From annual pumpkin patch trips to enjoying that first sip of your favorite apple cider, October has always been one of my favorite months of the year. And even if Halloween isn't your favorite, there's plenty of beauty and inspiration to be found in nature's ever-changing color palette. In this brand new issue of We Like Sewing, our editors worked hard to find stylish fall clothing patterns, updated (and cozy) home décor projects, plus some brand new quilting designs. Start by snuggling up on the sofa with the extra-cozy country star quilt project from designer Megan Farrell. Next, discover two fall must-have projects: a cheerful polo sweater and a vintage-inspired skinny scarf. Feeling the need to brush up on your sewing skills? Dive into our tips and tricks article exploring hot tips for stabilizing seams! Plus, learn how to transform fabric scraps into the cutest Thanksgiving project! Find all of this and more in this exciting new issue.
October 2025
Featured
Stabilizing seams is a useful but often overlooked sewing skill. This can be necessary when the fabric is lightweight, bias cut, or on specific areas of a garment that may be more vulnerable to stretching. A seam stabilizer doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive, and is probably already in your sewing room! Continue reading to discover when to reinforce seams and the supplies that can be used to do so- including interfacing, clear elastic, twill tape, and more! READ MORE
Welcome to A Cut Above: 14 Types of Precuts. Precut fabric is fabric cut to specific dimensions for you, so you can spend less time cutting and more time sewing! Precut fabric is often sold in coordinating colors and patterns, taking the pressure off of you to choose your own colors and patterns via fabrics sold by the yard. Many precut packs come with about forty pieces of fabric, so you can get a huge variety of fabrics without having to buy so many larger cuts! Many quilting patterns are designed with precut packs in mind. Let’s explore some of the lovely types of precuts below. READ MORE
Projects
- Elegant Fall Sewing Patterns
- Kendall Big Waffle Polo Pattern
- Lennox Glam Skinny Scarf Pattern
- Creating a Cozy Home
- Cozy Old-Fashioned Pillowcase Set
- Country Stars Fall Quilt Pattern
- Scrappy Classic Stars Table Runner and Placemats
- Editor’s Picks
- Autumn Afternoon Trench Coat Pattern
- Trailblazer Reversible Infinity Scarf
- Touch of Grey Churn Dash Quilt
- Rustic Glow Wreath Wall Hanging
- Scattered Leaves Fall Quilt Block