In any case, I can't get thoughts of lovely fall wardrobe pieces out of my head. And a recent trip to the fabric store and a perusal of the new Fall 2013 Catalogs left me dizzy with inspiration and itching to start planning for the fall.
McCall's 6800
First off, I think I'll want a winter coat. I live in a part of the US that has quite brutal winters with lots and lots of snow, so a nice warm coat is important. Plus, readers, I've got this kind of "thing" about winter coats: I just can't get enough of them (wearing them, making them, just plain looking at them!). McCall's 6800 caught my eye because of the "high-low" hemline and the detachable faux fur collar. View D even includes a detachable hood. I'm smitten, guys! I can imagine making this coat in a thick wool coating with an interlining (for warmth) based on the technique I learned during Gertie's Lady Grey Sew-Along waaay back in 2010.
Simplicity 2154
I am hoping, also, to make Simplicity 2154 this fall. And in the navy and white houndstooth suiting fabric I acquired at a local thrift store, I think it will look quite "1960s Stewardess" (a look I don't hate :P). I guess I'll only know if I try it out.
Advance 9453
One of the holes in my wardrobe that I've noticed is a lack of fall/winter work-appropriate dresses. I hope that Advance 9453 can fix this issue. It is a fitted dress with a kick pleat that buttons down the front and has the option for short or three-quarter length sleeves. My best guess is that it dates from the early 1960s. The bow tie detail on the neckline caught my eye when browsing through my pattern stash.
I may also feel the need for a few full and fluffy dresses because they're so comfortable and easy to wear at work (and of course, require a poufy crinoline, my favorite!).
Do you have any plans for fall sewing, garment or otherwise? Please comment below!
