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How to Plan a Handmade Fall Capsule Wardrobe

TomKat Stitchery

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In today’s video, I am walking you through my official 21-piece Fall Capsule Wardrobe. I’m sharing the exact sewing patterns and gorgeous fabrics I have lined up to make this season, plus showing you how I'm "shopping my closet" for ready-to-wear and past makes to perfectly round out my collection.
This entire capsule is actually designed and anchored around a very special project: my long-cherished Dolce & Gabbana wool double gauze fabric from Mendel Goldberg, which I'm finally cutting into for the True Bias Tobie bomber jacket! Whether you're looking for practical garment sewing inspiration, pattern matching tips, or confidence to sew your own intentional wardrobe, I hope this gives you the spark you need for your autumn making.
What are your sewing plans for the upcoming season? Let me know in the comments below!
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Fabrics and Patterns:
Closet Core Core T-shirt: https://closetcorepatterns.com/collec...
Love Notions Serenade Top*: https://www.lovenotions.com/product/s...
True Bias Brynn Top: https://truebias.com/products/brynn-c...
Cashmerette Grafton Turtleneck*: https://www.cashmerette.com/products/...
Peach Stof Cotton/Spandex Jersey: https://www.universityofsewing.com/sh...
Seamwork Elli Henley*: https://colettemedia.pxf.io/VOvzJM
Olive Stof Cotton/Spandex Jersey: https://www.universityofsewing.com/sh...
Cashmerette Vernon*: https://www.cashmerette.com/products/...
Chartreuse Cotton: https://www.universityofsewing.com/sh...
Pattern Emporium Sweet Talker*: https://patternemporium.com/products/...
Cashmerette Brookhaven*: https://www.cashmerette.com/products/...
Closet Core Adriana Shorts: https://closetcorepatterns.com/collec...
Closet Core Frank Jeans: https://closetcorepatterns.com/produc...
Olive Twill: https://www.universityofsewing.com/sh...
Beige Denim: https://www.universityofsewing.com/sh...
Stay Stitch Pattern Co. Coco Bias Skirt: https://www.etsy.com/listing/12304042...
Love Notions Bluegrass Dress*: https://www.lovenotions.com/product/b...
True Bias Tobie Jacket: https://truebias.com/products/tobie-j...
Navy Corduroy: https://www.universityofsewing.com/sh...
Floral Lining Fabric: https://www.universityofsewing.com/sh...
Love Notions Clef Jacket*: https://www.lovenotions.com/product/c...
What I’m Wearing:
Love Notions Summer Basics Tank*: https://www.lovenotions.com/product/s...
Closet Core Zelda Skirt: https://closetcorepatterns.com/collec...
Lipstick: Ilia Color Block Lipstick in Rococco
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19 Comments

@JuneGaffney 3 days ago

Ahhh, Stof. Very ltd supply here. Never see the solids. Lasts forever, great feel. I love when you show a pic of you in each piece as you chat about them. Even though I've watched the other vids it's a great reminder of how they look. All the best with your sewing, look forward to seeing your pieces.

@sharonl3250 3 days ago

I can’t wait to see your new fall makes. You’re going to have a gorgeous capsule. But, I can hardly stand waiting to see your jacket with the precious fabric. I just know it is going to be stunning. I can’t wait to see pictures when it is done.

@JackieWoodlee 4 days ago

This vlog and information was amazing! I've dreamt of making a capsule wardrobe, but still feel totally overwhelmed. I'll be re-watching, and re-watching this vlog! Also, that precious fabric is INSANELY GORGEOUS!!!

@lynnm.johnson5755 4 days ago

I totally agree with you about shopping with your colors. It makes eliminating items one is considering easy if they aren't in your colors

@victoriahannah1633 4 days ago

Some really beautiful pieces.

@juliebeech4344 4 days ago

I love your plans for your Fall capsule and really am enjoying the beautiful greens. Your olive bias skirt is a real stunner and is going to go with so many of these items. Can’t wait to see your Precious Fabric jacket!

@craftymystic4868 4 days ago

Love all these plans, I’ve got some of that wool silk knit from Surge, I bought 5 yards, panicked when I saw it was the last they had of this knit so bought it all. I have a purchased wool silk knit top I’ve worn for years, and was thrilled to find it at all (in my color!) as a fabric I can do anything I choose to make.

@maggiesanderson818 3 days ago

I just found your channel and love the vlog. Thanks for the pdf. I definitely like the idea of using my colours (winter) to create great combinations. Also I was admiring your lovely skirt and then found out it’s the Zelda skirt. Looks fab. I have the pattern all cut out and must include it in my upcoming new makes for autumn/fall. 😊

@SewFelicia 4 days ago

❤❤

@sammc324 4 days ago

I'm excited to see what you make of the frankie jeans! I've had my eye on that pattern for a while but always have such a rough time fitting pants that I'm a bit scared to "waste" fabric on them. I love the way you shopped your closet for this I might give that a try

@sherifetter6885 3 days ago

What plays into your decision to use a paper printed pattern vs projector

@virginiakillough3284 4 days ago

What do you wear on your legs with dresses and skirts in the winter?

@tamlcrucey 3 days ago

Love your skirt, what pattern is it?

@lauriemarsh6600 3 days ago

Help! I was making a button down for my fall wardrobe out of a viscose( which) I don’t use often. It is very lightweight and as I was pressing the placket, it pulled and created a hole on the side that would be the buttonholes. It is a border print that I used the most of. I don’t have enough to cut a new side front or placket. Any thoughts on how I might patch it? The left side could be the top with buttonholes…. Thanks in advance for your help! Much appreciated!

@ginabisaillon2894 4 days ago

I wish I were a redhead and could wear all those gorgeous colors! I'm a natural brunette turned gray mostly white and apart from black and gray and white, I wear a little red. Don't have space for a lot of clothes so everything has to go with everything!

@ppuyle1 4 days ago

Love all your Fall modules! I can’t wait to hear what you think about the Frankie jeans. They are high on my list too. Would you share the brand of the RTW wide leg jeans you bought? I tend to like the brands you buy….i have a similar body shape. I’m heading to the website to snag the worksheets! Thank you for doing that! ❤

@heidiwolfgang45 4 days ago

You are using woven fabrics with knit patterns ?

@helenwood3199 4 days ago

At 10:15...I think you mean "eager to see" whereas "anxious" implies ill at ease.

@ginabisaillon2894 4 days ago

Pants are something I never make and always buy because I can just walk into a store and choose any pants and they fit. I don't understand why pattern makers can't design pants that fit me, there's nothing weird about my figure.