It is Time...FALL Sewing Plans!

Yes, we're just easing into the last half of August and it's still plenty warm out. But I am a Midwesterner so fall is right around the corner. So with that, fall being my favorite, and being bored with parts of my wardrobe...I was super excited to get to planning!

I've recently bought and made a ton of shells/sleeveless tops. And I'm still not seeing a ton of tops that I like, neither sewing patterns or RTW. I think because the loose/boxy/oversized style is in right now and that's not really my style. I can stand a couple but I don't want a bunch of breezy tops.

I want more straight, ankle length pants and MOARRR dresses :)  And the Clare Coat is a must for me this fall.

So the dresses here are a definite. Yes. All of them.
The Clare is a definite.
Tops/jackets/cardigans/skirts/pants -  a mixed bag.

Some of these will transition just fine into winter, but I do have a couple fabrics that I plan to make cozy tops from once it's actually cold. And I am treating myself to a nice SR Harris splurge soon because they had some amazing wool knits and other heavier fabrics in the designer section.

On with it!

I make my collages in powerpoint and usually use a snipping tool to get the drawing I want. 

This is a task that's actually easier on my Windows machine vs my Mac.

Jalie pleated cardigan * Closet Case Files Clare * B6244 * Burda 8/2016

Burda 9/2016 * KS3558 * B6169 * B5926

NL6123 * NL6261 * V1395 * M7382 * Burda 9/2016 * M7430

Coats/Cardigans:

• Jalie pleated cardigan is a must-have. It'll be sewn in a taupe heathered wool jersey.
• Clare coat will be sewn in an inky black wool blend coating.
• B6244 is a want in a grey on one side, blue on the other heavy double knit.
• Burda 8/2016 is a want - fabric TBD.

Jackets:

• Burda 9/2016 is a want  must (it's the petite pattern for September - yay!) in a light colored suiting -- something tan-ish.
• KS3558 is a must have. I have wanted to sew this jacket for forever. I have a suiting that I bought 2 years ago(!) to make a casual 'suit' (jacket and ankle length pants). It is time!
• B6169 is a want in a white boucle to knock-off a J.Crew jacket. That could easily wait for late winter/early spring though.
• B5926 is a want in black ponte. I've wanted this jacket in black for awhile.

Dresses: 
As mentioned, all dresses are a must. Yes, there are basically a few styles repeated - it's what I like! Also, yes, there are many sleeveless dresses for fall. You see all those jacket and cardigan options? I love toppers. LOVE. My outfits always feel more complete with a topper. Plus, a couple will easily transition into early spring (or "spring" because I live in Minnesota).  

• NL6123 in pindot chambray (print)
• NL6261 in textured blue suiting (solid)
• V1395 in navy printed poly blouseweight (print)
• M7382 in a merlot jersey (solid)
• Burda 9/2016 in an ITY (print)
• M7430 in charcoal ponte (solid)

Because the dresses are a go, I have definite fabrics selected for them. Looking at this palette makes me giddy for cooler days!!!!!

EEEK!

M7358 * Ottobre 5/2016 * NL6107 * B6183 * V1465 * Burda 5/2014

B5760 * Ottobre 5/2016 * Burda 12/2015

V9155 * Burda 6907 * Burda 6798 * Ottobre 5/2016 * NL6189

Tops: 

As mentioned, the current trend of loose/flowy isn't my style. I think I'll be wearing a lot of my existing tops.

• I want a wrap top so this is a must. In a print TBD
• Ottobre 5/2016 is a must (excited about this one!)
• NL6107 has been on the radar for FOREVER. We will see if it makes it.
• B6183 I love this top but the 2 I made (and one fail) are just slightly off. But they're close. So I'm thinking of remaking it in a print. And I really want a black one.
• V1465 is a must in an olive ponte (my favorite color next to blue and tied with gray)
• Burda 5/2014. Love this top. May have to wait for spring though.

Skirts: 

This is another area where I'm not overly motivated. 

• B5760. My TNT skirt. I will be making this in olive cotton sateen.
• Ottobre 5/2016 in black ponte. I need a black knit mini to pair with black tights and boots
• Burda 12/2015 I like the idea of this mock wrap skirt and I like the shaped yoke. So assuming I have a suitable fabric in stash, this is a must.

Pants:

• V9155 will be made to match the KS3558 jacket
• B6907 I've liked this view since these were released so they're a possibility.
• B6798 are a must. These are more boyfriend style which I want since my RTW pair went kaput (wore the thighs out. sigh)
• Ottobre 5/2016 not necessarily. I may go Burda or Butterick for the style. 
• NL6189 I made a pair of these that fit wonderfully but I accidentally got one leg off-grain so that was that. I have some crepe suiting that I think will work. Mimi G made this pattern up in a black crepe when it first came out and they look so much nicer in that fabric than others with a stiffer hand.

I wanted to make the Clare right away but then I saw that the Outerwear contest on PR starts October 1. I don't think this coat will take me a long time to sew  -- I sewed my Simplicity 2508 coat in 10 days, I'm sure I can do the Clare in the first 2 weeks of October. I'm pretty excited about enough things on the list that I can hold off til 10/1 :)

I think I'm going to start with things conducive to the warmer days of late summer/early fall. In the order I would like to sew them:

B5760 skirt
NL6123 dress
V1395 dress
M7358 wrap top
KS3558 and V9155 casual suit
NL6189 pants
M7382 dress

That may seem like I'm underestimating myself from now to the end of September but I will have 2 non-sewing weekends thrown in there. On the plus side, I'll have the long Labor Day weekend and I've sewn 5 of the patterns before.

Aaaaaand the new McCall's were released while this was a draft post and I want all.the.things.!!! Ha! Must stick to my top picks! :)

Are you dreaming of fall sewing yet?