What dresses to sew this winter?
It’s high time to put away the linen or cotton summer dresses in the closet and turn our attention to the winter wardrobe. To cope with falling temperatures, we’re sewing dresses with long sleeves or thicker fabrics such as woollens.
We’ve come up with a few ideas to get you ready for the cooler days at the end of the year!
A cross-over dress at the waist…
This winter, dresses featuring draped fabric will be very fashionable. So we’ll be seeing a lot of double-breasted garments or garments tied at the waist.
To sew this type of pattern, you can use the Azureen pattern from Comme une fleur, which is made from stretch jersey for a dress that’s both pretty and comfortable.
Make sure your fabric has good elasticity and is not too thin and transparent. Cotton jersey is much more breathable than its synthetic polyester counterpart.
To sew a jersey dress, you can use a serger if you have one, or simply your machine with a special needle. Use an elastic stitch to prevent the seam from cracking the first time you sit down.
If you want to get in on this season’s trend, use a floral fabric, preferably with fairly large patterns.
…or tied on the side
Knots continue their comeback this winter, always with the aim of highlighting the drape of the fabric. So you can sew yourself a dress with a knot on the side, adding an original finish to a comfortable, all-purpose cut.
Comme une fleur’s Margotte model achieves this pretty fall with a side bow.
Unlike the previous model, you’ll need to choose a soft, wispy warp-and-weft fabric such as viscose or cotton crepe. For this type of dress, we prefer a plain fabric in one of the season’s trendy colors: a deep red or a beautiful olive green.
A chasuble wool dress
The chasuble dress is back on trend, and we’re wearing it this winter in a 100% preppy look with a blouse and tights.
Ikatee offers a variation on this wardrobe basic with the Toronto pattern, which can be sewn with or without buttons, in a long or mini version to suit your preferences.
For this piece, the ideal choice is a fairly thick fabric, which will have the advantage of being warm, such as a milleraies wool or velvet. If you want to combine this piece with another of the season’s trends, opt for a woollen fabric with checks, large or small.
This trend is also very suitable for children’s wardrobes, as the chasuble dress can be worn with a simple t-shirt or a warm under-sweater. The Ikatee pattern is also available in a children’s version.
A long, body-hugging dress for winter
This winter, long, body-hugging dresses will also be in vogue, sewn with thick, warm, stretchy jersey. A piece that’s both easy to make and comfortable, that can give a casual sportswear look or a dressy one, depending on how it’s accessorized.
The Archiveskommatia brand offers the Crew pattern, a basic maxi dress to be sewn with bi-elastic jersey (which, as the name suggests, is elastic in both directions of the fabric).
You can choose to sew it in a discreet color, such as gray, chocolate brown or burgundy, or opt for one of the season’s colors: green or midnight blue. And if you’re in the mood for something original, opt for a print like leopard, polka dots or checks.
A straight denim dress
The watchwords for winter are comfort and simplicity. A good reason to sew yourself a straight dress, simple and accessible to beginners.
This is the case withOndine by République du Chiffon, a timeless piece that still allows you to have fun with the little details on the bib.
Sew it with dark denim to stay in the spirit of the season.
Which dress do you like to wear in winter? Are you planning to sew one or more?
