Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Love the look of high-end summer fashion but want the perfect fit of a handmade wardrobe? Join me as I break down 10 popular ready-to-wear looks and pair them with the exact sewing patterns and fabrics you need to recreate them yourself!
Blog: tomkatstitchery.com/blog/sew-summer-looks
Visit our resources page for coupon codes on some fabric and pattern shops!: tomkatstitchery.com/resources
All inspiration pictures can be taken back to their origin from here: https://pin.it/4wDhT18uh
Look 1:
Bella Loves Patterns Rosie Shirt: bellalovespatterns.com/products/copy-of-bennie-vest-pdf-sewing-pattern
Bella Loves Patterns Donna Bermuda Shorts: bellalovespatterns.com/products/donna-bermuda-pdf-sewing-pattern
Fabric: corefabricstore.com/collections/linen/products/midweight-european-linen-chambray
Look 2:
Maison Fauve Tilda Blouse: maison-fauve.com/en/products/patron-couture-pdf-blouse-tilda-et-ses-5-options-de-col-pdf-a4-a3-a0-us-letter-cadres-calques-par-taille-videoprojection?_pos=3&_sid=a69c38686&_ss=r
Fabric: farmhousefabrics.com/58-100-cotton-from-italy-116-stripe-luxury-shirting-blue
Look 3:
GreenStyle Delphi Sports Bra: greenstyle.com/products/delphi-sports-bra-pdf-sewing-pattern
Fabric: fabricandflow.com/products/swim-print-bold-expression
GreenStyle Seaside Swim Bottoms: greenstyle.com/products/seaside-swim-bottoms-pdf-sewing-pattern-sizes-b-m
Fabric: fabricandflow.com/products/swim-fabric-solid-teal
Look 4:
Mila Onni Savanna Shorts: milaonni.com/patterns/savanna
Fabric: stylemakerfabrics.com/products/washed-light-weight-denim-bleached-blue
Look 5:
Itch to Stitch Ladera Dress*: itch-to-stitch.com/product/ladera-dress-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=whitlucky
Fabric*: tidd.ly/4e45EOl
Look 6:
Closet Core Elodie Wrap Dress: closetcorepatterns.com/collections/sewing-patterns-all/products/elodie-wrap-dress-pattern?_pos=15&_fid=7a28bb35e&_ss=c&variant=39419157512326
Fabric: stylemakerfabrics.com/products/colorful-watercolor-wisteria-digital-print-linen-blend-vanilla-multi
Look 7:
Seamwork Fig Cardigan*: colettemedia.pxf.io/vPaK5e
Fabric: stylemakerfabrics.com/products/micro-rib-cotton-modal-sweater-knit-vanilla
Helen’s Closet Falconer Pants: helensclosetpatterns.com/collections/bottoms/products/falconer-pants
Fabric:stylemakerfabrics.com/products/classic-stretch-twill-denim-solid-dark-olive
Look 8:
Fibre Mood Millie Top: fibremood.com/products/milly-top-pod?_pos=1&_sid=b300ab824&_ss=r
Fabric (use code TOMKAT15 for 15% off)*: sewingstudio.com/collections/challis-crepe/products/rayon-challis-solids-ivory
Pattern Emporium Bohemian Wrap Skirt*: patternemporium.com/products/ladies-bohemian-wrap-skirt?aff=166
Fabric (use code TOMKAT15 for 15% off)*: sewingstudio.com/collections/linen-and-linen-blends/products/brussels-washer-linen-poppy
Look 9:
Cashmerette Holyoke Dress*: cashmerette.com/collections/curvy-plus-size-dress-sewing-patterns/products/holyoke-maxi-dress-skirt-pdf-pattern?sca_ref=8985988.kFKFMtQ8ZA
Fabric: https://clothedit.com.au/collections/linen/products/wish-you-were-here-100-linen-exclusive
Look 10:
TomKat Stitchery Free Tiered and Gathered Skirt Pattern: tomkatstitchery.com/freepattern
Fabric: stylemakerfabrics.com/products/painterly-swatch-geometric-rayon-twill-shirting-aqua-multi
*affiliate link
What I’m wearing:
Style Arc Posie Knit Top: stylearc.com/shop/pdf-sewing-patterns/posie-knit-top-multi-size-pdf
Lipstick: Ilia Color Block Lipstick in Cinnabar
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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”
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Love the look of high-end summer fashion but want the perfect fit of a handmade wardrobe? Join me as I break down 10 popular ready-to-wear looks and pair them with the exact sewing patterns and fabrics you need to recreate them yourself!
Blog: tomkatstitchery.com/blog/sew-summer-looks
Visit our resources page for coupon codes on some fabric and pattern shops!: tomkatstitchery.com/resources
All inspiration pictures can be taken back to their origin from here: https://pin.it/4wDhT18uh
Look 1:
Bella Loves Patterns Rosie Shirt: bellalovespatterns.com/products/copy-of-bennie-vest-pdf-sewing-pattern
Bella Loves Patterns Donna Bermuda Shorts: bellalovespatterns.com/products/donna-bermuda-pdf-sewing-pattern
Fabric: corefabricstore.com/collections/linen/products/midweight-european-linen-chambray
Look 2:
Maison Fauve Tilda Blouse: maison-fauve.com/en/products/patron-couture-pdf-blouse-tilda-et-ses-5-options-de-col-pdf-a4-a3-a0-us-letter-cadres-calques-par-taille-videoprojection?_pos=3&_sid=a69c38686&_ss=r
Fabric: farmhousefabrics.com/58-100-cotton-from-italy-116-stripe-luxury-shirting-blue
Look 3:
GreenStyle Delphi Sports Bra: greenstyle.com/products/delphi-sports-bra-pdf-sewing-pattern
Fabric: fabricandflow.com/products/swim-print-bold-expression
GreenStyle Seaside Swim Bottoms: greenstyle.com/products/seaside-swim-bottoms-pdf-sewing-pattern-sizes-b-m
Fabric: fabricandflow.com/products/swim-fabric-solid-teal
Look 4:
Mila Onni Savanna Shorts: milaonni.com/patterns/savanna
Fabric: stylemakerfabrics.com/products/washed-light-weight-denim-bleached-blue
Look 5:
Itch to Stitch Ladera Dress*: itch-to-stitch.com/product/ladera-dress-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=whitlucky
Fabric*: tidd.ly/4e45EOl
Look 6:
Closet Core Elodie Wrap Dress: closetcorepatterns.com/collections/sewing-patterns-all/products/elodie-wrap-dress-pattern?_pos=15&_fid=7a28bb35e&_ss=c&variant=39419157512326
Fabric: stylemakerfabrics.com/products/colorful-watercolor-wisteria-digital-print-linen-blend-vanilla-multi
Look 7:
Seamwork Fig Cardigan*: colettemedia.pxf.io/vPaK5e
Fabric: stylemakerfabrics.com/products/micro-rib-cotton-modal-sweater-knit-vanilla
Helen’s Closet Falconer Pants: helensclosetpatterns.com/collections/bottoms/products/falconer-pants
Fabric:stylemakerfabrics.com/products/classic-stretch-twill-denim-solid-dark-olive
Look 8:
Fibre Mood Millie Top: fibremood.com/products/milly-top-pod?_pos=1&_sid=b300ab824&_ss=r
Fabric (use code TOMKAT15 for 15% off)*: sewingstudio.com/collections/challis-crepe/products/rayon-challis-solids-ivory
Pattern Emporium Bohemian Wrap Skirt*: patternemporium.com/products/ladies-bohemian-wrap-skirt?aff=166
Fabric (use code TOMKAT15 for 15% off)*: sewingstudio.com/collections/linen-and-linen-blends/products/brussels-washer-linen-poppy
Look 9:
Cashmerette Holyoke Dress*: cashmerette.com/collections/curvy-plus-size-dress-sewing-patterns/products/holyoke-maxi-dress-skirt-pdf-pattern?sca_ref=8985988.kFKFMtQ8ZA
Fabric: https://clothedit.com.au/collections/linen/products/wish-you-were-here-100-linen-exclusive
Look 10:
TomKat Stitchery Free Tiered and Gathered Skirt Pattern: tomkatstitchery.com/freepattern
Fabric: stylemakerfabrics.com/products/painterly-swatch-geometric-rayon-twill-shirting-aqua-multi
*affiliate link
What I’m wearing:
Style Arc Posie Knit Top: stylearc.com/shop/pdf-sewing-patterns/posie-knit-top-multi-size-pdf
Lipstick: Ilia Color Block Lipstick in Cinnabar
If you are so inclined, you can help to support the channel by using the tip jar below this video. By clicking the “Thanks” button below the video, you can add to our tip jar. This money helps us continue to improve the channel for your viewing pleasure! Thank you!
Website: tomkatstitchery.com
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My Recommended Resources: tomkatstitchery.com/resources
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Pinterest: pinterest.com/tomkatstitchery
For reference: I am 5’2” and my measurements are as follows, upper bust 36”, full bust 40”, waist 33”, hip 40”
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