Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
The holidays are a perfect time to make thoughtful, handmade gifts for the people you love—and choosing the right fabric can make all the difference. In this video, I’m sharing what I sewed for my grown children this season: a classic button-up shirt for my son and a sparkly, ponte-knit dress for my daughter. Along the way, I’ll walk you through my fabric choices and why they matter for festive or special-occasion sewing. These tips will help you create garments that feel polished, comfortable, and perfectly suited to the occasion—without adding extra stress to your holiday sewing.
Blog: tomkatstitchery.com/blog/sew_festive_fabrics
Thread Theory Fairfield: threadtheory.ca/products/fairfield-button-up-shirt-pdf
Similar Fabric*: tidd.ly/4aWyM8s
Seamwork Pomme Dress*: colettemedia.pxf.io/09byjV
Similar Fabric*: tidd.ly/3MHFZiS
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What I’m wearing:
Cashmerette Vernon*: cashmerette.com/products/vernon-shirt-pdf-pattern?_pos=1&_sid=43898f219&_ss=r&sca_ref=8985988.kFKFMtQ8ZA
RTW Sweater
RTW Jeans
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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The holidays are a perfect time to make thoughtful, handmade gifts for the people you love—and choosing the right fabric can make all the difference. In this video, I’m sharing what I sewed for my grown children this season: a classic button-up shirt for my son and a sparkly, ponte-knit dress for my daughter. Along the way, I’ll walk you through my fabric choices and why they matter for festive or special-occasion sewing. These tips will help you create garments that feel polished, comfortable, and perfectly suited to the occasion—without adding extra stress to your holiday sewing.
Blog: tomkatstitchery.com/blog/sew_festive_fabrics
Thread Theory Fairfield: threadtheory.ca/products/fairfield-button-up-shirt-pdf
Similar Fabric*: tidd.ly/4aWyM8s
Seamwork Pomme Dress*: colettemedia.pxf.io/09byjV
Similar Fabric*: tidd.ly/3MHFZiS
*affiliate link
What I’m wearing:
Cashmerette Vernon*: cashmerette.com/products/vernon-shirt-pdf-pattern?_pos=1&_sid=43898f219&_ss=r&sca_ref=8985988.kFKFMtQ8ZA
RTW Sweater
RTW Jeans
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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Contact me: tomkatstitchery.com/contact
My Recommended Resources: tomkatstitchery.com/resources
Instagram: instagram.com/tomkat.stitchery
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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”
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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