A new season means new styles. It’s time to hit the reset button on your wardrobe to prepare for the cooler air, so take notes because I’m about to help you get your fall wardrobe in order AND give you free downloadable patterns to recreate the looks.
The Essentials
Find inspiration online if you’re feeling stuck and then start gathering pieces from your closet. You’ll find that pieces you’ve already created and RTW pieces are easy to transform to fit your current needs. A reboot means to restart, but it doesn’t mean you’ve got to restart from scratch.
Tops
Make a statement with your tops. What you need for fall is already in your wardrobe, and with a quick makeover, you’ll be ready for all of the fun fall festivities in no time.
Collared Shirt
A clean-cut button-up shirt is essential, which is easy since we all practically already own one. This season the collared shirt is getting a spicy revamp with an emphasis on the collar the bigger and more eccentric, the better.
Pattern Suggestions:
The Melia Blouse
The Melia Blouse
The Melia Blouse features a wide button up collar, perfect for the addition of a bold and chunky necklace, and adorable puff sleeves with easy embellishments that will keep you looking as cute as a button! Download it here!
The Hollyhock Shirt
The Hollyhock Shirt
With a peter pan collar and a simple silhouette, dress it down with some black slacks or up with a metallic circle skirt and some sparkly earrings. Use a solid color for a dependable work shirt, or utilize a fun print for hitting the town. Download it here!
The Felicia Sweater
The Felicia Sweater
The Felicia Sweater can be made from a number of Mood’s stunning fabrics, but for an extra comfy touch, I strongly recommend their bamboo knits and their rayon rib knits. Download it here!
The Iris Bodysuit
The Iris Bodysuit
Featuring a long sleeve body suit and an extra full high-low skirt, The Iris is perfect for those who love to stand out. Download it here!
Bottoms
Keep your selection of bottoms sleek and minimal this season to let the real style breadwinner do the talking (which is obviously outerwear).
Lounge Pants
If there is one piece you already own, it’s bound to be a dependable and chic pair of lounge pants. When you have the right ones, you’ll know because you’ll style them with everything and dread wash day. After all, it means you have to part with them for a few hours. High waisted joggers are a perfect candidate that checks the major lounge pant boxes.
Pattern Suggestions:
The Brya Pants
The Brya Pants
You could definitely style them into a great athleisure look, or dress them up with a cute pair of heels. If you’re looking for something with a little more warmth, try Mood Fabrics crushed velour or the fleece backed knit, both with 4-way stretch! Download it here!
The Banksia Pants
The Banksia Pants
Edgy and stylish, the Banksia Pant features a rib knit waistband and ankle cuffs, moto-style knee panels, and zipper pockets. The best part? It’s a unisex cut, so you can make a pair for everyone on your holiday list this season. Download it here!
Signature Jeans
Skinny jeans are leaving the chat, and relaxed jeans with a straight leg and high waist are moving in, and it seems they’re here for good. Invest in making a good pair because they’ll be a staple in your wardrobe.
Pattern Suggestions:
The Nolana Jeans
The Nolana Jeans
Boyfriend jeans are the perfect thing for a casual day out, or you can class them up with some cute heels for Sunday brunch. The Nolana Jeans are cut right at the calf, so you can show off all your best shoes, especially if they match these adorable studs I chose to add to this pair. Download it here!
The Forsythia Jeans
The Forsythia Jeans
I’m usually one for skinny jeans, but as more and more wide-leg pants hit the runways, I figured I should just go all the way with a high-waisted flare silhouette. Download it here!
**While we haven’t yet released the “perfect” jeans for fall, the Nolana Jeans are a great start. Alter the pattern through the leg for a more relaxed mom fit or taper the leg of the Forsythia Jeans!
Faux Leather
It is a runway reoccurrence each season, and it’s practically a wardrobe staple at this point. The type of clothing itself is up to you so you can take the reins from here. A solid pair of leather pants of a leather blazer is an excellent place to start. I’m currently gathering materials to make the perfect pair of leather leggings.
Pattern Suggestions:
Faux Leather
It is a runway reoccurrence each season, and it’s practically a wardrobe staple at this point. The type of clothing itself is up to you so you can take the reins from here. A solid pair of leather pants of a leather blazer is an excellent place to start. I’m currently gathering materials to make the perfect pair of leather leggings.
Pattern Suggestions:
The Dogwood Ensemble
The Dogwood Ensemble
The Dogwood Ensemble can be a fun addition to the young creative professional’s wardrobe or a great look for just going around town. Download it here!
The Nasrin Pants
The Nasrin Pants
This fall, metallics are hotter than ever and with our new Nasrin Pants sewing pattern, we’re making sure you are right on trend! Download it here!
Outerwear
As expected, warm-weather pieces make up a large portion of everyone’s fall wardrobe, and this fall is no exception, so it’s time for all of the outerwear sewists to shine!
Blazer
A staple blazer in a solid color or a cult-favorite pattern like plaid is a wardrobe game-changer. The focus this season is on larger scale checked patterns. It’s easy to take from day-to-night. This piece is a closet staple from season to season and year to year.
Pattern Suggestions:
The Zea Blazer
The Zea Blazer
The Zea Blazer was designed specifically to be the perfect high-end addition to any wardrobe at a fraction of the creation time. With sleek lines, no finicky closures, and an option for a surprise lining, this new Spring jacket is sure to help you form your ideal outfit with blazer focus! Download it here!
The Nepeta Blazer
The Nepeta Blazer
Together, the Nepeta Blazer and Nymania Pants free sewing patterns are the perfect examples of how to make a casual statement; each pattern plays a major part in creating the ultimate power suit. Download it here!
Belted Coat
Cardigans and coats have gotten a little upgrade this season with the help of a coordinating belt. Belted coats offer the body a bit of shape if desired or can be left open for a more relaxed look.
Pattern Suggestions:
The Willow Cardigan
The Willow Cardigan
The Willow Cardigan can be made with a variety of fabrics to help you through late summer and into fall. This waffle knit is lightweight and nearly sheer, making it the perfect addition to your Pre-Fall wardrobe! Download it here!
The Hyssop Cardigan
The Hyssop Cardigan
The rounded cocoon shape is very flattering and can be easily worn with a belt for added shape. There are pockets and oh we love our pockets! Download it here!
Cape
I’ve mentioned this style in several posts at this point because it’s just that important. Opt for a short or long cape and prepare to be stylish and warm!
Pattern Suggestion:
The Winterberry Cape
The Winterberry Cape
With a full silhouette that sweeps the ankles, The Winterberry Cape free sewing pattern fulfills all of my winter needs perfectly. Made here in a quality wool cashmere and luxe charmeuse lining, this pattern would look equally stunning in anything from tweed to velvet! Download it here
Sweater Vest
Add the sweater vest back into your rotation, and don’t forget to pick it up in an argyle print. This season you can expect to see it in a slipover form with slits and buttons on the side, in varying hem lengths and necklines. Style it with a solid button-up underneath and a pair of leather-look leggings to complete the look.
Pattern Suggestions:
The Vallea Tunic
The Vallea Tunic
This simple longline tee has flattering side slits and an unexpected back detail allowing just the right amount of skin to peek through. Download it here!
The Malva Sweater
The Malva Sweater
Sewing with knits can sometimes be intimidating, but The Malva Sweater sewing pattern is no sweat. It’s simple design is a wardrobe staple for anyone who loves staying cozy chic, but it also comes with an easy-to-add faux layer for anyone looking to take it up a notch. Download it here!
Enjoy the brisk air and all of the activities that come along with the territory. Keep it fashion-forward and cozy with a style reboot. The trends this fall scream comfort and style, and I can’t wait to make the most amazing outfits.
Leave a comment below letting us know which fall trend you are most excited for.
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Great post thanks!!!! You all have been killing it with your posts. They really make me want to sew everything.