Sewing a Winter Capsule from One Pattern: 5 Finished Pieces & Many Thoughts

In this video, I’m sewing an entire winter capsule wardrobe using just one sewing pattern — McCall’s 8562 — and creating all five views to see just how versatile a single pattern can be. From cozy knits to structured winter fabrics, this project pushed me to think differently about fit, fabric choice, and repeating a pattern intentionally.

I walk you through each of the five finished garments, sharing how I styled and modified every view, the edits and adjustments I made along the way, and what worked (and what didn’t). Using winter-appropriate fabrics like corduroy, scuba, double brushed knit, suede knit, ponte, de Roma knit, and corduroy, I transformed one pattern into a wearable, cohesive five-piece winter capsule collection.

Along the way, I’m also sharing lessons learned from sewing the same pattern multiple times — from understanding fit more deeply, to choosing the right fabric for each view, to deciding when a pattern is truly worth repeating. If you’ve ever wondered whether sewing one pattern over and over again is worth it, this video is for you.

Whether you’re interested in capsule wardrobe sewing, pattern hacking and modifications, or getting more value out of the sewing patterns you already own, I hope this video inspires you to HAVE FUN!, enjoy the non-linear creative process, sew with intention, and experiment creatively.

🧵 Pattern used: McCall’s 8562
🧵 Garments made: All five views
🧵 Fabrics used: Corduroy, scuba double brushed suede knit, ponte de Roma knit, and crepe de chine
🧵 Focus: Winter capsule sewing, pattern repetition, fit, fabric choice, lessons learned

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00:00 One Sewing Pattern (McCall's 8562), 5 Garments Sewn!
01:09 View C: My Queen : ) The Winter Coat, The Covered Buttons, Mods and Thoughts
03:10 Dritz Covered Buttons
06:33 2026 Goals for Sewing!
08:37 Final Thoughts on the Coat
09:20 Also...View C! Leopard Print Crepe De Chine Blouse
11:53 View A The Sweater Vest that wears better as a basic closet staple : )
13:55 Ode to Closet Basics
15:05 View B Corduroy Jumper (that got a makeover!!!)
16:21 Embroidered Shacket: Turning it into something I love x 2
17:12 Corduroy Skirt Closet Basic (Size and fit considerations if you sew View B)
18:36 Quick thoughts: Creative process is non linear and that is OKAY!
19:06 View D: In love with these pants!
21:35 The Analysis of Sewing a Capsule Collection : ) Creative process, changing your mind, trying new things
23:57 Sewing with one pattern: Repetition and sewing skills
25:40 Fabric choice and the personality of a pattern!!!!
27:14 Sewing is never a waste of time
27:55 Intentional Fabric Shopping...choosing 5 fabrics
28:55 Would I sew a capsule collection again? Here's why

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