10 Winter RTW Looks to Recreate: with Fabrics and Patterns

[@sparkleinco2035]

I like that you make longer videos of around 30 minutes. It works for me.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! Sometimes I worry that they get too long!

[@teresastevens2084]

Fantabulous job, Whitney! You really did some major research here and it is much appreciated. So glad to see you back with a sparkle in your eye!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I really loving researching for these videos!

[@dianemorrall2687]

My goodness! So much work yet it is obvious you are enjoying yourself. Thank-you. Even having you discuss the fabric, it's weight, drape, is useful. I love the linen from The Fabric Store but didn't know much about it. I'm going to make a Classic Shirt from it now I know about it.

[@TomKatStitchery]

The vintage wash linen from The Fabric Store would make a beautiful Classic Shirt!

[@jackienadler4648]

Wow. What a great podcast. I want to make everything. Very inspirational.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!

[@prmonson]

Whitney, glad to see you are feeling better. Do take it easy and enjoy your time to be inspired by your creativity by your fantastic abilities. Stay safe.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! I'm definitely much better!

[@peggyriordan9857]

I'm so glad you are feeling better. You sounded much better and clearly you enjoyed putting this video together. I really liked the pairings and hopefully I will be able to try some of them after we move which will be in a month or so. I really fell in love with some of the fabrics you chose, but my husband would go crazy if I bought more fabric while I'm packing all of the fabric I now have! LOL. Need to keep the peace for now...but just wait until I unpack everything and then I will be back at it! Thanks so much and again it's so good to see you feeling more like yourself again! P.S. We ended up with 8" of snow from the same storm in our part of Chicago.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh my! If we were moving I would be in the same boat 😬. As it stands now, all the things I ordered while in quarantine have started arriving and I've been getting quite a bit of side eye 😂.

[@peggyriordan9857]

@@TomKatStitchery LOL!!!

[@lynnleipold2617]

Heirloom sewing is fabulous on the serger!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Really?!! I've never done it on the serger. You have me intrigued!

[@shaunaferguson6102]

I've said it before but I love these videos! They help this novice to learn more about how to pull it together and to understand fabric pairing ❤️

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I'm so glad these are helpful!

[@J-UK62]

Thank you 🙏 Whitney for taking the time to bring the looks to us. Really appreciate the work that’s gone into it. Always love your ideas. Xxx

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's my pleasure!

[@sherrelstroot3034]

Whitney, wonderful job! Thank you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@trinaclever8653]

Thank you Whitney! You put so much research into this post and it shows!!!! Love the looks and the diversity of pattern companies to include some from big 4. Also love how you selected fabrics from a variety of companies. Well done and yes it was so very inspirational and spot on ❤️

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@lutienthinuviel]

This type of videos (pairing fabric and patterns for recreating looks) are my favorite :) So much inspiration! Thank you :) Also I can't stop watching your outfit - you look so good in that shirt-vest-necklace combo 👌 I thought the vest is rtw, but it seems it's knitted. Good job!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this! Yes, the vest was knitted and thank you for the compliment!

[@pamelacahill1190]

I love these videos…and find them so “instructional “ as to what you look for in both patterns and fabric. It is still a mystery to me as to how you even know where to start looking!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoy these! I love researching and filming these videos!

[@debbiehaynes8295]

So glad you're feeling better. You look so pretty in the blue denim and ivory sweater vest.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@victoriahannah1633]

Glad you are feeling better. Loved all the fashions and they do inspire me. Enjoy the snow & stay warm.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@alexandrawellington8028]

Awesome looks, patterns and FABRIC. Very fun xxxx

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!

[@eileenroth9868]

Thank you so much! These are my favorite videos!❤️

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@janetlink9756]

Love love love these type of videos. Thankyou for all your work putting this all together. I can see how it would transition into spring.Very inspirational and ideas provoking. Gets the creative juices flowing.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@lizzietish7654]

I really like these looks! Thanks for the fabric help because I m inexperienced with all the different types but have learned a lot from you!💕ty

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@TIMAbyFK]

I always look forward to this video throughout the seasons, Whitney! I love your videos! so much hard work and great inspo! Thank you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I'm so glad you like these! I love filming them!

[@physioontheriver7325]

Thanks so much Whitney. These are my favourite videos! Appreciate all the hard work that goes into them! Diana

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@SeamsLikeAGoodIdea]

Very nice! I love seeing ways to create these fresh looks. 😀

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@pamici1]

I always love these videos and come away so inspired!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad to read that!

[@nldias5234]

I love your inspiration videos, Whitney... Thank you! Also, I just love your necklace, knitted sweater vest and your blouse too. Today in Southeastern Massachusetts we have 42 degrees F and heavy rain with a chance of the white stuff this afternoon as the temp drops below freezing. Wishing you well and hope the snow didn't drop too much in your neck of the woods in Indiana. Take care, be well and be safe xx Nancy

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this! We got quite a bit of snow, but it made for a really cozy few days!

[@Northandsouthsewing]

Those are all so incredible! Stylish, trendy, yet classics too!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@marsha11neeriemer90]

I really love these videos. I’m glad you’re feeling better. 😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@michellem3899]

Really love these type of videos. Stay warm!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@bonbonsews9327]

thanks Whitney! I really enjoyed and was inspired by the video

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's my pleasure!

[@evalucilledixon3879]

Great picks for late winter, spring, and early summer! As Whitney discussed each pattern, I flashed my stash in my mind to adopt these looks. In particular, I have a cream, wide rib, sweater knit in rayon fiber that is perfect for this choice of maxi sweater dress. Excuse me while I go sewing! ~ L

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!!

[@lilybogaards5089]

Promised you I’d be back. Love these sew the looks. Glad you like making them. Must be a lot of work. Guess I’ll have to watch again to decide which is my favorite. How annoying 😉💕

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I really love doing the research and filming of these types of videos!

[@Escape10mom]

These videos are great! Keep them coming!! Love all the in-depth details with the fabrics!!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@elemenopeo]

SUCH a fun video. Your research is perfect - I would make any of the looks. Super inspiring!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@lisagoldring2838]

I'm so glad you're feeling better! For the heirloom effects on the Folkwear Blouse, I bet you now have the heirloom stitches on your new Bernina machine!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I might! I only have 30 stitches on the new Bernina, but I can definitely take a look!

[@salliecook7528]

I love all of the looks and I absolutely love your sweater vest that you knitted. I am a novice knitter but may have to give that one a try.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@AlisonBoncha]

LOVE IT when you do these type of videos matching trends to patterns & fabrics! Thank you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@denisekendall7147]

Thanks Whitney. You've given us lots of good ideas. The fabric you had picked for the Bert top I used for the dress in Butterick 6388. I made it slightly longer and wear it with boots and tights for winter. I made it in a rust and got the fabric from Spotlight here in New Zealand. It sews up well and looks really nice sewn up. Nice to hear you mention the Fabric Store. I have shopped online from them but have never had the opportunity to shop instore until December when I had to make a rushed trip to Auckland. Oh my I was there for ages and punished my credit card!! Because I was flying they couriered it for me free of charge. Take care.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so jealous! I would love to shop at The Fabric Store in person one day!

[@cynthiatennant9896]

Thank you for all your research!!!! Great outfits 🤗

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@jeanzhsewing]

Love this! This is one of my favorite types of videos, and this was a good one!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@jacquiehonnor4989]

I so love your idea videos they are brilliant. You have given me so many ways in which to style up my wardrobe, thank you 😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

I love to hear this!

[@helenwood3199]

Thank you for mentioning interchanging sleeve pattern pieces with some how to clues.😀

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure! My daughter is wanting statement sleeves on EVERYTHING so I'll be doing a lot of sleeve swaps soon!

[@lorieburtt592]

So. Much. Fun! Great job on matching patterns to the RTW inspirations. I am really loving the current fashion trends, because they are taking me straight back to my youth. 😍

[@TomKatStitchery]

Same with me!

[@cecilehoare3053]

Such great ideas!! I can't wait to now go look at what I can find in plus size styles to match them up! ;) Your late winter early spring wardrobe is going to be amazing as usual!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Aww! Thank you!

[@robynjury4403]

Great vlog, thanks for all the work you put into these :)

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's my pleasure!

[@sewfit4you219]

Great job! I love your selections.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@cindywinkler4172]

I love your videos!! I feel a kindred spirit to you being that I'm from Chicago and we're neighbors

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@marigoldmirror5194]

I love these videos that you do! Great job!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! I really love filming these!

[@esi0313]

Great video as always! I can’t wait to see tour Bert. I have the pattern and plan to make it before the end of the winter.

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's a great pattern! I'm really loving mine!

[@deannasanft3683]

Wow, great job! I really love this content.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@SamanthaLlanos]

Love this video as I love all of these types of videos you do! Got a lot of inspiration out of them...now to make the time! :D

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@michellelemesurier3106]

Awesome video!! Great inspiration for some new and different sews :)

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@amikrenzel5788]

Another great video! Thank you for including the big 4. Yes in the US we can get those on the sales at JoAnn and Hobby Lobby really cheap. I also love that you go over how to hack the patterns to create the look. Love the McCall's 8889 as I have a rayon border print with about 3 yards and really wide. Might be able to tweak that pattern for the boho style midi dress I am thinking of. I had not considered shirring on puff sleeves and waist. I hope you are feeling better. I got really sick a couple weeks ago and am slowly getting back to feeling better.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this video. I have a lot of fun filming these!

[@carolpatrick3567]

great job on the pairings, I appreciate you searching for the fabrics, I easily get bogged down. I can see my DIL in many of these outfits. Thanks

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@nancyhurt7145]

Glad to see you feeling better! Always a fav when you do these pairings. My mind is whirring with ideas. Thanks as always for the content you provide. 💕

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@roi-lynnmunsey8317]

For the fagoting you can use a joining foot (bar in the middle) and use the fagoting stitch on your sewing machine.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Ooh! This has me so intrigued. I may try this this Spring!

[@marthalong7327]

Great job! Thank you for another fantastic video!

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@mardihowell157]

love this video! Stay warm!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@johannevinet5083]

I think this is your best sew the look so far , as far as finding patterns and fabric look a like. Great job.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good! Like usual, I had a fun time researching this one!

[@sewn_by_jan1246]

Loved this Whitney! Very inspiring and a nice variety 😍

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@puzzlesgd]

Happy you are feeling better😉 enjoyed this video. I learned something new, heirloom sewing, fagoting. I'm going to research this. Thank you for all you do❣️

[@TomKatStitchery]

The heirloom sewing is a rabbit hole with some really cool techniques that would be fun to play around with!

[@lizsheridan5357]

Love these video's, lots of inspiration, thanks

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@Allycat3270]

Thank you Whitney for putting all your time and effort into these videos. Although I live on the other side of the planet from you, it is still great to see what ideas for sewing a winter wardrobe. At the moment here in Australia, Spotlight are having a Vogue pattern sale, which means 2 Vogue patterns for $12 (I get a further discount being a "Spotlight VIP"), believe me, I have had a bit of a 'spend up' of Vogue patterns, I just love them. When I was younger and I was sewing I loved the Vogue patterns but they were so expensive compared to the other pattern companies (that was in the day when 'Style' patterns were still around...) It is so good to see you up and about and feeling so much better. Lots of love to Gidget (the lovely girl.....)

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! I just received my order of Vogue patterns in the mail and I'm really excited about making them up!

[@Allycat3270]

@@TomKatStitchery don't forget to show us all the patterns you bought, you would have gotten the "new season" ones, we are a season behind here. I just put an online order for another lot of Vogue patterns too, not that many though but still a very good selection. I hope all is going well with the Bernina, I, too ordered a straight stitch plate for my machine and it is a "game changer" (I have the Bernina 'Virtuosa' 160).

[@ktrayan1]

I’m 10 seconds in but I must say I love this outfit/jewelry!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@ellajaniak2383]

Also am loving your outfit - very pretty

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@kepenry]

Thanks so much for these videos! I loved the last blouse! I’m not sure I have the confidence to mash patterns yet so I’m hoping for a tutorial soon 🤞🏻😅

[@TomKatStitchery]

I just mashed the two up for a top for my daughter. I'll have to do it for myself and film it!

[@kepenry]

@@TomKatStitchery yay! Glad you’re feeling better!

[@mysewingpractice]

I love this video!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@lindamcmahon9358]

Wow. This video has so much inspiration packed in. Thank you so much! I can’t wait to make the cable knit top and the pants. Will you be doing any sew-a-longs?

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! I have a few other sew alongs planned at the moment, but I can always add more to the future list!

[@girlsinthegardensews6112]

Fabulous job!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thanks, Lori!

[@reneemorgan9320]

Another inspiring video! Such great ideas! I had no idea that the Tamarack had an expansion pack. That’s what I used last year when I made my quilt coat. I added a hood but ended up hacking another pattern to work with it. I kept wondering what you made with your flamingo sweatshirt fabric. I ended up making a page hoodie right before the snow hit. I didn’t want to take it off. 😂 Looking forward to your Concord boat neck hack. Thank you so much for doing these videos. I don’t know if you even realize how helpful they are. ❤️

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! I didn't realize the Tamarack had an expansion pack until I was doing this research. I have the original pattern and now feel like I need the expansion one 😂.

[@sharonrimsza7960]

Love the patterns you picked for the make the look. And, I just downloaded the Tamarack jacket not 2 weeks ago. I want to make two of these. One I am making with a large print mid-century modern fabric from upholstery fabric and it will be custom quilted by me. Without the hood. Then I have some super nice thick wool to make the hooded version. I hate cold so I will measure the hood and make it a “blizzard hood” so it comes forward past my face more. I have not decided if I will use a button or Velcro to hold back the extended part when not in the wind or ‘blizzard’ conditions. Love, love your picks and recommendations. I will take a peek at a couple of the new patterns from the indie pattern companies you mentioned. And I just received the latest newsletter from Linton Tweeds this morning. Wow! I fell in love with a couple of the latest tweeds. Thank you Whitney. Love your channel!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I"m so glad you enjoyed this one! Your Tamarack plans sound amazing!!

[@gabistephens]

I looove these videos!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@jacquelinecebuliak5112]

This was awesome, great inspiration, THANK U!! 🥰👍🇨🇦

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@charlenejutras1595]

Fun and inspiring video!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I"m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@amierikke6225]

Oh my goodness! So much fun! This has made me so happy and inspired. I love these videos. That look #10’s top fabric you found at Minerva, I’ve never seen that type of fabric before. Stretch knit with islet and embroidery!?! That’s nuts.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Right?!!! It looks so cool I might have to buy some just to play around with it!

[@tufornumberone]

Fantastic. Thank you so much.

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@lynngates1662]

Thank you for this roundup! I enjoy watching these, as there are bound to be patterns you've included from companies I'm not familiar with. I guess I really need to check out Minerva, too; I had just assumed that being overseas meant really pricey shipping, but more people here are buying from them. I've signed up for Love Notions' newsletters, so with this morning's email, you were my first stop! I plan on getting this one as I've got mostly lightweight knits left, as this pattern would be ideal for most of them, Thanks again 😁Glad you're feeling better!

[@TomKatStitchery]

You should have a look at Minerva. They ship free internationally for purchase over 50 GBP . In order to figure out exchange rate, I always just pop my total into google and it will give me the total in USD. That just helps when deciding how much money I want to spend 😂.

[@kellymartin1176]

Excellent video. Love all your choices. Please do a nM8045 sew along!!!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

That would be a fun one to do! I have two in line at the moment, but I can definitely add this to the list!

[@yvonnek4980]

Thank you, love these videos,

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@lidialippold9274]

I love the sleeve. on your first photo. I wish we can get a close up of the top so I can see the sleeve better.

[@TomKatStitchery]

There is a link to my Pinterest board in the description box that will take you to the actual top. You might be able to get a better look at the sleeve from their images!

[@patwalker2501]

Tell us about your knit sweater vest - I was obsessing over it the whole video!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! It's the Petite Knits Friday V-neck Slipover. I finished knitting it up right before Winter hit and have been loving wearing it!

[@nancynewman6592]

Fantastic!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@lilybogaards5089]

Ah little or better not so little treat for later. Some work to do first. Already excited about watching it later, snuggled on the coach with a cuppa. See you soon. 😉 Over 30 minutes. Yummy!💕

[@TomKatStitchery]

This comment just made my day!

[@Coastalanne54]

So helpful!!!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh good!

[@Coastalanne54]

For look 7 : I was wondering if you couldn’t use a pre made collar . I have used them in the past on a golf shirt. I don’t know if the are still available. Great picks👍

[@TomKatStitchery]

You totally could use a pre made collar. I've seen those in the past as well!

[@sherrelstroot3034]

Beyond the Pink Door has cable knit (just fyi). She is in Ireland.😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

Ooh! I'll go have a look!

[@Mbalter69]

So Fun!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@yvonnek4980]

I Made the Gibson blouse and used 100 % Swiss cotton batiste, about 90 gsm, in other words very light weight, which has a light drape, I think linen cotton might be too crisp,

[@TomKatStitchery]

This is a good tip! I bet the batiste was perfect!

[@janicek6399]

I see you are wearing that very. SO glad you didn't dye it! I enjoy these kinds of vlogs. 😁

[@janicek6399]

**vest** auto correct again

[@TomKatStitchery]

When I blocked it, the color all evened out. I have no idea why or how that happened, but I'm so glad that it did!

[@vanessajones3508]

Great video. The mustard pants will go nice with the cardigan. Take it slow. You still need to get plenty of rest.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Even though slowing down is really hard for me to do, I am making a concerted effort to do just that.

[@ellajaniak2383]

Indie patterns are still more expensive in the uk than the big four. Also there is the cost of printing on top.

[@TomKatStitchery]

That is true!

[@robinduggins2561]

Some of your snow spilled out to us here in Texas. Next time try to keep it to yourself. HAHAHA!!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂😂😂 I saw that!

[@anessaharris9947]

🇨🇦😃

[@TomKatStitchery]

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