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This morning, I woke up to a cold living room and hot coffee. That can only mean one thing: fall was on its way (and I needed to put my heat on)! In this brand-new issue of We Like Sewing, we’re pulling together inspiring fall favorites to spark your creativity and get you ready for one of my favorite seasons: autumn! We’re featuring wardrobe staples, clever refashions and playful projects that are perfect for crisp fall days and Halloween fun.
Start with Aishat Sulaiman’s Taryn Corduroy Pinafore, a classic fall layering piece made from rich chestnut-brown corduroy. With its V-neckline, flared skirt and drop waist, this is the kind of timeless dress you can wear with a long-sleeve tee or turtleneck now and return to year after year. If your closet could use a creative refresh, twin sisters Dana Rebmann and Deborah Bagley invite you to take the Quilted Sleeve Sweatshirt Challenge, showing you how to transform a basic sweatshirt with quilted sleeves and colorful appliqué details.
Looking for a project that’s a little more whimsical? Sophie Tarrant’s Beautiful Quilted Butterfly Wings will have little ones ready to flutter into imaginative play, while her Emilie Cross-Stitch Necklace offers an approachable introduction to cross-stitch with a delicate floral design finished as a pretty choker.
From fall wardrobe essentials to creative ways to give everyday items a makeover, there’s plenty to inspire your October sewing. So grab your favorite fabrics and settle in for a season of creating!
Happy sewing,
