Give a GiftDear Sewing Superstar,
Shake off the chill of autumn with unexpected colors, romantic florals, and creative refashions! Wrap yourself in the bold and bright colors of the season. We have colorful fall treats for you and yours in the October issue of We Like Sewing!
Autumn Elegance
Make the most of fall fashion with a timeless dress. Sew the Taryn Corduroy Pinafore in soft, luxurious corduroy. This fabulous fall dress features a v-neckline, drop waist, and flared skirt. Style this dress to suit the weather and your mood with a long sleeve or turtleneck and get ready to rake in the compliments!
Interested in cross-stitch but don’t want to commit to a big project? Make yourself a sweet little choker. Our Emilie Cross-Stitch Necklace features a dainty pink cross-stitched flower set in an antique style pendant. Add a soft velvet ribbon for dramatic effect and pair this necklace with a ruffly shirt or dress when you’re feeling fancy!
Blooming mums and bright falling leaves will eventually fade—but not our Persimmon Stripe Quilt! This pattern mixes strip blocks to create a bold and playful quilt that’s practically bursting with color! The crisscross effect will give you a wide range of color combinations. Experiment with your own favorite colors to make a one-of-a-kind quilt!
Halloween is a traditional time for costume accessories, but really, any time’s a great time to make a child their own pair of butterfly wings. Our Beautiful Quilted Butterfly Wings use delicate floral prints, appliqued wing details, and delightful decorative stitching. Comfortable elastic straps keep the wings in place so your little one’s imagination can take flight.
Reuse, Refashion, Relax
We love a good refashion, and this issue we have two terrific fall-weather refashion projects.
Maybe you have a well-loved denim jacket in the back of your closet; maybe you found the perfect fit at a thrift shop. Denim jackets are a cool-weather wardrobe staple. Give yours a personalized makeover with our Scrappy Jean Jacket transformation. Raid your fabric stash to create your custom color palette to create an eye-catching back panel. This is a cool way to update a denim jacket, and it’s a beginner-friendly project, too!
Sweatshirts are comfy and practical, but more often than not, they’re pretty plain. Well, take our Quilted Sleeve Sweatshirt Challenge and transform a favorite or thrifted sweatshirt from basic to beautiful! Learn how to pick the perfect sweatshirt to dress up with boldly transformed sleeves. Add a little applique and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind sweatshirt to show off!
We love scrapbusting! No doubt you have a (small? big? enormous?) scrap stash just waiting for that perfect project. Well, here it is! Our Reusable Fabric Gift Tags put your fabric scraps to excellent use and give you the opportunity to personalize each tag with shiny ribbon or festive trim. Make gift-giving more personal all year round. And be sure to save your next scraps with new gift tags in mind!
Editor’s Picks
And don’t miss our Editor’s Picks for October, with something new to wear, something to carry your stuff in style, and a whimsical way to stay cozy with your first cup of coffee:
- Autumn Afternoon Trench Coat
- Mulberry Corduroy Mini Skirt
- Nightfall Embroidery Blazer Refashion
- Northeast Chic Oversized Fall Scarf
- Mad for Mushrooms Fat Eighth Key Fob
- In the Shadows Halloween Throw Quilt
- Gone Batty Quilted Throw Pillow
- Spooky Season Halloween Table Runner
- Rustic Upcycled Denim Rag Wreath
- Retro Mock Cathedral Windows Quilt Block
The patterns in our October Issue of We Like Sewing range from Easy to Experienced. That means skill and confidence building for beginning sewists, and interesting challenges for the more experienced among us. All these projects are designed to brighten your winter days whether you’re sewing for yourself or someone else.
You don’t need any expert sewing skills to make any of the projects in our October Issue. Each pattern in this issue includes a detailed template, pattern notes, and a complete list of the tools and materials you need to succeed. Sew up some new projects to treat yourself, your family, or to brighten up your space!
FAQ Recommendations
What are some good sewing projects for fall?
Fall is a great time to sew clothing, quilts, accessories, and home décor projects featuring warm fabrics, rich colors, and seasonal designs. The October issue includes projects ranging from beginner-friendly refashions to more advanced quilt patterns.
What can I sew with fabric scraps?
Fabric scraps can be used for projects such as quilt blocks, decorative clothing details, accessories, gift tags, and refashioning projects. The October issue includes a Reusable Fabric Gift Tags project and a Scrappy Jean Jacket transformation.
Are there beginner-friendly fall sewing projects?
Yes. The October issue of We Like Sewing includes projects ranging from Easy to Experienced, giving beginning sewists opportunities to build their skills while offering more experienced makers interesting challenges.
What are some Halloween sewing projects?
Halloween is a great opportunity to sew costume accessories, quilts, pillows, table runners, and other seasonal décor. The October Editor’s Picks include Halloween-themed projects such as a throw quilt, quilted throw pillow, and table runner.
What is included in the October issue of We Like Sewing?
The October issue includes fall clothing, quilting projects, handmade accessories, fabric scrap projects, refashions, and seasonal Halloween sewing projects, with patterns designed for a range of sewing skill levels.
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