Tutorial: Mashing the Love Notions Arlington and Dockside

[@teresastevens2084]

Whitney, never apologize for troubleshooting out loud when you’re making these types of videos for us. That is exactly what any sewist would do when “Frankenstein-ing” two (or more) patterns together. I talk to myself all the time in my sewing room and I don’t have an audience!!! It is such a bonus learning moment when you show us how you think things out in order to make the two patterns come together. This was an excellent video and one that I’ve been anxiously awaiting since you mentioned that it would be next in the Sunday Tutorial lineup! I own and have made both the Arlington (for myself) and the Dockside (for husband and son) and would never in a million years have put them together. I LOVE a johnny collar and this one is going to be a must sew for me (at least once or twice…) Great “mash-up”, Whitney! ❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

I am SO glad that you enjoyed it!

[@gerrysiebert8639]

You are a real sewer! I laughed when you said "go back to were it was good". I hope your daughter is as appreciative of all the thinking and effort that goes into the things you make her as we viewer's are.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I’m so glad you enjoyed this one!

[@rachellynncreates2703]

I love seeing you troubleshoot on camera. It helps to know that we’re not alone.

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂 There is so much troubleshooting that happens in my sewing room!

[@helenwood3199]

Relieved to know I'm not the only one who pieces random interfacing scraps when necessary.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I do it all the time 😂.

[@michellem3899]

I always learn something from you regardless of whether I am doing the same thing or not! Thank you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad to hear that!

[@Escape10mom]

That turned out great!! Your daughter looks great in it.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@dianemorrall2687]

I really like this neckline. A good way to further the use our patterns.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@brenholmes4894]

I love this kind of tutorial video, thank you. I also love that you have to think about what you're doing when you're going off piste from the pattern, never apologise, it helps us to know why you've chosen the option you have. I have the Arlington pattern and plan to sew it up next when I have completed the tops I am making at present. No idea which of the necklines I will choose, it may depend on how much fabric I have.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I"m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the video!

[@helenwood3199]

Niiice...form fitting for your daughter. Very attractive. Great mashup.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@janiswadsworth9369]

Great video . Really enjoyed the hack

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@michelewegman2173]

Thank you for this tutorial! I can't wait to try this! It's so cute and looks great on your daughter!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! She's wearing it today and loving it!

[@sewhappysarahr8912]

A reason for me to buy the Dockside! Love your smashup idea!

[@TomKatStitchery]

That collar is a lot of fun to play with!

[@susan571]

Wow, that is beautiful!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@dianemontavon5670]

You make this look so easy. Love the collar and placket. WOW beautiful.. How do you know how much to cut for the neck binding? Did you do 85 or 90% because it's knit? Sorry for the question, but I'm not sure.

[@TomKatStitchery]

The pattern includes a pattern piece for this binding so I just used that!

[@retteolsen2869]

I had plans to make an almost identical top for this winter, inspired by a RTW top I saw. I bought the Style Arc Bert top pattern for it, but I'm nervous about doing the placket with their little instructions. I'm hoping this tutorial will be of use for it! Thank you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I've made the Bert and I think this would be VERY similar!

[@grettahurst1039]

I was carefully helping you with my imaginary foot pedal… to start slowly on the yellow binding! 😂

[@TomKatStitchery]

😂😂😂 it's like me driving with my teenagers at the moment!

[@annedawahare9243]

Great hack thanks for sharing

[@TomKatStitchery]

My pleasure!

[@macquadj]

Lovely top, your daughter is very lucky. Can you tell me what kind of paper you use to print your patterns?

[@TomKatStitchery]

I have been trying out newsprint, but I'm not crazy about it. Typically, I just use the cheapest printer paper I can find because it's usually the thinnest.

[@madypennisi4823]

Very helpful!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@janicek6399]

Good morning 😁

[@TomKatStitchery]

Good morning!

[@lpga8007]

Another great tutorial, thank you ! Question: You sewed this knit fabric with a straight 3.0mm stitch. I thought that we should only be using a small zigzag stitch on knits in order for the stitches not to pop up ???

[@TomKatStitchery]

The only thing I used the straight stitch for was the neckline and the placket. This is because this area does not need to stretch so these stitches aren't in danger of popping. The rest of the top was put together with the serger so that it would stretch without popping stitches.

[@celestestricklin1557]

Very nice! What are the wires that wrap over the foot of your sewing machine? is that some sort of guide?

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's a finger guard. Because the industrial is so fast it can sew through your finger if you're not careful 😬.

[@marshadimond441]

Questions: I am wanting to do the Arlington with full sleeves and shirring at the wrist. I've got the long straight sleeve printed.. Would I lengthen the sleeves for this? How much width would be good to add to the sleeves? How much does shirring take up? I enjoyed this hack video, as I do all of yours.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I would at least double the width of the sleeve to get a good shirred cuff. As far as lengthening it, I would just add the length of the cuff to the sleeve pattern and you should be good!

[@patgottshalk8808]

Great tutorial for the placket. I heard you talk.about having the interfacing on top when you sew. Did you say that it helps to minimize stretching? Thanks for the wonderful content you share.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Yes. Let the feed dogs do the work of moving the stretchy side of the fabric through and you will get less pulling and pinching.

[@Queenread82]

Ya know Whitney, I would love to see a process video putting a zipper on a mock turtle (or a bit higher). I bought a merino long sleeve with a zip neck (zipper is about 8-9 inches?) in NZ a few years ago and I love the option of zipping it but mostly wear it like a collar. I like the way it looks and have been thinking about making it. I don’t have a pattern that does this. A pattern reco would be good too, if you know of one.

[@Queenread82]

Like the Stanton quarter zip but not a sweatshirt.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I love that idea! So it would be like a nice sweater instead of a sweatshirt. Let me think on that, but I think I could put something together!

[@Queenread82]

@@TomKatStitchery thanks! That would be terrific.

[@Monga_Makes_Things]

I love your mashups and hacks! They are so inspiring. I’m interested in knowing how you decided on your new sewing tables. I’m looking at cutting tables right now. Do you happen to have a video on sewing room equipment? -Addie PS NVM I just found this video about your cutting table! Link for anyone else looking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npbQlICrmbd7pKc

[@TomKatStitchery]

I do have a couple of videos on my current set up. However, I'm redoing everything so there will be new videos up soon! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIazi6uAqbZ5atE and kzbin.info/www/bejne/npbQlICrmbd7pKc

[@evalucilledixon3879]

Hi Whitney: Please check your email for a message from me. Thanks. ~ L

[@TomKatStitchery]

Will do!