Getting my "Fall" on

The Fall Equinox is a few weeks away, but in the fashion world, preparation for the the next apparel season begins well ahead of the onset of the season itself. So, I am already technically "late" planning the Daughter's Collection Fall 2013 wardrobe!

As I wandered through the store with Laurel to pick out fabrics for the collection, I found that I was drawn to the lush greens and rich browns - earthy forest colors. And since I'm a lover of all things in nature, it should come as no surprise that I would choose these colors to start my Fall wardrobe. (Hmmm...when I think about it, I think that my color choices for my summer wardrobe were reminiscent of the ocean - deep turquoises, blues, etc.)


Autumn is all about the earthy smells and rich colors of changing leaves. Among my favorite trees is the magnificent Redwood. Though not deciduous, it's beauty can be enjoyed in all seasons, but particularly in Fall. Redwoods are conifers, which means they have cones and needle-like leaves. Their rich reddish-brown bark and deep green needles are right in my wheelhouse of color choices for Fall.

(These photos were taken in Laurel's yard in Fair Oaks. Lucky girl...)

With the cooler weather coming, I choose fabrics for the "basics" to start my Fall wardrobe - a lightweight jacket, tailored slacks, a wrap skirt to wear with tights and boots and a simple blouse.

The jacket: Vogue 8430 Marci Tilton

Vogue 8430 Mari Tilton Jacket pattern

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Deep brown

Boiled Wool

The slacks: Colette Patterns 1024 "Juniper"

Colette Juniper Pants Pattern

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Deep forest green

silk noil 

The wrap skirt: Very Easy Vogue 8835

Pale Sage wool crepe

Vogue 8835 skirt pattern

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The blouse: The Sewing Workshop Collection "Mixit Shirt, Top and Tank"

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silk print

It's a good start to the Daughter's Collection, Fall 2013, wouldn't you agree?

Things are already starting to come together in Laurel's "Sewing Factory"  We got off to a rocky start on the Fall collection with the myriad of August machine problems and blow-ups. She's definitely back on track - read about it on Laurel's Quill. I love Laurel's tenacity...after a couple of meltdowns, she started on the boiled wool jacket (watch for a future blog on boiled wool) and she whipped out the Mixit Top from The Sewing Workshop. 

Silk, especially the fabric with lycra in it, can be a little tricky to sew.  It's slippery, so to speak, and keeping it in control while sewing is not for the faint of heart.  That's why you should choose a simple pattern if it's your first time sewing stretch silk.

Love this little blouse.

After a little vacation hiatus, I'm back on track too. Stay tuned in for more of my Fall collection and fabric buying adventures!

Creatively Yours,

Suzan

aka FabricLady

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