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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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
*affiliate link
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
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
Facebook: facebook.com/tomkatstitcherycarmel
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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