Five NEW sewing patterns I want to make for Autumn/Winter 2022

[@ronilev33]

I made the Tilly and the Buttons trousers and I love them. The instructions make it easy.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Tilly instructions are always great aren’t they. That’s good to know thank you x

[@threadtherapy251]

I think you’ll like the Jessa trousers, they are pretty high waisted, make sure whatever fabric you use has a little bit of stretch in it. I’ve got a pair that I wear a lot and plan to grab some corduroy with stretch in for autumn.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Yes I’m a little worried they’ll be too high! I’ll have to toile them I think ugh 😩 😂! Cord ones will be lovely x

[@hoppaheedahoe2581]

Nice choices. I think I will narrow my list to 5. I just want to sew everything. I have slowed down and made nice items with nice fabrics too. I enjoy the slow process and enjoy the quality better. I want to learn to use my serger.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

That's my problem too, I'm not saying I won't make more than this but I want to be more focussed :) You'll love your serger x

[@marygreen7225]

A busy season ahead Sally. Lovely selection of styles and patterns. Happy sewing.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Yes I think I’m giving myself a challenge arent I haha! I’m excited though, thank you for watching xx

[@stephaniegarcia9760]

I started off making the Anthea Blouse as written, but used a cotton something or another in my stash and I didn't love it. So before I finished it, I swapped it for the hacked version and it was magical how lovely it was. I've made the hacked Anthea twice now, but really want to make it a third time in a more quality fabric. Love your pattern choices for your Autumn & Winter sewing!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah that’s good to know thank you! I love both versions but I think the hacked might be best for me. Thank you for watching x

[@thenorthernsewist]

These makes sound lovely, I’m particularly interested to see your maxi shirt dress. 😀😘

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you I’m excited to try that one xx

[@sewvintageglamwithunadoyle2775]

That viscose crepe is a good idea. I really want to make some long sleeve blouses and wear a waistcoat over them but was concerned about cold arms… Look forward to hearing if it worked!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Cold arms is always a concern for me I really feel the cold so end up spending most of winter in cosy knits! A waistcoat sounds like it would look lovely though x

[@Beacreative1]

Great choices for fall/winter sewing. I have made some of the Atelier Jupe patterns and I thoroughly enjoyed sewing them. The name of the knitting pattern is hungarian and means ❤ love.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah that’s good to know thank you I’m excited to give them a try x

[@thegirlwithdustonherface]

I need a trench coat too. The one you chose looks both chic and casual. If I make one, it’ll be made from a viscose twill- drapey with substance. The one item for sure that I am making during winter is the Morgan jeans by Closet Core. I’ve bought the whole denim kit, pattern and some heavyweight, no stretch recycled denim from Core fabrics. They will be my first proper pair of jeans so I’m gonna go slow and make sure I get it right WITH a toile. I never toile anything but I’m in close to $100 for all the material so… there’s that!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I think a twill will work really well, drape will make it feel more casual I think. Those jeans sound like a good autumn challenge, I know what you mean about toiling I hate it but I think I'll need to with this trench too. Thank you for watching x

[@pamchamberlin6703]

Great pattern ideas! I bought some stone-colored canvas to make a jeans type jacket for fall. A first for me.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

That sounds like it will be lovely I hope you enjoy sewing it up xx

[@knottygnome]

i definitely think you can wear a trench with a more casual lifestyle. i wear mine all the time in the spring and fall. thanks for sharing the RTS pattern--i hadn't seen that one.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

That’s good to know! I’m looking forward to trying the Jack Trench 😊 x

[@annematthews4643]

Totally agree re wide leg/boot cut trousers👍🏻. An animal print shirt dress would be awesome 👏🏻👏🏻. Looking forward to seeing your makes Sally

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you the trousers will definitely be a challenge!! Thanks so much for watching xx

[@nancycraig8483]

Good choices and good advice to sew less but quality. Looking forward to seeing the trench coat and blouse

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I think this is definitely something I need to adhere to more, I'm glad you like what I've chosen. Thank you for watching :) xx

[@caronlever2019]

Great vlog thank you for sharing your brill ideas

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much for watching xx

[@annettecowburn1096]

Great plans Sally, the trench would be a fabulous project to work on. Can't wait to see those plans come together.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I am a little nervous of that one but I think it’ll be good for me!! Thanks so much for watching xx

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much I’m nervous and excited for the trench I think it’ll be a challenge haha xx

[@christineevans2679]

I do like the look of that coat! ❤

[@shif7905]

Hi Sally! About the anthea blouse hacked version. She has blogpost about it which you can follow. I don’t think there is an add on for that ruffle collar. But the blogpost has the measurements for it.

[@shif7905]

Also I followed the same steps and hacked the Norma blouse pattern to get the look.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you, thats helpful xx

[@houseinnorthcarolina9439]

Sally, These sound like a great choice of patterns for fall. I'm looking forward to seeing you make them and your material choices. Suzanne

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much for watching I'll be sure to keep you updated :) xx

[@janspenno2241]

Love your atelier brunette fabric. My personal preference would be to make the unadulterated anthea blouse to showcase the fabric and it would be so autum wearable without amending.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

You might have a good point there I’ll have to have a think. Thanks so much for watching and for your thoughts 😊 x

[@alisonkirk5720]

Love your plans Sally and your trench coat will be a good piece to get up your skills! I love your Anthea blouse and think that fabric will be perfect. I agree with trying a pair of trousers. I have never made a fly zip or anything like that so they would be good for experience. My favourite for autumn are always dresses in midi length to wear with boots and I don’t like buttons all the way down as my work has cupboards which catch in the spaces 😂 so the Lyra is good for me or something similar. Can’t wait to see how you get on. My Whitmoor is nearly finished in red Axis worsted wool which is so cosy I will need a dress to match! I will knit another one in fluffy wool and am going to Yarndale at the weekend so will buy some there. Good luck with your plans xx

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Dresses are so comfortable aren't they, I'm struggling to contemplate wearing jeans yet! I'm looking forward to the challenge of these new makes. Your Whitmoor sounds lovely I really need to try the sweater version at some point too! Thank you so much for watching xx

[@ann-mariesews5172]

You have found some lovely patterns there. The Anthea blouse hack is gorgeous and the jumper dress is lovely too

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much I’m glad you like them x

[@emmawarner2465]

Great plans, love this time of year too!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Autumn is the best isn’t it! Thank you for watching x

[@debsmadethis]

Super plans. Loooove your last years stripey jumper too ! Ponte might work for your trousers ? (think FPC Joans) Love a shirt dress too.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much! Oh yes I hadn't thought of using ponte I bet they would be super comfy! Thanks for watching xx

[@jennistevenson796]

I really want to make a ranunculus thiss winter

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Is that the knitted sweater? x

[@beachblu6953]

A good mix of patterns to challenge yourself and yourself or get sew-jo back, I find, Autumn is my favourite season red leaves cooler weather but for us it begins late March in Australia 😀 happy sewing

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Yes I suppose you are the opposite to us here aren't you! I'm glad you like the patterns I'm excited to get on with them now x

[@Bohosewdk]

I think you will look amazing in those garments! However instead of matching black with black, try navy and warm brown. I think that combo will look stunning on you with your colours. :-) This winter I all about sewing jeans and knitting sweaters. I'm trying a new to me pattern company (I'm making I AM Sunshine jeans) and I'm quite excited to see how they turn out. Just need to lengthen them about 2-3 inches :-D

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

That’s a new brand of sewing pattern to me thank you for sharing I hope you enjoy making them. Thank you for the colour advice I usually go for navy but struggle with tight and boot colours? Navy and brown sounds lovely together xx

[@Kiki_Reborn]

I’m currently sewing a dungeree dress in corduroy, and I definitely have a shirt dress on the list for Autumn.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

That sounds perfect for autumn! Shirt dresses are lovely aren't they x

[@susankidd9963]

Looking forward to seeing all the makes I’m sure whatever you make will be beautiful. Love the little dress you have on it’s so pretty.x

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much I hope I manage with the more difficult makes eek!! Thank you I do love the print of this dress. Thank you for watching xx

[@MountainAccentsSewing]

I really enjoyed seeing your plans. I have made a Ready to Sew pattern before but not the trenchcoat. I love that style. I am currently working on the Atelier Jupe Tilde Shirt Dress, and I believe I am going to love it. It is maxi length. This is my second Atelier Jupe pattern. ❤️

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you for watching! I hope your Tilde dress turns out lovely and good to hear the length is maxi I’m sure I’ll need to shorten it a little anyway haha x

[@sewvintageglamwithunadoyle2775]

I agree. I made a fab (Charm Patreon) Skipper dress in a royal blue ponte roma but it’s pilled terribly 😞 To be fair, it was a wearable toile but I think I’ll see if I can get a better quality version and repeat.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Oh no! I hope you manage to recreate your perfect version xx

[@sarahthesecretsewer396]

I love the Anthea blouse! It’s might even be my most used pattern 🤔 I’ve got 3 blouses, a straight forward one, and then two of the hacks. Two were made with cotton poplin and one in cotton lawn(that’s my favourite) . I then made the hacked version in viscose for my daughter, and used viscose and the hacked version as a pattern mash up for your competition. It’s a really lovely pattern, an enjoyable make. The only thing I would say is it comes up quite large. I’m quite big, bust 44”. I made the 18 first and it was unwearable it was so big, so I went down a size. They’re still quite large. I’ve just made the dress version in a size 14 and it’s much better. My daughter is a size 12 in rtw, I made her the size 10 and it’s plenty big enough. Hope that helpful. Look forward to seeing your version x

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah that’s good to know thank you! I keep wondering whether I should make the standard version now rather than the hacked as it might be better for autumn and as someone else pointed out it would show off the fabric much better. Hmm good for thought. Thank you for watching xx

[@donnabronner4837]

Love the trench. I'm still waffling on what to make with SHJ knit. Now I'm thinking Metra blazer. Will Cuppa look like a bathrobe?

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Cuppa?? A blazer will be lovely :) Thank you for watching xx

[@caroltye2684]

I love your pattern choices. I’m just about to make my first fitted trousers too. Never done a fly zip, so will be following your progress with interest x

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ooh it’s scary isn’t it! I need the challenge though I think. Good luck with yours too what are you making? X

[@caroltye2684]

Peppermint wide leg pants🤞🤞

[@fionnualaryan7584]

Thank you I missed your vide

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you for watching ❤️ x

[@theoccasionalstitcher]

Thank you for the great autumn inspiration 😊 x

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much for watching xx

[@cathie1022]

Great selection of patterns and they will definitely keep you busy! Some challenging ones there. Speaking of short dresses - have you seen the new Sew Over It Nicole dress? Looks amazing! Right up my street

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Funnily enough that pattern came out the day after I filmed this video! It looks lovely doesn't it, I think I'm still set on the Tilde for now but I'll definitely try the Nicole at some point. Thank you for watching xx

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

Thank you very muchXXX

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you for watching xx

[@sewsarahstitch]

Lovely pattern suggestions. Peppermint magazine has the free jersey dress which is very similar to the style arc one you showed here 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Oh thank you I'll look that one up! I'm glad you like the suggestions xx

[@thebrumstitcher495]

Love the trench coat pattern! An Anthea blouse and dress is in my autumn plans too, great seeing your plans 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

OOh great minds ;) I hope you have fun making your Anthea blouse too. Thank you for watching xx

[@RachelBearn]

I was just about to make the Anthea blouse and now I’ve seen the back I NEED to make that version instead 😆 So pretty! Can’t wait to see your version!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Oh my I'm so confused about which version to make. I want to make both now on further thought haha! I think I'll just have to make both, I'll look forward to seeing yours too x

[@evasaker2476]

Thanks for sharing all your plans! The hacked Anthea blouse with long sleeves is going to be gorgeous in that fabric you showed 🤩 I’m all into pinafores for the autumn, I recently made the York from Helen’s Closet for the first time and used a bold print home decor fabric from Selfmade and I LOVE it! Must make another 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

That sounds amazing!! I love pinafores too I love the Tilly Olive one I’d like to make that one day. Thank you for watching xx

[@michelleb8614]

Love your videos. I find them very calming. I love how considered you are about what to make and how you take your time making the right thing perfectly. Me on the other hand buying all the fabric, all the wool to make all the things 😬. Ps. We are knitters 25% off at the mo!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Haha well it’s taken me a while to be more sensible about what I buy and it’s mainly because I can’t stand having a lot of stuff, I have no room to put it. Thanks for the heads up about WAK off to browse now 😜 x

[@india1422]

I regard myself as a casual dresser- leggings and sweatshirts, T-shirts and such. I think you are a very smart dresser. Not overly formal, but lovely. I’m recovering from cancer treatment and when I look in the mirror I see a stranger. I’m inspired by your videos and to make for the new me. What I really want to wear,not what I think I should.

[@christinawelton9689]

Where did you get the tag you have attached to your fabric?

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

From Amazon, they are called kraft tags I believe xx

[@debbiebrooks6487]

If you want a very easy way to sew a fly go to Tomkat Stitchery on KZbin. I use this method all the time and works perfectly. I actually had a pair of jeans that fit me perfectly and when they where a bit worn I took them to pieces (took a long time, but well worth it) and used to make a pattern of well fitting jeans. 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much for this I’ll definitely be looking it up when I eventually come to make them 😊 xx