FALL 2023 SEWING PLANS! | Pattern + fabric haul for autumn 🍁☕🍂

[@MadeByMelm]

Hi everyone, what are you planning to make this fall? Let me know below!😊🍁🍂🍃

[@EllenDick-r2v]

I have been sewing for 50+ years , what I am making this fall are a pair of camel wool dress pants and a loose plaid wool blazer

[@EllenDick-r2v]

Love the look of the Nova jacket

[@MadeByMelm]

@@EllenDick-r2v That is amazing that you have been sewing for 50+ years, you must be so skilled! And dress pants and a blazer sounds amazing! Goodluck with your fall sewing! 😊

[@patriciadoherty464]

I would go with the Nova coat. The other coat is blah.

[@MadeByMelm]

Thanks for your input!

[@rhondaa18]

I agree - Nova coat. I think the modern silhouette would pair better with your fabric. I think the Simplicity pattern with the fabric would lose the modernity.

[@bzzzbzzz89]

I would make the Simplicity pattern but with the length of the Nova coat. I think the collar just makes it more put together 🤗 Love all your projects and colour combos! 😍

[@MadeByMelm]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Stay tuned to see what I ended up doing with the coat...coming very soon in a new video 😊

[@jennifermaddock4382]

I like the collar on the Simplicity pattern.

[@MadeByMelm]

Same here, the collar is what drew me to the pattern! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@no.13baby]

I love videos like this. Also I love seeing your fabric choices

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you very much, I always find it fun to talk about my plans and show my fabrics as well! 😊

[@alig8530]

For your last two fabrics do consider a jacket. Either would make a really fun jacket.

[@MadeByMelm]

Oh good suggestion! They would certainly make a nice lightweight jacket. Thanks for watching!

[@kerrymcilwaine]

I watched your Ilford jacket vlog before watching this one. If you have plenty of the upholstery fabric left you could make an a line mini skirt to match your jacket for a very 1960s look suit x

[@MadeByMelm]

Omg, that is such a good idea! You are right, I have absolutely tons of fabric left! I was thinking of making another jacket but really who needs two floral jackets 🤣 your idea is great! 😊

[@michellerobinson2434]

Nova coat! The large flowers suit the boxy design as they will not be as “broken up” by collar and set in sleeves.

[@MadeByMelm]

Thanks for watching and for your input! 😊

[@SeamsterStudio2009]

I think the Simplicity coat pattern would work well with the floral fabric. I really like the idea of the sleeveless waist coat with the green plaid. I can't wait to see the chartreuse trousers. That's a perfect pattern for that fabric. Perfect pattern choice for the brown fabric. As far as the floral cotton poplin, I feel the first pattern and the vintage pattern would work best for those fabrics. Happy Stitching!

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you so much for your comment! I'm so excited to share all these projects soon 😊

[@annesmith6306]

To show off the beautiful floral fabric go with the Nova coat pattern .The florals may get lost on the other pattern.

[@MadeByMelm]

Thanks for commenting! I just finished the coat and the video is coming soon. The pattern I chose may be a surprise 😊

[@loribarton7480]

I think the coat would be great in the Simplicity pattern. I just started apparel sewing again. I bought 10 patterns, 5 shirts and 5 dresses. I plan to sew at least a crisp white blouse and a dress. I’m glad I just found your channel.

[@MadeByMelm]

Ooh have fun in your sewing endeavours! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

[@cltuck9251]

Can’t wait to see the finished vintage #3087!👍🏼🥰

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you, I am so excited about this project too! 😊

[@rockclimbing910910]

Nova coat!!! I love oversized floral coat

[@MadeByMelm]

Thanks for your input! 😊

[@nikkirose5727]

I’m keen to see how those daphna trousers work out in that beautiful colour 😊

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you! I'm planning on starting this project next 🤩

[@Lighthouse1852]

Only since you asked: Either of those coat patterns would work nicely for the floral brocade. It'll be fab. I prefer the Nova although I might round off the collar tips, I'm not sure the square points would lay nicely. The waistcoat. Have you seen some of the long vests that Trinny uses? She's the layering queen. Years ago when she was strictly about clothing styling she wore some long gilets with tall slits up the side seams. The slits made all the difference because they broke up the tall rectangular block shape, were less restrictive for walking, and introduced interesting peeks at the bottom layers. She often showed a long vest under a harmoniously colored long coat. The effect was a cool set of vertical columns: the blouse/turtleneck, the vest, and the coat. Beautiful, modern, and easy to switch up. Poplin. Have you been following Sewing and the City, Christine Lindebek? She creates chic modern dress patterns which look clean in solid fabric and completely different in her cool vintage fabrics. You might really enjoy her work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4HSn6iHrKunipY

[@MadeByMelm]

Wow, thank you so much for such a helpful comment! I definitely agree about the slits in the waistcoat, although I'll have to see if I'm brave enough to alter the pattern! And I have to check out the channel you recommended. Thanks so much! 😊

[@Lighthouse1852]

Trinny www.youtube.com/@TrinnyLondon/videos was one of the co-hosts of the original British show What Not To Wear which was copied here in the US later. 6-7 years ago she started a clothing stylist and skincare channel on KZbin. Her advice is size, color, age and income inclusive, although leans toward middle age. After a while she started up her own beauty product line, which unfortunately takes time away from the clothes styling content but I get it. You'll see she's is a big booster of women undergoing life changes, and female entrepreneurs in particular. On gilets and coats, I'll bet you could find examples using her channel search button. "Layering"? maybe. She often talks about the ideal placement of a coat waist button, shoulder shape, back shapes, hem, how to choose - which is terrific for any sewist to know since we can alter our patterns! Closet Confessions are my favorite type of episod. Also fascinating discussions about colors. Hope you find something thought provoking there. @@MadeByMelm

[@kgflcreations]

My vote is for the Nova Coat, and for the green check fabric, a Shacket could be nice too 😊😊. Thank you for sharing all your beautiful Fabric 👏👏👏👏

[@MadeByMelm]

After I posted this video, I started thinking more about shackets! Such a good idea! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@aslyn39]

Great presentation, you inspired me .

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you for such a kind comment! Glad you are feeling inspired 😊

[@corinnelaurin6242]

I'm excited to see the 3087 pattern come to life and what fabric and style you end up going with! Love your videos, can't wait for the next one 😊

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! 😊

[@TinyTele]

I'm excited about that vintage dress pattern

[@MadeByMelm]

Me too, it was such a great find! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@Bohosewdk]

Lovely plans! I especially love the coat fabric

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you so much! And that is a really good point about poly lining in winter coats - plus often the insulation is poly anyways! However I do often feel uncomfortable in poly pants, but hopefully this pair will be okay since they are so oversized! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment 😊

[@scribe6430]

I look forward to seeing those coats sewn up 🙂

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you very much! I am getting started on the floral one today!😊

[@cindy7702]

I love the look of the Nova coat... I've seen it made up and it is amazing....And WOW those green slacks.. Can hardly wait to see them >> Everything looks amazing

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you so much Cindy! I better start sewing so I can post all these projects soon 😊

[@KnitzyKitzy]

I like the simplicity coat more as it has longevity due to it’s classic silhouette, nova would become dated faster.

[@MadeByMelm]

Ooh good point, thanks for your insight!

[@aliciasinfinity]

I love making coats, too! They get so much wear :) Excited to see what you end up making :)

[@MadeByMelm]

I agree, and living in a colder climate, I like to have options to change up my outfits! Thanks for commenting! 😊

[@philippalincoln2262]

New to your channel (just subscribed!) and adore your plans, especially the coat. With such a striking fabric, I think you could make either coat but the Simplicity one might interrupt the pattern less x

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting ! I just finished up the coat and it will be the next video up on my channel 😊

[@nwinning]

Go with the Simplicity coat. The rounded lapels will marry well with the rounded floral print

[@MadeByMelm]

Very good point!

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

Such creativity!! I can’t choose so I know I’ll love them all!

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting 😊

[@threestitchcatery]

Mel: thanks for the video you have beautiful taste. I’m planning on making a pair of trousers . It’s nice to hear a Canadian sewing. I live outside of Toronto.

[@threestitchcatery]

Quick question how do you get Simplicity patterns?

[@cindy7702]

@@threestitchcatery Order them on line.... I'm in Canada too..near Hamilton

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you for watching, I'm so glad you liked it! You can order Simplicity patterns from their website here: simplicity.com/

[@threestitchcatery]

Thanks I was born and raised in Hamilton @@cindy7702

[@loreliemiller628]

Can’t wait see all your makes but especially your coats/vests! I’ve just got into making sweater vests and would love to make a coat. Love to see a fellow Canadian sewist!

[@MadeByMelm]

Thanks for your comment! I love meeting fellow Canadian sewists too! 😊

[@bohemiansusan2897]

Thanks for sharing and I hope that you have the time of your life sewing this fall. I plan on some black cargo pants made from a stretch cotton blend twill. I found beige with black and red stripes knit fabric and will make a boatneck top with 3/4 sleeves. Most of my newer stuff, I bought because I've been very sick for almost two years. Some from thrift and some from Walmart and Amazon. Once I get up and moving around then my weight will even out and more importantly I will be back in shape. I bought a black wool blend skirt and two wool blend vests. I plan on making an Edwardian wingtip collar shirt in beige to wear with my usual clothes. I blend period and modern clothing and enjoy myself.

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you so much for commenting! I'm sorry to hear about the illness you have been dealing with. But it sounds like you have some fun projects lined up for fall! I hope you enjoy your upcoming sewing projects 😊

[@bohemiansusan2897]

@@MadeByMelm I'm on the mend and am starting to walk again. It will be another two years until I can work again but I'm getting there. In the past two years, I had five very close calls with death. The doctors cannot explain how I got through it and then go on the mend, as folks with only 10% of my illnesses die. So I'm lucky. I miss in person interaction but online is doing OK. In a town of 40,000, I'm the only one who sews clothes consistently.

[@theresatumidajski5219]

So nice to support fellow Cdn! Love your video. Do u shop Fabricland in person? No stores in Toronto I thought.

[@MadeByMelm]

Hi fellow Canadian! 😊🍁 There is a new Fabricland at Bloor/Yonge, you can get off right at the Bloor-Yonge Subway station, it is very convenient! The prices are high but I noticed they have good sales. Happy fabric shopping!

[@wlmcfarl]

Great plans! Look forward to seeing your end results.

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊

[@15bloemetje15]

So cool you have vintage butterick pictures on your wall. Where did you get those?

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you! They are vintage Butterick magazine covers from the 1930s/1940s. I spent some time on the internet looking for pictures of vintage sewing magazines or patterns I liked, I digitally enhanced them, and then got them printed large-scale at my local photo shop! It wasn't too hard and I love how they turned out!

[@theresawagner2642]

Just watched your Fall plans. Anxious to see your lovely fabrics sewn up. I do have a quick question: I am looking for a cropped button shirt pattern, exactly like the blouse you have on in the video. May I ask if you made this, and if so, what pattern this is? Thanks so much. 🥰

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you for your comment! I didn't make the shirt I'm wearing (thrifted it recently), but similar patterns that come to mind are the Helen's closet Cameron button up OR Helen's closet Dawson top (this has a double-notched collar though), or the Fabrics-Store Noa shirt pattern (free! - you'd have to shorten the sleeves though). I haven't tried any of these yet so I can't personally recommend, but I've heard the Helen's closet patterns are well-drafted with good instructions! My shirt is made out of a silk, so you could probably get a similar effect with silk, rayon, viscose, etc 😊

[@erikao3982]

I made the simplicity 8797 coat, and it was huuuuuuge on me. I love wearing oversized clothes but this was just way too much. I made the size based on my measurements. Next time I will size down two sizes I think I’ve also made mc call’s 8420, and I love the sweater, but next time I’ll adjust the pattern slightly so that there aren’t exposed seams on the inside of the placket I love all of your ideas! I’m subscribing to you now!

[@MadeByMelm]

Oh thanks so much for your insight on those patterns! I always appreciate fit info before I cut into a pattern! Thanks for subscribing 😊

[@MsChaosbutterfly]

The Simplicity coat appears to have a seem down the front, which could disrupt the orange flower pattern. It's a rad fabric.

[@MadeByMelm]

Oh good point, it is such a large scale pattern a seam could really disrupt it. Thanks for the advice! 😊

[@TakemesomewhereniceMCR]

Hi! I’ve got a few of the Nova Coat sewn up. I’d just say if go ahead make the pockets deeper, my keys and phone keep falling out! It’s a great pattern and I absolutely love making it!. In fact I’m going to make a dressy white one for Christmas!! Looking forward to seeing what you make. 😎

[@MadeByMelm]

Thanks so much for the advice! Ooh I am very curious about that project, I can see it being really wearable for the Christmas season! Have fun with it!

[@theresatumidajski5219]

R there regular fabric swaps regularly in TO downtown?

[@MadeByMelm]

To my knowledge this was a one-time swap, it was organized by @_abbymakes on instagram! So I would suggest to follow her as they were talking about planning another one soon.

[@whatnow8362]

I did t know fabricland had an online store. I can’t find it though. Can you post a link to where you bought the brown lining please.

[@MadeByMelm]

Yes, the online version is called Fabricville (although I am fairly sure they are the same parent company). fabricville.com/

[@alig8530]

How do you work with the rib knit? I have tried working with rib knit and every time the garment « grows » on me and ends up being too large (even on tried and true patterns that fit me when made in a more stable knit).

[@MadeByMelm]

Good question - I am still figuring this out as well. This time around, I ironed the fabric first (on low) to sort of pre-stretch it a bit before cutting out my pieces. I am also sewing a smaller size keeping in mind the stretch. I am planning to pay around with stabilizing my seams with a knit interfacing as well, to help avoid them stretching out. I will let you know in a future video if that works out!

[@theresatumidajski5219]

Nova coat drafted better.

[@MadeByMelm]

It does look like a really well-drafted pattern for sure, I agree!