulty embracing the “oversized” look being top heavy, 5’4”, and trying to stay true to my classic, tailored aesthetic sans jeans. That being said, I did find several of these looks to be something I want to recreate for myself! Look #1 and Looks #5 and #6 were my favs. While watching your video, Whitney, I ordered Know Me 2001 Coat pattern (currently on sale) and a beautiful wool coating from Stylemaker! Thank you for the inspiration! ❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

You are so welcome!

[@sylvieboisvert]

I made that trench coat with a medium weight water repellent fabric in black. So beautiful.

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@CaraTranstrom]

Love this, Whitney! Thank you. Checking on the link you provided for the orange pleated shell you are wearing for the video: the link said the pattern was the Adrienne blouse by the Friday company, but that was a knit pattern with no pleating at the neckline? When you get a chance, could you double-check to see if a link got accidentally swapped somewhere? (I love your pleated blouse, and I want to make one!) Thanks so much--

[@TomKatStitchery]

Whoops--The link to the pattern is corrected now. It's the Itch to Stitch Nittany Top. Link in the description box. Thanks for catching that!

[@liseconway3240]

I just love your sew the look videos! I find so much inspiration in them…now I want to make everything you showed us today. This “Quiet Luxury” trend is exactly what I like. Thank you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@rholt8800]

Thank you for linking the fabrics, when I purchase fabrics online, mypurchased twills have been too light for bottom weight pants.

[@TomKatStitchery]

You are so welcome!

[@retteolsen2869]

Loved this video, Whitney! Ive been to New York City 4 times now, once in the fall and three times in December. I found the street style so inspirational. I loved this and your Italian style video. I am definitely inspired to make some tailored trousers now.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Do it! You will love them!

[@helenhamilton9473]

Love these videos- thank you for all the research - love the silver pleated fabric! Do I need a silver pleated skirt? Maybe☺

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@ZeldaSews]

I'm originally from Brooklyn, New York! You did a good job on picking these! I love over size clothes I think just because I like to hide. I love the trench coat.😅😅😅

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!

[@geraldinegorman9597]

Love this videos Whitney. Thank you for all your hard work! Can u recommend another supplier for the slip skirt. I am not in the USA. Maybe you have used suitable fabric from Minerva. Thank you ❤ ❤ ❤❤❤❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

Minerva does have something similar! I haven't used it, but it's one of their "core" range and everything I've tried from that range have been really good: www.minerva.com/mp/1421311/minerva-core-range-luxury-viscose-satin-fabric-antique-gold&variant=1421329

[@FrontYardAdventures]

Great recs. Thanks for the lead on the stretch gabardine from Emma Onesock. The colorways in that substrate are pretty neat.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Glad you like them!

[@BethSicilia-q2g]

Thank you for this video. I love these looks/patterns/fabric videos - they help me develop a vision for current fashion which is sewable. I also would love to see a tutorial on how to construct with the pleated fabric. (And love the waves!)

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@annescanapico7168]

This was a great video seeing what New Yorkers are wearing. KarenBritchick also does a what New Yorkers are wearing video on YT. But hers are more young and hip, I’m too old for those so this was wonderful. Thank you. I want to make a suggestion of next sewing. Idea would you go back to your commercial sewing machine, please.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I can definitely do some more filming on the industrial machine!

[@ladylouise1969]

I love NYC!! Thanks for a fun and informative vid! :+)

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@karenbensdon4643]

Really enjoyed this looks to patterns and fabric video. I’m particularly interested in the Paradise PDF Patterns Protea pants and the Madison Fauve coat.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Wonderful!

[@eileenroth9868]

Thank you! Love your ideas!!😍

[@TomKatStitchery]

Glad you like them!

[@rosepedalable]

Great looks!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!!

[@jenniferalthaus1523]

I do enjoy the “recreate the looks” videos but it seems like it’s been awhile since we’ve seen an actual sewing video, which is what drew me to your channel in the first place.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Stay tuned! ❤️❤️❤️

[@bettyhappschatt3467]

What would you suggest for the lining of a trench coat? There is a nice plaid.

[@TomKatStitchery]

It depends on how warm you want it. If you're wanting a lighter weight one, I would suggest a bemberg rayon or even china silk. You could even use a polyester fabric as long as it's slippery. If you're wanting something a bit warmer - flannel backed satin (sometimes called Kasha lining) is great as well!

[@kathygann7632]

It would be great to know what top you’re wearing.

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's the Itch to Stitch Nittany Top--the Link in the description is now corrected! Thanks!

[@kathygann7632]

@@TomKatStitchery. Thank you!

[@lindajones5536]

love the look of the light colours trousers but can only think how dirty they must get in the city🤔

[@TomKatStitchery]

We had that exact conversation while sitting on the subway!

[@cheryl3366]

Hi Whitney, I am having trouble sourcing a fabric. I am looking for some quilted lining, like to put in a bomber jacket. Not so heavy. I wanted to make a suede jacket but but need a little bit of warmth. Have you ran access any?

[@marjoriegraham9885]

Merchant and Mills make quite a few quilted fabrics. Oak Fabrics in Chicago has all of them. (Warning, they’re pricey)

[@cheryl3366]

Yes, you're not kidding, but thanks for the tip. I will need to look for a sale.

[@marjoriegraham9885]

@@cheryl3366 do you have a walking foot? You can make your own quilted fabric, and it wouldn’t take that long

[@cheryl3366]

@@marjoriegraham9885 No, I don't have a walking foot but I do have a niece with a long arm. 🤔 You have the same name as my mother, you don't see a lot of Marjorie nowadays. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Etsy has some! You can just search quilted lining and a few options pop up!

[@macquadj]

Hmm, I clicked on the Adrienne blouse link but it doesn’t look like the blouse you’re wearing? Am I mistaken?

[@TomKatStitchery]

Whoops! The correct link is now in the description box. It's the Itch to Stitch Nittany Top

[@beckyunderwood4220]

I’ve never been a fan of oversized, on me. I’m short, and was somewhat young looking, especially in my twenties. I always thought I looked like a child playing dress-up when items were oversized!😂

[@christinewhitehair6889]

That is funny, Becky!

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂❤️😂

[@barbarawarner4645]

You’ll not see leisure wear in major European Cities either. I’m grateful for that😂.

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@karennathan6747]

I must be old….when did the 1990’s become vintage?? 😵‍💫

[@TomKatStitchery]

Right?!!

[@suek7086]

I love this looks video. However, I can’t help but look at all the colors when I click on the links for the fabrics. I’m hopeless, I know. Not on trend.

[@TomKatStitchery]

SAME! I would have a hard time having a closet full of nothing but neutrals.

[@jayteeTKS]

Trenchcoats--Too many to count.

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 It's a good one!