With summer winding down I think it is time to start planning my fall sewing. If you are new to my blog, fall has some of my absolute favorite fashions! I am a lover of pretty much all woolens. Tweeds, houndstooth, plaid, herringbone, you name it and I want it! I love jewel tones and lots of layers. I really just love fall because of the crispness in the air, the leaves changing colors and all things pumpkin. Then there is football, oh how I have missed football. Yep I would say that I am ready for fall, but my wardrobe is not. So, here is what I am wanting this season. These all came from my Pinterest board, so please go there to find the original sources.
1. Dresses with layers
I really like these looks because they can extend the seasonality of my dresses. Granted most of my dresses are bright, loud, summer dresses. I think I am going to have to make some jewel tone dresses that I will be able to transition between seasons. I am thinking the Lady Skater dress will be perfect for this! I already have a good selection of tights/leggings, cardigans and scarves to pair the new dresses with.
2. Army green sleeveless jacket
So this one is super specific. I don’t know what else to say other than I really like the look of these to outfits. Normally, this kind of jacket is not my thing, but I want to give it a shot.
3. Gingham button up
Keeping with the previous want, is gingham. Gingham is trendy right now and I am loving it. I want to try a dark blue large gingham check. Also, I really just need some button ups. Believe it or not I do not have any!! I am thinking that I may want to do some sort of flannel plaid button up as well.
4. Lightweight blouses
Much like button ups, I do not have many blouses. I want to up the game of my work wardrobe and this is the clear way to do it.
Simplicity recently released their fall collection and in it was S1280. I think view B, the one the model is wearing, will be perfect for what I am wanting. I have a couple of stash fabrics in mind for this already.
5. Maxi skirts
You know I love a good maxi skirt or maxi dress, but I only wear them during spring and summer. I came across these two outfits and knew I wanted to wear them for fall as well. Much like my dresses, my current maxi skirts are very spring/summer wear. So I need to make some for fall. Plus, I really like the chambray button up paired with the gray maxi. Maybe a chambray button up needs to be added to my button up list.
6. Cover ups
While this is more of an outerwear thing, which I need too, I really want it. I love gray view C from the new S1281. I think I want to do this in a thick woolen tribal fabric. Jo-Ann’s has a couple that I like, but to be honest, I was less than impressed with how the plaid I made my coat out of last year looked at the end of the season. It pilled so bad that it looked like I had been wearing it for years, which is a shame since I love it so much. I am going to keep looking for another tribal wool that I like.
So that’s what I want to make. What is on your fall must haves list?
Love your plans!!! I realllly want a gingham shirt too!
The first item I sewed for fall was a olive/army green vest! I highly recommend S2153. It’s such a great pattern. It is a little voluminous at the back but you can take some of that ease out or use a slinkier fabric if you want a slimmer silhouette. It’s a really solid pattern.
I don’t shop JoAnn for fabric anymore. The quality and cost just do not mix imo.
Ohh thanks for the pattern suggestion! That is exactly what I was wanting!
Just had to say… Simplicity 1280 is on my buy list for the pattern sale that starts tomorrow at Joann’s! Love layering too… Especially the “dress or skirt over pants” look. I’m going to experiment with that with B6066. Not sure how it will look on my curvy figure though. I wasn’t sure about that army green vest over gingham flannel but it’s growing on me.
Oh I like that idea! Go for it!
FYI – about to buy some of this Army green corded suiting on Fabric Mart’s site – 50% off category, $2.50 per yard!!! It’s perfect for that vest. I’ve been trying to find one at one of my many favorite thrift stores or even a jacket that I can up-cycle but no such luck. Guess I’m going to have to make one. Thanks for getting that look stuck in my head! I bought some flannel to make the shirt too!!
OM!! I am all over that! Thanks for the tip. Glad I could inspire you to make one too.