What kinds of jackets should you sew for fall?
Summer isn’t over yet, but it’s time to start thinking about your fall jackets! These are pieces that require a bit of preparation to find the right fabric and cut it carefully. They can sometimes be a bit tedious to put together.
Here are a few ideas to help you fill out your fallto-do list!
A fitted blazer
For several years now, blazers have been worn oversized to create elegant, relaxed silhouettes. This fall, they’ll be worn fitted at the waist again. That won’t stop you from pairing them with jeans and sneakers for a casual look.
To sew a beautiful tailored jacket, you can follow the Ginger pattern from Les Patronnes. The bottom of the jacket is slightly flared, giving it a very modern look.
To sew this type of garment, it’s best to already have some sewing experience so you can understand the jacket’s construction, with all its panels. However, it’s not the most complex to assemble, since it doesn’t have a collar—which eliminates one of the major technical challenges of making blazers.
For this project, you’ll need a fairly thick fabric: tweed, plaid wool, corduroy…
A cropped jacket
This fall’s biggest trend will be the cropped jacket—that is, a short one. It will be worn with jeans or high-waisted pants to elongate the silhouette.
To keep up with this seasonal trend, you could, for example, make the “Snap” jacket from Moi je Couds, which will give you a very modern look. If you still find it too long, you can shorten it slightly. Ideally, the elastic at the bottom of the jacket should sit at or just below the navel. Allow for some extra room so it’s slightly oversized, and sew it using gabardine or fairly supple denim.
When it comes to color, you can choose a beautiful olive green or forest green fabric—two colors that will be on trend this fall.
If you want to sew a cropped jacket quickly, you can also make the “Monet” pattern from Les Patronnes, which doesn’t present any major technical challenges. You’ll likely need to shorten it by a few centimeters. You can use a cropped garment you already have in your closet as a guide.
This pattern can be sewn using a pretty reversible quilted fabric.
A brocade jacket
Brocade fabric is set to be all the rage this fall! It’s the perfect way to add a touch of sparkle to all your outfits. This decorative fabric, recognizable by its intricate patterns embellished with metallic threads, is traditionally made of silk. Today, more affordable versions made of synthetic materials are also available.
If you use this fabric, you’ll end up with a very striking piece that you can wear with a solid-colored outfit or dress.
For example, you could make the Arybelle jacket from Comme une Fleur. Its elegant silhouette will pair perfectly with this fabric.
If you’d rather pair it with a longer style, go for ” Julia” by Clématisse Pattern instead.
A shepherd’s jacket
The shepherd’s jacket—made from plush or sherpa fabric, or a beautiful printed quilted cotton—will be back in style this year. It’s the perfect piece to wear in between seasons with a sweater when the weather is still mild, and then in winter under a coat.
The Cérès pattern from Le Graouly qui coud can be adapted to the fabric of your choice as well as your skill level. If you’re a beginner, you can skip the lining and hood steps to make a simplified version. It’s a great way to learn how to apply bias tape and sew patch pockets!
A bomber jacket
A staple of the mid-season wardrobe, the bomber jacket keeps coming back into style! Once again this season, we’ll be seeing plenty of this loose-fitting jacket that’s cinched at the waist.
If you’d like to make this piece, which will last you for years to come, Klafoutis’s Amande pattern offers several patterns for men, women, and children. As with the blazer, it’s best to have some sewing experience, since this pattern involves some fairly detailed finishing touches: attaching ribbing to the collar and cuffs, inserting the zipper…
The bomber jacket can be made from a wide variety of fabrics: faux leather, suede-like fabric, quilted cotton, jacquard, and more. It’s up to you to decide what look you want your jacket to have!
What about you? Are you going to sew some jackets for fall—for yourself or your loved ones?
