Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
I’m sharing my latest make: the Cashmerette Brookhaven Polo Sweatshirt, including fit notes, fabric choices, and why this beyond-basic sweatshirt feels so polished. This pattern features a classic polo placket, thoughtful shaping, and works beautifully in sweatshirt knits and fleece. I also added a simple hand-embroidered Valentine detail as part of my goal to slow down and add more intentional finishes to my sewing this year.
Blog: tomkatstitchery.com/blog/brookhaven-pattern-review
Cashmerette Brookhaven Polo Sweatshirt*: cashmerette.com/products/brookhaven-sweatshirt-pdf-pattern?sca_ref=8985988.kFKFMtQ8ZA
Fabrics from Surge Fabric*: surgefabricshop.com/TOMKATSTITCHERYWHITNEY
Scarlet 100% Cotton Fleece and Scarlet 100% Cotton Rib
Thermoweb Weft Interfacing*: tidd.ly/4muYbZ4
Oliso M3 Iron*: oliso.com/collections/project-irons/products/m3pro-project-iron-coral?aff=140
Wool Ironing Mats*: oliso.com/collections/project-irons/products/felt-pressing-multimat?aff=140
Kai Scissors: kaiscissors.com/product/kai-7150-6-inch-professional-scissor
Schmetz Stretch needles: wawak.com/sewing/sewing-needles-by-brand/schmetz-needles/schmetz-stretch-ball-point-home-machine-needles-15x1-130705-h-s-5pack/#sku=smnsb1519
Gutermann Mara 100 thread: wawak.com/thread/thread-by-brand/gutermann/gutermann-mara-100-poly-wrapped-poly-core-thread-tex-30/#sku=gtda800
1” wide twill tape: wawak.com/garment-construction/tapes/twill/midweight-cotton-edge-twill-tape/#sku=tpe129wh
For embroidery I used Stick ‘n Stitch: amazon.com/Stitch-Adhesive-Stabilizer-Twelve-Sheets/dp/B07V3SZ43Y/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1IHUGNXJZ014J&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4bDXmbpg2AYk3r8fR1MVBfrbqtrP77O49njEDt3Sjg9jOYPvqm9LwNJzl8OzsYLlRO_DCTw3q2b17tlxdae53Z2Z04UaCDJuU0MYvBd4_YeAxwo7cSS51uWumk39c6CbyV_iYPq-vTHo9obXwEF3iwIEQZjCa4Scd-HVKLXSVZTGclm0qdQkf3w0GBQY6VVnU1qcSqtWkY9oJ9P5LOugPec1xDmuKgoRxy6u7vEL8JIj7KJEptvMM-QzQmFL6WDHGTrD2HPoy-TfeYIkiryUJp9I9UsTRZxqrkia3DFPJnU.RMF9UYXfPw4PzN8X_IV-tSLDHyceWiScMvjcN0inO4U&dib_tag=se&keywords=stitch+n+stitch&qid=1768835587&sprefix=stich+n%2Caps%2C313&sr=8-2
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What I’m wearing:
RTW Cardigan
Itch to Stitch Mountain View Jeans*: itch-to-stitch.com/product/mountain-view-pull-jeans-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=whitlucky
Lipstick: Ilia Lip Crayon in Piazza
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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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I’m sharing my latest make: the Cashmerette Brookhaven Polo Sweatshirt, including fit notes, fabric choices, and why this beyond-basic sweatshirt feels so polished. This pattern features a classic polo placket, thoughtful shaping, and works beautifully in sweatshirt knits and fleece. I also added a simple hand-embroidered Valentine detail as part of my goal to slow down and add more intentional finishes to my sewing this year.
Blog: tomkatstitchery.com/blog/brookhaven-pattern-review
Cashmerette Brookhaven Polo Sweatshirt*: cashmerette.com/products/brookhaven-sweatshirt-pdf-pattern?sca_ref=8985988.kFKFMtQ8ZA
Fabrics from Surge Fabric*: surgefabricshop.com/TOMKATSTITCHERYWHITNEY
Scarlet 100% Cotton Fleece and Scarlet 100% Cotton Rib
Thermoweb Weft Interfacing*: tidd.ly/4muYbZ4
Oliso M3 Iron*: oliso.com/collections/project-irons/products/m3pro-project-iron-coral?aff=140
Wool Ironing Mats*: oliso.com/collections/project-irons/products/felt-pressing-multimat?aff=140
Kai Scissors: kaiscissors.com/product/kai-7150-6-inch-professional-scissor
Schmetz Stretch needles: wawak.com/sewing/sewing-needles-by-brand/schmetz-needles/schmetz-stretch-ball-point-home-machine-needles-15x1-130705-h-s-5pack/#sku=smnsb1519
Gutermann Mara 100 thread: wawak.com/thread/thread-by-brand/gutermann/gutermann-mara-100-poly-wrapped-poly-core-thread-tex-30/#sku=gtda800
1” wide twill tape: wawak.com/garment-construction/tapes/twill/midweight-cotton-edge-twill-tape/#sku=tpe129wh
For embroidery I used Stick ‘n Stitch: amazon.com/Stitch-Adhesive-Stabilizer-Twelve-Sheets/dp/B07V3SZ43Y/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1IHUGNXJZ014J&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4bDXmbpg2AYk3r8fR1MVBfrbqtrP77O49njEDt3Sjg9jOYPvqm9LwNJzl8OzsYLlRO_DCTw3q2b17tlxdae53Z2Z04UaCDJuU0MYvBd4_YeAxwo7cSS51uWumk39c6CbyV_iYPq-vTHo9obXwEF3iwIEQZjCa4Scd-HVKLXSVZTGclm0qdQkf3w0GBQY6VVnU1qcSqtWkY9oJ9P5LOugPec1xDmuKgoRxy6u7vEL8JIj7KJEptvMM-QzQmFL6WDHGTrD2HPoy-TfeYIkiryUJp9I9UsTRZxqrkia3DFPJnU.RMF9UYXfPw4PzN8X_IV-tSLDHyceWiScMvjcN0inO4U&dib_tag=se&keywords=stitch+n+stitch&qid=1768835587&sprefix=stich+n%2Caps%2C313&sr=8-2
*affiliate link
What I’m wearing:
RTW Cardigan
Itch to Stitch Mountain View Jeans*: itch-to-stitch.com/product/mountain-view-pull-jeans-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=whitlucky
Lipstick: Ilia Lip Crayon in Piazza
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Website: tomkatstitchery.com
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Contact me: tomkatstitchery.com/contact
My Recommended Resources: tomkatstitchery.com/resources
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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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