My Top 7 Love Notions Patterns for Hacking

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What I’m wearing:
Love Notions Rhapsody hacked into a dress*: www.lovenotions.com/product/r...
Lipstick:
Ilia Color Block Lipstick in Cinnabar: iliabeauty.com/products/cinna...
All inspiration pictures can be taken back to origin here: pin.it/4m2Gy2Y
Patterns (all Love Notions):
Harmony Blouse*: www.lovenotions.com/product/h...
Ballad Blouse*: www.lovenotions.com/product/b...
Aria Button Down*: www.lovenotions.com/product/a...
Arlington Turtleneck*: www.lovenotions.com/product/a...
Tessa Sheath Dress*: www.lovenotions.com/product/t...
Sybil Skirt*: www.lovenotions.com/product/s...
Dockside Polo*: www.lovenotions.com/product/d...
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For reference: I am 5’2” and my measurements are as follows, upper bust 36”, full bust 40”, waist 33”, hip 40”

[@vickiecarney7333]

I have been sewing for over 50yrs and You have opened a new world to me. PDF patterns are fun fun fun!

[@TomKatStitchery]

This makes me so happy!

[@rubyjenkins1738]

Before I even sit down to watch this video, I must declare that you are the reason I can't finish mopping my floors! Thanks for the excuse...smile

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[@LizzlebyDesign]

Whitney- With so much on your plate at the moment I'm always amazed at how much you bring to the sewing community. This style of video and your fabric/pattern combos are what I head for when I'm in a rut or in danger of losing my mojo. As always, thank you so much for sharing and inspiring us all.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I just love to hear that!

[@audreyborders6138]

When life got in the way several years ago, I completely stopped sewing. ~ Your channel popped up the other day, and I've found myself binge watching your videos. Now, I can't wait to start again because watching you has ignited a spark in my creativity.

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[@evalucilledixon3879]

HINT: for the green Arlington Sweater, I think crochet sleeves would be so perfect this season. Knit the body of the sweater, cuffs, and neck band, and then crochet the sleeves. This is the best inspiration video. Thank you, Whitney. ~ L

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[@thaisoneon]

Thanks for the inspiration AND the coupon code! I’m hoping for some trouser hacks suitable for using stretch corduroy. Thanks!

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[@teresavicars9989]

I love how you show us different things we can do with these patterns. You are an enabler in epic proportions. LOL.

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[@SlowSewingMama]

I would love some sew alongs. Also heading over to Love Notions and buying me some patterns. 😊

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[@lizettelange]

I am from Botswana, Africa... Thank you for your amazing channel...

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[@Maggie-yv5md]

I bought Sybil last night. I have no idea how to use these pdf patterns. The last garment I made was about 25 years ago. Looking forward to learning!

[@Loraleijean]

Love Notions has a tutorial on how to put the pdf patterns together.

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[@kathygann7632]

They are amazingly easy.

[@gillianchatterton6376]

Loving all your ideas for hacks, Whitney. I particularly love the idea of a ruffle on the bottom of the Tessa dress. Thank you, Whitney for all your great U tube content. ❤️

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[@zoescholtz1612]

Love all your ideas on how to mash up different looks, I have a few of the patterns so gonna give it a go

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[@Monga_Makes_Things]

I love your hacks and mashes (two terms I recently learned)! I like every top I make to be a little different from the others so I’m looking forward to some of these sleeve variations.

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[@menabailey859]

How cool that you are showing how to adjust this patterns! Saves us all some money!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!

[@denisedorsey2889]

These are fantastic ideas, Whitney. You are a great source of inspiration!

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[@lindamcgregor6585]

Can't wait to make so many of these great ideas. You are amazing!!!

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[@catherinemorrice8703]

Brilliant inspiration,thank you. Found your channel about a month ago and have been binge watching! Lovely to find someone who is enthusiastic about sewing and making clothes, thanks

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[@funkyneeniestuff]

You are always so clever with these recreate the looks videos.

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[@helenberry1942]

Thank you Whitney for all the inspiration! I think I will start with the Arlington sweater. So many new cold weather tops need to be made.

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[@raeirvine7216]

I love the hack of the Ballad Blouse into the beautiful dress. Thanks so much .You are so talented.

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[@wendythomson8382]

Love this video Whitney! Thank you so much for all the fabulous ideas xx

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[@valclements7092]

Morning Whitney, great inspiration ideas. I love when you make these videos. Thank you and have a fabulous week. Val❤️🇨🇦🇬🇧

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[@rhondaboner1497]

Whitney thank you for this video! You have given me so much inspiration and encouraged me to look at patterns in a different way.

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[@jangreen3697]

Thank you for so many ideas. I will look at my pattern stash in a new light now

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[@joek8486]

I love your videos and tutorials. They are fun and such great help!

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[@kaywest1182]

The wonderful thing is I already own all of these patterns you featured. Can’t wait to get started on some of these looks. Thank you for the inspiration.

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[@jerifisher9621]

I really enjoy all your videos! I’m looking forward to looking at Love Notions patterns and decide which patterns I need that I don’t already have! Thnx for your great videos.

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[@deannarego2283]

I like the hacks for the Aria. New to garnet sewing. Would absolutely Love the Harmony too! Thank you for your channel learning so much from you!

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[@krisboulton856]

I am enjoying your videos so much. It has renewed my sewing passion. I never used a downloadable pattern until watching your videos. Now I’m using them a lot.

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[@helenhamilton9473]

Love theses videos - you do so much research! but you seem to have so much fun doing it. Thanks 😁

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[@new2sewing609]

Love the Rhapsody! I like your idea for the long flutter sleeve.

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[@marykerlin994]

Whitney, you are so creative. I absolutely loved this video. Thank you for all of the hard work you put into this.

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[@mariashattuck7117]

Love your creative ideas. I’ll be making the Sybil skirt out of a scuba denim suede for this fall. I can’t wait.

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[@jacqpot9413]

These are great ideas, and I love the explanations for getting to these different styles! Thank you.

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[@kathynorris2207]

I’m just getting back into making clothes for myself. Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.

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[@stephaniepyles4678]

I'm still just getting into garment sewing for myself and have been binge watching all your videos. Thanks for all the sewing inspiration!

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[@sarahsyers8512]

Sew thankful I caught this video and learnt about the sale. Thank you for all the hints.

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[@YMBarry]

You're so charismatic; I saw a few of your videos, and I can't wait to try the Harmony Blouse; thank you for sharing your craft!

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[@d.gaither2181]

Thanks for showing so many ways to adjust the patterns

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[@lidialippold9274]

I am so excited to get back to sewing. I've been so busy couldn't sew. But you have me motivated again. Thank you

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[@retteolsen2869]

love your looks using the Arlington! I loved the first dress. I might have to play around with my ruffle foot to make that 🤩

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[@tinam1640]

Great video with lots of inspiration…keeps the love of sewing alive!

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[@jgsawka]

I always look forward to your videos! I have quite a few of the Love Notions patterns but the Harmony is not one of them yet!! Loving your pattern hacks ideas. Thanks for all that you do!!

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[@judykski]

Really enjoy watching these videos with so many pattern hack ideas. You are super creative!

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[@micheleallen1327]

So many ideas! Will watch this again and take notes. Thank you!

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[@vickimorabito2657]

Love how excited you get when you’re imagining how garments would look 🤗

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[@candyyeager4387]

Love all your pattern hacks and mashups. Especially looking forward to the Tessa/sybil mashup. Thanks

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[@jonespley]

This is so inspiring, I love the neck frill idea, I have a long neck so will be trying this. 👍👍🤗🤗

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[@betsyb.4441]

I am new to Love Notions and am so excited to see more! My sewing friends have made the Harmony Blouse and they are lovely!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Ooh! Those are some nice friends!

[@janiswadsworth9369]

Love the hack videos but also really enjoy your past Sunday videos fitting for that 40DD bust line and no waist

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[@quiltygal6981]

Fantastic video, inspired me to buy the Aria, Ballard and Sybil. I never wear dresses even though I love the look of them, I am determined to make some for this coming summer season. Thanks for the code 10 percent really helped. ❤

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[@carolynfields1038]

The Ballad blouse made into the lightweight fabric dress with the short full sleeves and the skirt without the buttons is absolutely stunning. A must have. Thank you for sharing such a great idea.

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[@annettecanonica5220]

Been following for a while but somehow missed this one. Love your suggestions and have learned so much from your channel! New to sewing clothes so I need all the help I can get. Thanks for all you do

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!

[@luvshus]

I’m looking forward to trying the Arlington sweater now . Great video and so many ideas.

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[@marionskinner]

Love your videos - patterns, hacks, sewing techniques, etc. Also since I am 5'2" and like more tailored/classic style you give me tons of ideas. Thank you.

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[@mysewingpractice]

Fantastic! The looks are gorgeous and the inspiration is palpable. I will use your code and go on over to Love notions.

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[@carolynnicholls7551]

So many great ideas! Gotta try the Aria shackett & Tessa w/ Arlington sleeve hack.

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[@judyhansen6237]

Omg I love your fabric! 🤩I’m in the process of making the Olympia dress with a long puff sleeve from your previous sleeve video hack! To wear with the Metra blazer I made previously for my upcoming trip to NY 😃This is awesome cuz I was eyeing the Breck Henley to make as well now I will get it! Thanks for the code! 😘

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[@sherril5614]

Great video Whitney, You are so very talented and so many ideas. Thank you!

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[@elizabetheverly]

I have bought several love notions patterns because of your inspiration. I can’t wait to see the hacks that are coming up.

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[@kathleencrumbaugh8050]

Wow such a great video! Full of creative ideas! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your videos. 😊

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[@barbrachilds-noaafederal3004]

Love your channel!! Will definitely try some of these hacks.

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[@ThePeakyStitcher]

So love your vlogs It so helps having a vlogger with similar body shape as myself. Your tips are appreciated.

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[@michellelemesurier3106]

So much inspiration the last 2 days... loving it.. my head is spinning.. 😅

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[@katiemork5788]

Love the idea you have about the Arlington sweater hack with pleated sleeve cap and bishop sleeves

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[@susanmorris5940]

Love the fabric in your dress. It looks great on you!

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[@jackienadler4648]

Wow. You really rocked this one. Great inspiration.

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[@daniellepazz2821]

Love all the hacks, too many I love to list but the stand out for me is definitely the Ballad Blouse hack with the elbow length sleeve with ruffle using shirting along with the tired skirt attached💜💜💜💜💜 great video as always...

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[@letitiathomson914]

Hi Whitney, great vlog. I’ve made the Area in a floral needle cord, and I love it. It’s been great for our winter here in Australia. 🇦🇺🪡🧵

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[@happilyeverafter4971]

The Love Notions blog has a tutorial for adding side ties plus doing a slash and spread on the sleeves while making them long. I used it for a semi-formal dress for my daughter. It was so easy & turned out great! Love all your ideas Whitney!

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[@jo-annekristensen8540]

Terrific video! My favorite is the Dockside collar on to the Arlington for that Johnny collar look!

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[@tracyoconnor8045]

Brilliant ideas Whitney. I would love if you could do the Tessa hem ruffle as one of the hacks - really like that idea especially for parties and special occasion dresses. Thanks. X

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[@donnasimberg3478]

Whitney, I am so excited to buy these Love Notions patterns. I love that these patterns are on sale as well!! Very excited to start making some outfits. Thank you. 😊

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[@deborahtate7763]

I am anxious to see you're hacking on these beautiful patterns, Thank you for making sewing so interesting and fun to do. I am ready for another project. I own these patterns, so I am ready to get to work.

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[@LottieSue]

This is great I knew about the sale and was here to see what you have done in the past of Love Notions patterns. Win a serger! How exciting, I sure would use one! This is my first Love Notions purchase.

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[@tonyarogers8634]

Love all the ideas and will try many of them. Thanks Whitney!

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[@lauriemarsh6600]

Thank you for all your great hacks with doable ideas for all levels of sewists.

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[@prdsjfamily396]

Yes please summer is coming for us. Wardrobe update would be nice Thankyou for sharing The shirts are amazing!

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[@nancynewman6592]

I hadn't thought that the Aria would work for me, then I saw this video. I just bought it AND the course on sale and added your code. I took screenshots of all your ideas and can't wait to start on a project. This is a fantastic video and SO appreciated THANK YOU :)

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[@marissanielsen4120]

I can’t wait to see (and join you!) doing some of the Arlington hacks. 🎉

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[@nadinewoods6971]

I especially loved all your ideas for hacking the Aria. I've never had any good luck with using a blouse pattern without darts, but I do have a TNT blouse pattern that I could use. The Harmony hack with the long flounce at the bottom in gorgeous, in the right fabric, of course. Mostly I love your enthusiasm for creating / recreating beautiful things. This was a really good inspiration video for me. Thank you!

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[@elizabethsevereid7628]

I have been on the fence about getting one of these patterns, you sold me!

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[@lisagoldring2838]

I'm definitely doing the Arlington sweater in a chunky knit with the uncuffed bell sleeves. I even have the fabric already!

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[@victoriahannah1633]

I love these hacking ideas you have. I like most all of sleeve and neck hacks for the tops. I also liked hack for pink skirt/ dress.

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[@tina7505]

Great video with so many ideas. I think I'll start with the Arlington hacks but I'll definitely come back to this video for ideas in the future. Look forward to your instructional videos on how to do these.

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[@jeancorwin5891]

All of these are great ideas! I am looking forward to hacking the Harmony pattern into a dress with a flounce and short sleeves to wear as a cover-up for the pool.

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[@helenf8117]

Great idea and heading over to Love Notions straight away. Thank you for all the great ideas x

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[@JeanneAbriel]

So many ideas, so little time! Bought several Love Notions patterns last night, excited to start sewing again.

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[@sewsewsewist785]

The Rhapsody is my favorite Love Notions pattern. Any hack will do. I've been waiting for it to go on a super sale forEVER. LOVE your videos.

[@TomKatStitchery]

The Rhapsody is one of my top favorite patterns as well!

[@everylovelyword560]

Lots of great ideas! Fun to visualize how to do the hacks. Thanks!

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[@sandimichaels2324]

Thank you for showing this podcast. It will make you think about hacking a pattern you have not tried. I love, love your White Andrin Blouse with Eyelet sleeves. I love the idea of using lace around the sleeves and on the bottom. Love, love the Tessa and the Sybil skirt have so many variations.. This podcast has jumped started your creative side of your brain.

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[@rebeccalee7753]

Thanks Whitney! I love seeing how you put patterns to RTW looks. I want to make the Anthropologie Somerset Maxi. I think hack is similar to the Farm Rio one.

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[@lauradoss9084]

Oooh! The ruffled neck and hem on the Arlington! ❤

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[@maryfreer8857]

I love all three of the Metro Blazers you have made. They look great.

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[@suzannereed6820]

Thanks, Whitney! You definitely have vision for these hacks!

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[@debbiebrooks6487]

Love the love notion patterns. I have quite a few 😉🤣. Great video Whitney. Thanks.

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[@lin-df7ov]

I would love to see the Arlington sweater hack with the lace jersey....so cute and comfortable for weekend outings with the girls.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I love that one as well!

[@sherryv7341]

Great ideas. Like the idea of using the Aria for a shacket!

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[@krazycarole]

I've just bought the ballad blouse and the Arlington as I'll be able to get so many looks for every season. Best of all they have full bust fronts. Thanks for highlighting the versatility of all these patterns, my fingers are now itching to stitch.

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[@darlenehembree3473]

Hi Whitney! I just purchased 3 patterns from Love Notions! I'm so excited to sew for the fall/winter! I hope they come out with some new patterns soon, I almost have all of them! Great video!!

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