Fall Style Blog Tour Recap 2017

Talk about inspiration overload! Last weekend we wrapped up two amazing weeks of fall sewing and style inspiration. Each seamstress selected fabrics from our fall collection and created their own unique look for fall. Our favorite part? Seeing each of their personalities shine through in their projects and their beautiful photos.

Here is a look back at each of the stops. We have also included links to all of the patterns and fabrics used for easy reference all in one place! Revisit some of your favorite looks or discover one you maybe missed.


Day 1 – Style Maker Fabrics

Each season we kick things off on the Style Maker blog! This year we experimented with the return of the leisure suite, elevating a cozy sweatshirt and sweatpants with some unexpected fabric choices. Read all about it HERE.

Style Maker Fabrics | SMF Fall Style Tour 2017

Patterns: Gemma Sweater by Named | Ruri Sweatpants by Named

Fabrics: Stretch Velour | Stretch Double Twill Suiting


Day 2 – Chalk and Notch

Next we visited Gabriela, designer behind Chalk and Notch patterns. She took her fall sewing to the max and actually created her own mini capsule wardrobe. We can’t wait to see how she mixes and matches each piece this season! Learn more about it HERE.

Chalk and Notch | SMF Fall Style Tour 2017

Patterns: Hacked Panama Tee by Alina Design CoLander Pant by True Bias | Lodo Dress by True Bias | Self Drafted Cardigan

Fabrics: Agate Scuba Knit | Stretch Denim| Speckle Sweater Knit


Day 3 – ThreadBear Garments

Essence of style! Leslie hit it out of the park with her killer moto-style jacket in cozy sweatshirt fleece and designer denim. Then, to top things off she wowed everyone with her stipe matching skills on her Ebony Tee for a second fall look. Read more about each HERE.

ThreadBear Garments | SMF Fall Style Tour 2017

Patterns: Mai Zip Jacket by Named | Ebony Tee by Closet Case

Fabrics: Designer Stretch Denim | Sweatshirt Fleece | Mini Stripe Jersey Knit 


Day 4 – Handmade by Lara Liz

Looking for some great fall layers, Lara sewed up three wardrobe basics that she can mix with any number of other pieces all season long. Each piece is beautiful on its own, but aren’t they even more stunning together?! Learn more in her post HERE.

Handmade by Lara Liz | SMF Fall Style Tour 2017

Patterns: Alberta Street Pencil Skirt by Sew House 7 | Gemma Tank by Made by Rae | Cocoon Cardigan by Patterns for Pirates

Fabrics: Rose Printed Stretch Denim | Sueded Modal Shirting| Sweatshirt Fleece


Day 5 – The Doing Things Blog

On Day 5 Tori, of The Doing Things Blog, shared two amazing fall looks in soft drapey rayons. To ease into her fall sewing she started with a simple but stylish pullover top that she can easily dress up or down for whatever fall brings. For her second look, Tori turned things up a notch with this gorgeous wrap dress! Find out more about both looks HERE.The Doing Things Blog | SMF Fall Style Tour 2017

Patterns: M7534 by McCalls | Lou Box Top by Sew DIY

Fabrics: Floral Rayon Challis | Sueded Modal Shirting


Day 6 – Girls in the Garden

Next up Lori, of Girls in the Garden, wowed everyone with her pattern matching skills on this Vogue jacket. Such a cool use of this jacquard woven and aren’t the colors gorgeous? Read more about the extra details she included in her jacket and her matching knit top HERE.

Girls in the Garden | SMF Fall Style Tour 2017

Patterns: V9275 by Vogue | Ruched-T by Angela Wolf

Fabrics: Patchwork Jacquard | Bamboo Jersey Knit


Day 7 – Goodbye Valentino

One of the favorite stops on the tour this season! Sarah, of Goodbye Valentino, sewed up this cozy boucle cardigan you can’t help but want to snuggle up in. She even had enough fabric left over to sew up a second look and we aren’t sure which we like better! Find out more in her post HERE.

Goodbye Valentino | SMF Fall Style Tour 2017

Patterns: M6844 by McCalls | Esme Knit Top by Style Arc

Fabric: Boucle Sweater Knit


Day 8 – Straight Stitch Designs

More fall layers! Kimberly, designer behind Straight Stitch Designs, sewed up three separates she can enjoy all season. She experimented with different colors and textures and the results are amazing! Check out more photos and get all the info on each piece HERE.

Straight Stitch Designs | SMF Fall Style Tour 2017

Patterns: Morris Blazer by Grainline Studio | Wedgwood Skirt by Straight Stitch Designs | Montlake Tee by Straight Stitch Designs

Fabrics: Herringbone Flannel Suiting | Suede Modal Shirting | Speckle Jersey Knit


Day 9 – Inside the Hem

For Day 9 on the tour Lindsey, of Inside the Hem, shared her video post of this striking color blocked ponte dress. This color combo and graphic design are perfect for fall and doesn’t the unique construction look fun to sew? Get lots of tips and more info in her post HERE.

Added bonus! In case you missed it, Lindsey also helped us launch our fall fabric collection with another one of her epic swatch review videos. Check it out HERE.

Inside the Hem | SMF Fall Style Tour 2017

Pattern: V1555 by Vogue

Fabrics: Various Ponte Knits


Day 10 – Brittany J Jones

Next up, Brittany shared two pieces perfect for her fun urban style! Both pattern/fabric combinations are spot on and those colors are gorgeous. Learn more in her written/video post HERE.Brittany J Jones | SMF Fall Style Tour 2017

Patterns: S8060 by Simplicity | S8418 by Simplicity

Fabrics: Soft Tencel Twill | Cross Weave Nylon Twill Coating


Day 11 – Sew MarieFleur

For Day 11 we jumped across the Atlantic and visited Fleurine, of Sew MarieFleur, amid the incredible Norwegian scenery! She shared a gorgeous floral dress full of the autumn colors you can’t help but love this season. And doesn’t her cocoon cardigan look cozy?! Get lots of great tips on how to make both patterns even better for the cooler weather in her post HERE.

Sew MarieFleur | SMF Fall Style Tour 2017

Patterns: Carrie Cardigan by Delia Creates | Adrift Dress by Papercut

Fabrics: Textured Boucle Sweater Knit | Autumn Floral Rayon Crepe


Day 12 – Cookin’ & Craftin’

Excited to be sewing for “true” fall weather again, Meg shared this amazing funnel neck dress. For extra warmth in the cold New England winters, she paired it with this stunning drape front jacket. Great pieces on their own and even better together! Read more in her post HERE.

Cookin and Craftin | SMF Fall Style Tour 2017

Patterns: Neenah Dress by Seamwork | Estelle Ponte Jacket by Style Arc

Fabrics: Ponte Knit Solid | Herringbone Wool Double Knit


Day 13 – Made by Rae

Last but not least! Rae, founder of Made by Rae, shared two variations on her Beatrix pullover. The first is a straight forward take on the pattern but it shines in this gorgeous wine colored rayon crepe. The second offers playful bell sleeves in elegant winter white. Learn more about each look in her posts HERE and HERE.

Made by Rae | SMF Fall Style Tour 2017

Pattern: Beatrix Pullover Top (2 ways)

Fabrics: Romantic Floral Rayon Crepe | Rayon Shirting


A huge thank you goes to all the amazing seamstresses that joined us for our style tour this season! We can’t help but admire all of your talents and creativity and we are so happy you could join us. To everyone that followed along with us, we can’t thank you enough for all your support! Hopefully you got some ideas, found some new patterns or just got inspired to sew this season.

Happy Sewing!

P.S. Spring Style Tour 2018 coming in March!

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