Next Up ~ A Fall/Winter Wardrobe

Can you imagine I planned this wardrobe in the midst of the hot, hot weather that was here in August on the East Coast?!  The September issues were arriving in mailboxes and Fall 2012 clothing was being touted everywhere, so of course, my thoughts were on cooler temps.  Now that the temperatures are actually lower and more comfortable, I'm really getting excited about sewing this new wardrobe.

First of course, I need to share a little fabric p*rn....

The inspiration sweater knit 

A black/grey wool crepe & the muddy brown 

wool crepe for the bottom basics

a silk multi print purchased during 

my Chicago jaunt 

This wardrobe is a little more comprehensive than the other two wardrobes I've sewn this year and I plan on sewing this into next year...so it will be a true fall/winter wardrobe.  Here are the patterns that I will be using....

Simplicity 5914

Vogue 8828

Vogue 8208 - OOP

Simplicity 2154

Finally a detailed list of the garments I want to sew:

1. A cardigan using Burda 8869 from the brown abstract sweater knit
2. Brown wool crepe Military Jacket from Vogue 8208 - OOP
3. Brown wool crepe lined TNT pants
4. Brown wool crepe lined Simplicity 5914 - TNT pattern last sewn 9/09
5. Brown wool crepe Vogue 8828 dress - short sleeve version
6. Gray wool crepe Simplicity 2958 jacket - last sewn 3/11
7. Gray wool crepe lined TNT pants
8. Gray wool crepe lined Vogue 1247 skirt - last sewn 5/11
9. Gray wool crepe Vogue 8828 - sleeveless version
10. Chocolate Ponte Knit Cardigan Butterick 5760
11. Chocolate Ponte Knit TNT Skirt with a front flap
12. Silk multi-print Chocolate for Simplicity 2154
13. Scraps from brown & wool crepe for Vogue 8786 dress

This works out to 2 jackets, 2 pairs of pants, 3 skirts, 2 cardigans, 3 dresses, and a blouse.  The plan allows for the fact that I have loads of twinsets and turtlenecks in my closet so there is no need to make alot of tops.  Also please note, that most of my pieces will be made from actual patterns that you can buy or already own, that way you can make your own versions or sew along with me!

I'm sure that I will make a few different pieces in, around, and between this wardrobe because sewing a few things that catch my fancy means that I don't feel stifled by my list...tho' truly I can't wait to add these new pieces to my closet.  

Now here is my quandary, you know how I like to name my collections...well I just can't think of a name for this one.  So I'm appealing to you my readers ~ to "Name my Collection".  Leave your suggestions below by Monday at noon EST, and I will review them & pick one.  For your trouble, a small gift will be offered.  A new roll of Hug Snug rayon seam tape in brown (well of course!) will be sent to the person whose title I choose!

Okay, get to naming...and as always, more later!