Summer Style Showdown DIY vs  Ready to Wear @TomKatStitchery
Summer Style Showdown DIY vs  Ready to Wear  @TomKatStitchery
Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
A compelling comparison of DIY summer fashion versus ready-to-wear options is presented. Viewers will be shown how personal style and cost-effectiveness can be balanced when making wardrobe choices.

Knit Sewing Essentials: tomkatstitchery.com/KSE

Fibre Mood Alberthe: fibremood.com/en/product/1379-23338-alberthe-dress-pod#/134-seams-cutting_and_stitching_line/199-version-paper
Cotton/Spandex Knit (use code TOMKAT15 FOR 15% OFF)*: sewingstudio.com/shop/Fabric/Knits/p/Cotton---OEKO-TEX-Cert-Perla-Knit---Wild-Aster-x83545760.htm
Tilly and the Buttons Coco Dress: shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/coco?_pos=1&_sid=1cab267a5&_ss=r
Striped Cotton/Spandex Jersey*: tidd.ly/421ROEC
Wardrobe By Me Mirri Dress: wardrobebyme.com/collections/womens-dress-patterns/products/mirri-wrap-dress-sewing-pattern
Stof Cotton/Spandex Jersey: stylemakerfabrics.com/products/peacock-garden-digital-print-cotton-jersey-knit-mint-coral

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What I’m wearing:
True Bias Brynn Cardigan: truebias.com/products/brynn-cardigan?_pos=1&_sid=6403269fc&_ss=r
Itch to Stitch Belize Shorts*: itch-to-stitch.com/product/belize-shorts-skort-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=whitlucky
Lipstick: Ilia Color Block Lipstick in Rococco

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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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Summer Style Showdown DIY vs Ready to Wear

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