The New Itch to Stitch Celeste Dress
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Hello, everyone and welcome to a bonus video! I was able to be a pattern tester for Itch To Stitch’s newest dress pattern and it is SO good! I couldn’t wait to share it with you all! The pattern released yesterday (Wednesday, July 21) and is on sale this week in honor of it’s release!
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This dress looks lovely on you - the proportions are just right.
Thank you! I think so too!
Love this!! Thanks for sharing. And loving your hair, growing your bangs out
Thank you!
LOVE this dress!!!!!!!! I can see colour blocking fun xxx
Definitely!!
One of the cutest and most flattering dresses ever. Absolutely love it!!!
I agree! Kennis knocked it out of the park with this one!
Firstly, I'm really digging your hair color, and no bangs-it really draws attention to your beautiful big eyes! Really becoming!
Love the dress, it looks and fits fantastic! Great job!! YAY Joyce!! Nice fabrication! :+)
Have a wonderful day-we are at home, celebrating our wedding anniversary! LOL!
Happy Anniversary! We have ours coming up a week from Monday. It will be a much different celebration, for sure!
@@TomKatStitchery Thank you!!
Yes, we ordered from a restaurant and had it delivered! Then we had our "in home" movie date! I wanted to dance, but of course I can't!! LOL!
What a great little dress. Looks so comfortable. You look great in it, too. Great style for you.
Thank you!
You know the only problem with watching sewing videos... now I want to make all the things.
I have the same problem!
I actually just discovered Itch to Stitch and I am hooked. There are so many patterns I want! I was looking at the Celeste dress for a holiday dress, if we ever get to travel again. After seeing it on you I am definitely buying it. Along with just a few other patterns.
I LOVE the Itch to Stitch patterns. Her instructions and sewing methods are so good. They are also all drafted really well. The Celeste is definitely one of my favorites!
It's a lovely dress. Definitely one I'll make for the warmer months.
It’s a great pattern!
Thanks for the video - adorable pattern! I ordered my copy from your affiliate link today. Would LOVE a sew along, I am so new to sewing, I can use all the help I can get! 😊
I’ll see if Kennis minds me doing some sew alongs with her patterns!
Thank you for this. Just bought the pattern using your link. I really enjoy watching your videos in Scotland!
I’m so glad!
Amazing dress!! So cool and comfy yet a lot of interesting lines. And so forgiving to all our flaws!! I don't buy patterns or fabric on a whim but this is one I need to get -- just go crazy for dresses that go from drier to the body!! 😁
Me too! Bonus that there are no fastenings so it can literally just be thrown on over your head and you’re good!
Hi Whiteney, wow very nice and cool for the summer days.
It’s great for the summer heat!
Love the dress and it looks fabulous on you.
Thank you so much!
Ordered first thing. It's on my cutting table now making a couple of adjustments. Can't wait to make it.
Oh boy!
Morning Whitney, I’m using your link to buy this pattern. I received the email yesterday and decided to wait for your video, and I love it on you. Have a great day. Val❤️🇨🇦🇬🇧
Awww! Thank you, Val!
Went straight to the link and ordered it! Also ordered your top! Both look amazing. Thank you for all your fab vlogs x
Oh good! They are both great patterns!
Wow this is a perfect summer dress! When I first got the email and the line drawing, I thought oh no that’s not gonna work because it had a side zipper. But several people have omitted the side zipper, saying it fit fine without it. And now seeing it, on you in the video I am very impressed. The lines on the dress are very flattering. Thank you for sharing, and showing us how well it fits. Yours is very beautiful
Thank you! I was surprised I was able to omit the zipper, but it goes on and off very easily!
What a beautiful dress! It looks like it was designed just for you.
I am so in love with it!
Haya. Such a pretty dress, looks like you had a bit of fun doing the film/photo shoot with the wind, I know that 1. Thanku for sharing. x
😂 it was completely calm when we started and then all of a sudden the wind came to play!
I rarely wear dresses but this one is tempting, super cute!
It’s a great pattern!
That dress looks wonderful on you, so cute and so comfy.
Thank you! It’s been in heavy rotation!
Very flattering on you! I love this dress.
Thank you!
It is drafted for 5’6”. I happen to have just read it. It looks very nice on you.
Oops! Thank you 😂. I just know that shortening it 2” usually works for me!
Thank goodness! I was about to nix this designer altogether since I'm 5'11" and it's hard enough altering patterns as it is!
I’m 5’6”, so perfect for me!
Thank you for showing us this make and the pattern review. It looks like a really good one! So far I haven’t bought any Itch to Stitch patterns though I really like the designs. I’m just a bit larger on the bottom for her current sizing, so I’m really hopeful she does extend her pattern sizing. 🤞🤞🤞 That Mountain View jeans are very appealing to me, so that could be a great place to start.
Definitely on the Mountain View Jeans! I’ve made 3 pairs and they get worn in heavy rotation!
That dress has great potential for playing with stripes. I’ve never sewn an itch to stitch pattern. I’m seriously tempted
It definitely does. I am a huge Itch to Stitch fan because her block fits me so well, but also her instructions and finishing techniques are so professional!
Perfect summer dress😍😍😍It looks amazing💙
It is a fantastic summer dress!
Fabulous pattern. Perfect on you!
Thank you!
I feel you on the eyeball itching! I can't even wear mascara or eyeliner because it irritates my eyes so much. Eyeshadows and concealers close to my eyes also bring up the itch and discomfort. Not sure if you need to hear this, but I do not find it distracting in your video.. just familiar LOL.
It’s the weirdest thing. I get in front of those lights and my left eye dries right up! It’s almost like I can’t blink. I do have eye drops the doctor gave me, but I think it might be time to bring it up again!
@@TomKatStitchery "liking" this seems inappropriate.. but I hear you.
I do not know what medications you may be taking, but at one point the doctors had me on many.. almost all of which had the possible side effect of drying out mucous membranes. My dentist was beside herself (dry mouths make for bad oral health)
Michele that’s interesting. I am on quite a few medications and supplements 🤔. Thank you!
Looks beautiful on you....I am going to order the pattern through your link. You mentioned that you might make another dress in same pattern. If so, would you consider doing it as a sew-along? Thanks so much.
I can definitely ask Kennis if that would be ok with her! Stay tuned!
I was unsure about this on me but I’m convinced! I ordered from your link ❤️
Oh good!
I am 5'2", short waisted and large bust as well! I bought some beautiful dove gray Robert Kaufman linen at Hobby Lobby (can you say 40% off coupon) and cannot wait to make this dress! Next in line project-taking a break from making masks.
You are going to love it! What a great fabric find for the pattern as well!
I’ve been looking for a nice summer dress. I think this is it thank you for sharing
It’s a really good one!
As soon as seen this pattern I loved it. Was waiting for your video to hear your comments. I’m large busted and fairly thick waist. So m hoping I could put a little more ease around waist and omit the zipper. I was so happy to hear that possibly could work. Thanks, I think I’m going to go for it. Yeah!! 😍 🇨🇦
You might not even need to add the extra ease at the waist. I would do a quick muslin and see if you could make it as is without the zipper. The gathered panel in the front gives it quite a bit of wiggle room!
That’s a lovely dress. I have similar proportions to you so it’s going on my to do list.
It’s a great one!
Cute summer dress! I was thinking it would look nice in linen and yours sure does. I got a teal linen from the nz store yesterday you mentioned and it’s a lovely linen. Trying to decide on the perfect pattern for our hot humid, nz summers. You inspire me!
Ordered this! And a couple more! So excited to begin!! I love sewing, hard to find the time unfortunately. Used to sew until 2 am after the family went to bed but , alas, get too tired now. My first PDF pattern, but I’m sure I’ll figure it out! 🇨🇦🇳🇿
Sigh, just looked up the cost here for printing a A0 size pattern , and for $7-$9 (per sheet ) nope, think I will be printing and taping at home!
The printing and taping at home isn’t too bad. Because the pattern has layers you can print just your size. Kennis has a shortcut post on the Itch To Stitch website that shows how she does the cutting and taping and it’s must faster than how I used to do it. I would definitely recommend that method!
@@cherylp.3347 Where would that be Cheryl? I pay NZ$10.00 per sheet
TomKat Stitchery thanks, that’s helpful
Love this pattern. And yes I hate side zippers there hard to zip up or down beautiful job
I can easily get this one on and off without the zipper!
I just ordered the itch to stitch pattern, I hope you get the credit through your link. I did not see a space for me to add that. It will be an awesome new dress for me! I’ve been catching up on your #4 swimwear and this dress vlog this morning, but now it’s time I get to work. Have a great day!
If you went through the link, then I do get the credit. Thank you! It really is a great pattern!
Hi Whitney, I ordered the Celeste Dress Pattern through your site and hope you get credit for it. I love the dress but because I don't like my bare upper arms, I plan to lengthen the sleeve on it. Hope I can make that work. Thanks for all your sharing and hard work.
I think lengthening the sleeves would be an easy adjustment!
Thanks, Whitney - I drew and cut the pattern got the sleeves to be above the elbow. I think it is an easy fix.
For the sleeves.
The was an inspired choice of fabric. Very nice.
Thank you, Lori! I was going to do a solid one, but when I opened my linen drawer, this one jumped out at me!
It is great on you. I'll have to see if I can find a nice linen mix which still has a lot of structure, as pure linen gets too wrinkly for my taste. Thanks for letting us know about this dress. It is winter here now but I'd definitely wear that dress a lot in summer.
It’s a great pattern!
Nice dress. I wonder what color-blocking would look like...maybe the pockets?
That would be adorable!
Your dress looked so good on you I wanted to buy it right away. I hope I can also get away without a zipper. I finally got the fit for the Belize shorts. I have a low A cup bum and needed to get that right. I was determined because I never have any pants fit right. I love them! Hopefully, I can use them as a template for future pants. Thank you for pointing them out!
That’s fantastic! Doesn’t it feel great to get a pattern at that perfecting fitting point?
@@TomKatStitchery Yes! I understand why it feels so much better to wear things I've made. It's a happy high all day!
Seen this pattern yesterday on Karina’s chanel (Lifting pins and needles). Loved her flowwy version. Was wondering how it would look in Linen. Also bit hesitant about the gartering over the tummy. (I have similar food issues as you have.) And here we are both questions answered. Thank you! Conclusion: great pattern, lovely summer dress 💕💕💕
😂😂😂 I’m so glad I was able to answer your question!
Thanks for mentioning the short-waist situation. I was wondering how it would work for this pattern. --and I also wanted to see it in linen!
It was a simple alteration and now I think the proportions are just right for me!
This would also be very cute as a maxi.
It would!
I love this dress!
Thanh you!
Dear withney, it’s possible the rash under your wedding ring is caused by the antibacterial lotion we all are using like crazy. In Belgium it was an item on the national news that you have to use lotions without colour and without fragrance. Because this can cause allergic reactions and burns into your skin, and even causes permanent skin discolouration. Love you, hope you are save ... looking forward to your next video.
That’s very interesting and could definitely be the issue! I bet some of that had gotten trapped by the ring. I’ll go give it a good scrub!
I love this dress also, very nice, thanks, bizzz, sylvie
Thank you, Sylvie!
Love this dress It really suits you
Thank you!
Love that color top on you too
Thank you!
Love this dress on you!
So glad I am not the only person who cannot be trusted to wear white 😂
I had it on yesterday and dumped my dinner in my lap 🙄.
It is a lovely dress!
Thank you!
love the dress!
Thank you!
Love the pattern and your choice in fabric. You always entertain and educate! Sorry to hear about dropping the ice cream on your dress the first time you wore it. I can so relate. Looks like you got it clean and that’s all that matters. Enjoy your videos. What are your thoughts on sewing this pattern in a knit? My daughter just found out that she is expecting. Thought this might be a good transitional dress for her before she starts to show. I thought if I sewed it in a knit, she may be able to get more wear out of it as she grows.
I think a knit could work. You might want to side down, but the gathered panel in the front would be great for maternity!
I wish she would extend her size range!
She just released a call for testers to test the extended size range of the Mountain View Pull On Jeans. I don’t know for sure, but I’m thinking this means she’s going to extend her sizes!
Very flattering on you
Thank you!
Thank you for your vidéos! Very inspiring. And informative.
Question: when you buy fabric, without a specific pattern in mind, how many meters do you generally order. I never know how much is enough and not too much...
If I’m thinking it’ll be a dress, I buy 3 yds, a top I buy 2 yds, a knit t-shirt I buy 1.5yds, pants 2 yds and coats 3-4yds.
TomKat Stitchery
Tks a million!
Great question and thanks for the answer. Screenshot’d. Important.
Very pretty on you
Thank you!
That's a perfect babydoll style dress, like what I spent my 20s growing up in (when my body was perfect)
but my body now, especially with boobs and my weight- babydoll dresses aren't flattering- especially adding in being a short arse...
But this one has the babydoll style, but with lines that flatter!
Love it!
Looks great on you!😊😊😊
Would be great in a print. Like that blue print you made that jumpsuit? out of!!!
That’s exactly what I thought! She turned a dress that can easily look frumpy into something with beautiful shaping. Kennis is a genius.
Sorry for the double comment, but the first one didn't address the DRESS.. which is really lovely! I tend to be housebound and am really looking for easy to wear clothing that I could wear on a short walk to the corner store, so for me, while I wouldn't likely wear it outside in the coldest parts of winter, it would be fantastic year round as a "housedress" that wouldn't get me arrested if I needed to pick up a little milk. :)
We have very similar proportions (though my bust and hips tend to be almost the same number). While you are much slimmer than I am.. I truly appreciate your insights on patterns because of the similarities.
Does Itch to Stitch use RTW sizing for the cups? I noticed some companies use the RTW standards while others use a different system. With RTW I am a G.. which means there are few adjustable cup sizes that work for me when they are using RTW sizing for the cups.
Just took a gander at their very lovely explanations of their sizing and all the wonderful finished garment measurements.. I may squeak in with a DD. Close enough that a small adjustment would work. :)
Thank you, Michelle! I think this dress would make a lovely house dress!
Love this dress! ~ L
Thank you, Eva! I really love it too!
Have you made the belemnite dress by Marilla Walker?
I haven’t. Is it a good one?
Your version of this dress looks really expensive. I can’t put my finger on the image I’m seeing, but imagine net a porter. Thanks for the great intro to this one!
Thank you! That’s a fantastic compliment!
TomKat Stitchery call it like I see it. You are so classy, I really appreciate your choices and hearing how you arrive at them.😊💯👍❤️
I'm so sad!! This pattern is amazing but it would take too much tweaking to get it to fit!! I love it on you and I think you need to make at least one in every colour of linen you have in your pallet. I think it would be cute to shorten it to just below the hips to wear with leggings.
It would make a nice tunic
You are so right! Hang in there. She did a call out for larger sizes to test her pull-on jeans pattern. This leads me to believe she’s going to start extending her sizes!
So no petite adjustment to the arm hole and sleeves? I usually need it just like you 😁. So if you got away without it and can probably do the same.
For some reason, I don’t have to do petite adjustments on her patterns. I did shorten it at both lengthen and shorten lines (1” at each for a total of 2”) to make the proportions better fit my short frame, but that’s all I had to do!
@@TomKatStitchery that is awesome! I've never tried their patterns but I might just have to get this one. Pretty yet comfortable, seems pretty.
@@TomKatStitchery Thank you Whitney, you just answered my question!
Are you particular about what brand of thread you use? I'm asking because I'm at the point where I've fallen in love with sewing and am ready to invest in good quality thread. I hear Aurifil is the best and am willing to invest in that brand. I just thought I'd see what brand you use. TIA
I use Gutterman Mara 100 thread for 90% of my sewing. I buy it for a great price at www.wawak.com . You can also buy their color chart so it makes buying thread online a breeze!
Hi Whitney do you think that the sleeves could be hacked on this dress to just above the elbow, or longer?
I think lengthening the current sleeve pattern would be easy to do!
Hello as a new sewer I'm looking for a body shape the same as mine xx can I ask what your measurements are to indicate a short waist. I hope that makes sense
Thank you
It really depends on each body and your proportions. However, if I poke myself in the side and feel the bottom of my rib cage, it is only about 1.5” away from the top of my hip bone. My daughter has about 4” between the bottom of her rib cage and the top of her hip bone.
I need to understand how to do away with facings for ever . I hate em.
😂 I get it. This one has a facing, but it gets stitched down all the way around so it’s not as bad. I very frequently will chose to line a bodice to get away from having to use a facing!
Just want to learn about the dress pattern. Not interested in the long story since data is expensive.
Sorry. I’m chatty.