Winter sewing wishlist - Update

My wishlist changes like the weather. lol! So many projects so little time.
- The suit is on the back burner...as I haven't sourced the material or pattern yet
- I now want playsuit with matching skirt for dancing (more info here)
- In november planning on making (instead of a feedsack dress*) a pillowcase skirt. lol!
  There are some really pretty print pillowcases in primark.
- And a long sleeved blouse

I need to finish
- Tartan pencil skirt (buy zipper)
- Regency ball gown

* Inspired by Ruth's flour sack dress in Wartime Farm

Cold weather sewing

So I've talked previously about my retro sewing wishlist. Now I'm going to talk about my Autumn/Winter sewing plans....ok intentions. You know I get distracted with other projects. I surveyed my winter wardrobe (I find autumn and winter my wardrobe is pretty much the same with maybe a slight difference in colours.) To find out what was needed and what I should replace.

1. Knitwear - always essential, but I don't knit fast enough to make garments so they are shop bought. I still have a few knitted tank tops that will do but some need replacing as they are looking a bit worse for wear. Would like a vintage looking one.

2. Blouses & Shirts - I need more long & 3/4 length sleeve blouses in plain colours. At least 2 black and 2 white and 2 pattern (various colours).

3. Skirts, Jackets and Hats - Thinking tartan pencil and a navy blue A-line in a wool blend with matching jacket (suit) and hat.

That should keep me busy for a while. Calculating costs can't afford to make a coat and a suit so coat will have to wait till next year as my shop bought one from last year with the fake fur collar is still neat and usable.

Looking up the fashion trends for the season...I seem to be on track quite accidentally.

Vintage/Retro Sewing Wishlist

Well I thought I'd make another list for Autumn/Winter...so I can plan what fabrics to buy.

First off I want a 'suit' well I'd use it more like coat with matching skirt.

Going to use simplicity 4044 again. I like the Blue suit below.

I'm thinking of doing it in blue wool blend with blue polkadot lining. 

But then simplicity 3688 is closer in style. (I have to admit I bought 4044 by accident thinking it was 3688)

What do you think?

I could make a matching blouse from Style 2769. View with sleeves & collar.

And yes still haven't braved trying to make trousers.

Also on my list is the dress Butterick 5209. Intended as a summer frock though. Might pass for autumn/spring.

I also want to have another go at sewing the collette Jasmine blouse.

When I'm not in a rush working to a deadline.

so there's my current list...if I can just finish that regency dress...