Mornings are getting chillier down here in Christchurch, and there’s pears and apples and walnuts falling almost everywhere on my daily jaunts out-and-about with the dog. What a great time to roundup some autumn-inspired blog posts from years past!
Big Pocket Patterns
I purposefully mention nature’s bounty as we head into autumn- I keep finding blackberries and walnuts on my walks, but you really do need some big pockets (and several of them) to capture everything.
Other roundups you might like
- Autumnal sewing patterns from Aotearoa designers
- Cosy autumn sewing
- Knit tops for winter layers
- Outer layer sewing
- Rainwear sewing patterns
- Full list of NZ pattern designers
- Patterns for boiled wool fabric
Quilted Jackets
What better time of the year to be quilting an outer layer?! The project will keep you cosy while you’re sewing it and then you’ll be wearing it in time for winter!
Cosy fabric in NZ
It’s always a good time to remind you about my list of online shops in NZ where you can buy garment fabric!
- Miss Maude has a delightful selection of corduroy
- Bright pink lightweight boiled wool on sale at ForFabricsSake
- This is my favourite merino- it’s from The Merino Collective
- This $12per metre merino would make great under layers
- Jump on the pointelle bandwagon with OTY Fabrics
- Rainwear fabric in So Many Shades
- Designer deadstock from Harmer & Huff
Shackets
Will the shacket still be the perfect look for this winter? Even if they’re not in the shops, they can still be on your body through the power of sewing!
Chore Jackets
Keep cosy with a workwear vibe! I’ve rounded up some great chore jacket patterns here.
Want free sewing patterns?
That’s probably as juicy and link-filled as a blog post can get!
Want to get printing?
Email your PDF pattern files through to hello@chchsews.com to get started. A0 printing is $6 per sheet.