It’s October and it’s finally cooling down a tiny bit here in Florida. That means it’s time to start planning my fall wardrobe sewing and put away my most summery pieces. Fall (and Winter) in Florida rarely drops below the 50’s so dressing for fall can be a bit tricky. I can’t do layers or heavy fall looks, I don’t even own a real coat. Cold days are few and far between, most days are balmy. So planning my season is all about incorporating fall colors and silhouettes into my looks.

This year I’m on a bit of a budget so I’m planning to sew from my stash first. After the holidays I’ll add in some more fun prints. I tend to get a lot of holiday gift cards to fabric stores. I have a summer weight wool that will make a great jacket using the Vintage Vogue Galatzine Pattern and an ikea curtain that will make a great pair of twill slacks. Other than that I’m going to go with the flow and see what strikes my fancy.
Fabric Stash
13oz. Lightwash Japanese Denim from Blackbird Fabrics Heathered Athletic Knits from Blackbird Fabrics Silky Linen & Viscose Burnet Orange Blackbird Fabrics Mystery Summer Weight Wool Ikea Herringbone Extra Large Curtain Gradient Waves Jersey Knit from Oak Fabrics Nylon Elastene Stretch Woven Rockywoods Fabric Cream/Natural Silk Tweed Modal Rib Knit Bisque Blackbird Fabrics
Pattern Stash
Some new and Vintage patterns I’m excited to try this season. I’ll most likely draft anything else myself. I just finished a full set of new slopers – pants, skirt, bodice and sleeve- so I’m all ready to go. I’ll share a post on those soon!
Works in Progress V8621 & V9250 V2500 Tom and Linda Platt V2620 Betty Jackson B6219 Simplicity 8435 Madalynne B4707 Rena Rowen Jones New York Simplicity 3688 1940’s Retro ASG V1476 Individualist Issey Miyake V1571 Anne Klein V2322 Individualist Issey Miyake V1350 Galitzine
For that reason I’ve kept my sketches a bit more fluid this season. I’m focusing on silhouettes and style and less on the actual fabric and prints. My goal is a mix and match wardrobe that will add some flare to a slightly boring closet. Last year I added a lot of basics to my closet but it’s a bit dull looking right now. For once I really do need some more fun prints.
Fall Sketches
Bold Print Skirt with Contrast Panel and V-Neck Sweater Knit Top with Rib Trim Panel Print Silk Dress Shirt with Flare Skirt and Scoop Pockets Pleated Fitted Ponte Skirt and Rust/Red Rib Knit Tee Greyish Purple Knit Skirt with blush tee Pale Pink Linen Cargo Pants with Cream Rib Knit Tank Rust Dress and Leggings Novelty Print PJ’s with Black piping Contrast (matching set for my daughter and I) Holiday Look-Navy Silk Tank with Twist Srap and Forest green Twill/Silk Pant Knit Tee in Aqua Stripe with Twill Shorts in Melon Workout Set and Coverup Workout Set and Coverup Tank Dresses and Leggings
I actually have a few of these completed already! Last weekend I made the denim culottes and they are freaking awesome! I just love them. I used Kenneth King’s Jenius for most of the sewing techniques after drafting my own pattern off my sloper using Suzy Furrer’s Designing Pants Blueprint classes.
I also made the workout gear-just need better pics. I can’t seem to get quality shots indoors and it always feels weird to pose outside in revealing makes. But I’ve been wearing them a ton. Two of the Jacket’s (the Claire Shaeffer Vogue Patterns) are partly done. The first one I made years ago but never finished as it was a bit small. I’ve lost some weight though so I’m going to see if it can be fixed. The other is a Chanel style Aqua Tweed that I stopped working on in the summer when it got so warm. Hand sewing and heat do not mix!
Right now I’m focused on Halloween! It’s my favorite holiday- I’ll take any excuse to dress up! This year I’m excited because Amelie wanted to do an Addam’s Family Theme since the new animated movie is coming out. She’s going as Wednesday and Vic and I will be Morticia and Gomez.
I’m hoping to have time to make Vic a Burgundy Smoking Jacket-very lux and I’ve already cut out my dress. I found the perfect pattern, McCall’s 7927, a David Tutera Gown. I’m making it in black silky poly-because Halloween- with a palm leaf print lace overlay in Black. I’m almost done with Ami’s dress which is made with the remnants of my fabric and the cuffs and collar of an old white dress shirt. Not sure yet on what my son will dress up as (he’s not into our theme). I’m hoping after we see the movie he’ll change his mind.
Back to making! Happy Sewing!
5 responses to “Fall 2019 Wardrobe Planning”
I’ll be curious to see how the Claire Schaeffer jacket turns out, since I bought the pattern years ago but never had the opportunity to make it. Your sketches are lovely!
Thanks Becky! I’m really excited for the jackets.
Thanks Becky! I’m really excited to finally finish those jackets. Claire Shaeffer’s techniques are wonderful.
You’ve got some really interesting patterns in your selection – your sketches are fantastic and can’t wait to see the results come to life!
Thanks so much! One of the ladies from my ASG group gifted me her vintage patterns so I have some cool stuff to try out!