Fall Collection 2025

You may notice there's a bit of a time gap since I last posted a Me Made outfit for Baby. That's because I wanted to created my baby a mini collection going into Fall. I created her 5 complete looks comprised of 10 garments plus one bonus garment.

Its not really a cohesive collection because I mostly used fabric leftover from other projects, but I'm very happy with the amount of work I put in and how many garments I was able to produce just sewing during naps lol. It took me a little over 2 months, which is crazy because old Rachel could have done this in 2 weeks or less.

I don't have any step by step pics, because honestly that slows me down and I was making so many pieces. Instead I'll show you the patterns I used and talk you through it that way.

Look 1:

I used two patterns to make this outfit.

Simplicity 3650 for the top and McCall's M8487 for the overalls.

I made the overalls first using 3/4 of a yard of this constellation fabric I picked up at In Stitches in Dixon. It was I remnant piece I bought on impulse, I had just ordered the McCall's pattern and hoped 🤞 it would be enough fabric to make these happen.

Just barely enough, I had to cut into the selvedge to make it work.

I've had the Simplicity pattern since the early 2000, I made that same pirate costume for my niece Gigi when she was a baby. Now its come full circle and I'm using the same pattern for my baby 🥰

I ended up buying the polka dot fabric also from In Stitches. I have soooo much fabric in my fabric horde, and yet not a single thing to go with the constellation overalls. So we headed to In Stitches, in my mind I imagined a neutral, or periwinkle flannel. Nothing, nada, I don't really blame them, it is a quilting shop with one shelf of apparel fabric.

Since they didn't have anything remotely close to what I imagined I was at a loss. My husband ended up picking this white with navy polka dot cotton, its not something I would have chosen but I must confess it turned out pretty cute. And if course my little cutie brings it all together! Lol

Look 2:

I used one pattern.

I bet you guys are so tired of this McCall's 6853 by now lol. I can't help it, its a good pattern! I think this is my 3rd time using the pattern, making this my 3rd variation of it. I think this just goes to show you don't need to invest in a lot of patterns so long as you have imagination.

My sister gave me the Star Wars cotton fabric, it was leftover from a quilting project of hers. I'd cut out the pieces and was just shy of a bodice lining. I went to my stash and would you believe I had nothing to go with this!!! I almost used some rainbow stars that didn't really match when my mom gave me this bright blue cotton from her stash (also from a leftover project).It was just under a yard and enough to do these puffy pants and line my bodice.

Look 3:

I used one pattern.

Breaking out Simplicity 3650 again. This is probably my favorite outfit of the bunch. And as you can see I used the skirt from view C & D. I had a half yard that was just enough. The fabric was a leftover piece of cotton from some old unknown project.

I actually didn't use a pattern for the top because I totally winged that and drew it directly onto the fabric. I should have taken a picture. I was only 99% sure it was gonna turn out and it totally did! The Star Wars Dia de los muertos fabric was an uncut yard I'd purchased to make masks. I had originally planned for it to be the skirt, but there wasn't enough of the aqua fabric to make a blouse so I inverted the two. I loved these two fabrics together, and actually think it turned out better this way.

Look 4:

I used one pattern.

Simplicity 3725, my mom gave me this vintage pattern which is so cute! Plus y'all know how I feel about vintage! I made a small adjustment of moving the buttons from the back to the front. I started this look before going on vacation and forgot I'd altered it. Y'all I was totally confused as to where I left off, and what I was doing when I came back to it 😵‍💫

Eventually I figured it out. This is made from a polyester interlock. This is leftover from one of my Dystopian outfits made during covid, think I bought this in downtown LA???

Initially I thought it pretty plain ( that was before the lace) I ran across the lace while looking for felt and thought it might elevate the look. I had to take apart the sides before attaching it but am a lot happier with the overall look. The lace is leftover from the tablecloth I made last year.

Look 5:

I used one pattern.

McCall's 5321, I used this pattern in the Summer to make Baby shorts. As you can see the only change to this pattern I made was removing the cuffs from the pants, I just wanted the top and bottom to have the same clean finish.

This fabric is a spandex double knit, no doubt you've seen many times, because I've used it for dozens of projects. I originally purchased it from Fashion Fabrics Club to make dance team costumes for a school I worked for down in socal. I ended up with a ton leftover and have been slowly using it whenever it makes sense.

It has such a cool texture, that it works as a two piece like this without being boring. I ended up finishing off the bolt with this outfit, its kind of bittersweet because its such a cool fabric.

Bonus Garment:

McCall's M8487 again! Okay so I had to make her this cute little vest that she can pair with nearly any outfit. I love denim vests! I totally spent way too much time on all the topstitching (the pattern does not call for it). I love the overall look, my baby is so cute and ready for Fall! I know its nearly over, but it was kind of a warm fall anyways so things worked out.

Happy Fashion Friday! Remember its never too soon to become a fashionista lol