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Cool Lookbook, Fall 2024
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14-Wale Corduroy in Ocean
Fabric Qualities:
A staple from Robert Kaufman
,
this medium
-
weight
,
100%
cotton fabric is
structured and soft
.
When washed
,
it keeps its great texture
,
and shrinks
minimally
.
Tips:
Corduroy has a nap
,
so
,
before cutting
,
lay all your pattern pieces out in
the same direction
.
To keep from crushing the wales press this fabric from
the wrong side
.
Available in several colors!
Pattern Qualities:
This skirt with two length options
(
mini and midi
)
,
is pleated in the front
,
darted in the back
,
and features a D
-
ring belt with an accessory pouch
.
Sizes XS
-
7
X are included
.
Resources:
A Friday Pattern Co
.
YouTube sewalong is available
.
Tilly and the Buttons
also has a
‘
Five Tips for Sewing with Corduroy
’
video that will be helpful
for this suggested combo
.
Both videos can be accessed on the Fall
2024
Cool Tones Resource Page
.
Suggested Pattern:
Friday Pattern Co
.
Bernadette Skirt
Stitcher Rating:
Up
&
Coming
Designer Plaid
Cotton in Eggplant
Fabric Qualities:
This designer fabric has a SUPER soft
,
almost brushed texture
.
It
’
s lightweight
,
semi
-
drapey
,
and shrank negligibly when washed and dried in the machine
.
The colors featured in this fabric inspired much of the collection
.
Limited stock
available
.
Tips:
You may need to purchase extra in order to pattern match the plaid
.
Pattern Qualities:
A loose fitting dress or top with front and back pleats
,
breast pocket and a
sailor collar
.
The dress view includes side in
-
seam pockets
.
Available in UK
sizes
6
-
18
and
18
-
28
.
Suggested Pattern:
M
&
M Mary White Pattern
Stitcher Rating:
Steady
Suggested Fabric Pairing:
Cashmere Wool in
Light Grey
Fabric Qualities:
Made from a blend of sheep
’
s wool and Cashmere goat
’
s wool
,
this heavy
-
weight fabric
is insulating
,
water
-
resistant
,
and timeless
.
The right side has a slightly cushier
,
felted
feel
.
Tips:
We suggest using no
-
rinse Eucalan
-
a eucalyptus and lanolin based soap
-
to wash this
wool
.
The lanolin in this soap acts as a natural conditioner that strengthens wool fibers
and reduces static
,
while the eucalyptus is a natural moth inhibitor
!
Available in several colors!
Pattern Qualities:
A semi
-
fitted
,
fully lined
,
tailored jacket with a classic notched collar
,
single button
closure
,
back vent
,
shoulder pads
,
welt pockets
,
and two
-
pieces sleeves
.
Optional details
:
pocket flaps
,
topstitching
,
decorative sleeve buttons
&
elbow patches
.
Includes sizes
0
-
20
.
Resources:
Closet Core has a class available for purchase on their website and a resource page of
Jasika pattern hacks
.
Access both via the Cool Tones Resource Page
.
Suggested Pattern:
Closet Core Jasika Blazer
Stitcher Rating:
Top
Suggested Fabric Pairings:
Suggested Pattern:
Jalie
4018
Renee Ponte Pants
Stitcher Rating:
Up
&
Coming
Designer Viscose
Ponte in Dark Navy
Fabric Qualities:
This light
-
weight viscose
/
lycra ponte has
40%
crosswise
&
30%
lengthwise
stretch
.
It
’
s semi
-
structured and has great recovery
.
Shrinks
6%
in length but
doesn
’
t pill in the wash
.
Limited stock available
.
Tips:
Unlike many knits
,
the edges of this ponte don
’
t curl
,
making it easier to sew
with
.
As such
,
it
’
s a great fabric for those new to sewing with knits
.
Available in two colors!
Pattern Qualities:
High
-
waisted
,
pull
-
on cigarette pants with concealed elastic at the waist
,
darts at the back
,
and an inset detailing at the hip
.
Includes a child
’
s size
2
through an adult
’
s
24
.
Resources:
Jalie recommended
‘
How to add a welt pocket
’
blog tutorial can an be
accessed via the Cool Tones Resource Page
.
Suggested Fabric Pairing:
Food Safe Laminated
Cotton in Juanita
Fabric Qualities:
Cotton with a biodegradable polyurethane coating
.
It sews really well
,
is
water resistant and even has some nice drape
.
This fabric can be washed and
dried by machine and ironed on the cotton side
!
Tips:
This fabric is food safe and so can be used for lunch bags
.
Available in two colorways!
Suggested Pattern:
M
&
M Costermonger Bag
Stitcher Rating:
Up
&
Coming
Pattern Qualities:
Very simple tote bag with back pack straps
.
Suggested Fabric Pairings:
Space Dye Cotton
in Lavender
Fabric Qualities:
A light
-
weight cotton that can be used for quilting
&
garment
-
making
.
Super soft with a gentle drape
.
When washed
&
dried on warm it shrank
8%
and kept its softness
.
Tips:
Consider using a different colorway of this fabric to make a color
-
blocked
jacket or shirt
!
Available in several colors!
Pattern Qualities:
An unlined swing jacket with a stand
-
up or rolled collar
,
and concealed
three
-
button front placket
.
Includes sizes XS
-
XXL
.
Suggested Pattern:
The Sewing Workshop
Zona Jacket
Stitcher Rating:
Steady
Suggested Fabric Pairings:
Essex Yarn-Dyed
Linen in Malibu
Fabric Qualities:
A medium
-
weight cotton
/
linen blend
.
Less wrinkle
-
prone than
100%
linen
.
Semi
-
structured
,
durable
,
and washable
.
Shrinks
8%
in length
.
Tips:
You can use this fabric to make most any type of garment
-
dresses
,
pants
,
light jackets
,
shirts
,
skirts
,
etc
.
Available in several colors!
Pattern Qualities:
A woven
,
unisex tee shirt with a rib knit neckline
,
breast pocket
,
and
optional rolled up sleeves
.
Includes UK sizes
36
-
46
.
Note:
Merchant
&
Mills recently discontinued the paper version of this pattern
,
but we still have quite a few in stock
!
Suggested Pattern:
M
&
M Tee Shirt
Stitcher Rating:
Up
&
Coming
Suggested Fabric Pairings:
Organic Soy
Knit in Amethyst
Fabric Qualities:
A very soft soy
/
organic cotton
/
spandex blend
.
This fabric features
85%
crosswise stretch
,
and
60%
lengthwise stretch
.
It has great drape
,
stretch
recovery and breathability
.
Fun Fact:
This knit is produced sustainably
(
from organic cotton
&
soy byproduct
)
and ethically with labor practices that don
’
t violate human rights
.
Available in several colors!
Pattern Qualities:
A classic t
-
shirt pattern that includes five different necklines and four
different sleeve options that can be interchanged
.
Choose between a full
length hem or a cropped hem
.
Comes in two size ranges
:
00
-
20
&
16
-
34
.
Note:
This pattern is rated
‘
Steady
’
due to the V
-
neckband construction
.
We think
the other necklines in this pattern are doable for Up
&
Coming stitchers
!
Suggested Pattern:
Sew House Seven
Skyline Tee
Stitcher Rating:
Steady
Suggested Fabric Pairings:
Silk Charmeuse
in Natural White
Fabric Qualities:
This light
-
as
-
air
100%
silk charmeuse is specially woven to be shiny and
lustrous on one side and matte on the other
.
It
’
s very drapey and soft
.
When
washed
&
dried by machine it shrinks
8%
both ways and maintains its
texture
.
Tips:
Silky fabric can be difficult to cut
&
sew with
.
Consider sandwiching between
paper before cutting and
/
or cutting it out in one layer rather than on the fold
.
You can also use starch to minimize the slipperiness when sewing
!
Available in several colors!
Pattern Qualities:
A blouse
,
semi
-
fitted at the bust
,
that features a bound scoop neck
,
keyhole
back
,
side slits
,
and a straight hem that is longer in the back
.
Choose
between a short sleeve or bracelet
-
length sleeve with elastic at the wrist
.
Includes a child
’
s size
2
through an adult
’
s
24
.
Resources:
Jalie
’
s video tutorial for this pattern can be accessed via the Resource Page
.
Suggested Pattern:
Jalie Gisele Blouse Pattern
Stitcher Rating:
Top
Suggested Fabric Pairings:
Available in several colors!
Mammoth Flannel
in Platinum
Fabric Qualities:
A soft
,
medium
-
weight
,
brushed
100%
cotton
.
Drapey and affordable
.
When
washed
&
dried it shrinks
5%
both ways
.
Tips:
The plaid print is woven in
-
not printed on
-
so it won
’
t fade with repeated
washings
.
May need to buy a little extra yardage to pattern match
.
Pattern Qualities:
A classic button
-
up with collar and collar band
,
tower sleeve placket
,
and
collar and cuff facings
.
View A includes a set
-
in placket and workshirt
-
style
pockets
.
View B features a cut
-
on placket and pleated pockets with
concealed button flaps
.
Sizes
0
-
20
and separate pieces for A
/
B
,
C
,
and D
cup sizes are included
.
Resources:
A blog sewalong for the City Classic can be accessed via the Resource Page
.
Suggested Pattern:
Liesl
&
Co
.
City Classic Shirt
Stitcher Rating:
Top
Suggested Fabric Pairings:
Outfit Inspiration
Make a corduroy Bernadette Skirt to wear
with a white silk Gisele Blouse
!
Pair a soy knit Skyline Tee with some dark navy Renee Ponte Pants
.
Tie the whole
outfit together with a Costermonger made from the floral laminated cotton
!
Wear a soy knit Skyline Tee underneath a
matching plaid Mary White dress
!
The perfect professional fall outfit
:
dark navy Renee Ponte Pants
,
a white silk Gisele Blouse
,
and a grey wool Jasika Blazer
!
