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Hello friends!<\/p>\n

It’s been a long time since my last Weekend Links post. What a busy fall it’s been! And now the holidays are almost upon us. I hope you’re handing this season well. It can be exciting but also stressful and a bit melancholy. Or is it just me who feels that way?<\/p>\n

If you’re making gifts this year, may I take a moment to implore you not to take on too much? I know the desire–and sometimes the pressure in this community and on social media–to give hand-made gifts can be a bit overwhelming at times. Take care of yourself and choose your projects carefully. There are times when a purchased gift or a delayed project is a better choice than pushing yourself to complete that well-intended handmade gift. Choose time for yourself and with your loved ones! We don’t need to be Super Woman every December. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pinterest Picks<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’ll be in the states (Chicago, Madison, and Manhattan) the week of New Year’s and I’m preparing my suitcase and my mind for the cold. We’re just not accustomed to it anymore! So here we go with elegant, hopefully warm coat sewing ideas, since I have freezing temperatures on my mind anyway.<\/p>\n

You might already know my love affair with menswear-inspired styles, so these photos won’t surprise you. They may also remind you of my wool tweed<\/a> Chaval Coat<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Liesl's<\/a><\/p>\n

I love the bright yellow and the fun pocket placement on this coat, as well as the checked wool (with the coordinating floral dress, yes!). Fantastic styles to keep winter dressing fun, I think.<\/p>\n

\"Liesl's<\/a><\/p>\n

And color blocking, please! Always a good idea, especially when the days are short and color can elevate your mood.<\/p>\n

\"Liesl's<\/a><\/p>\n

Not to mention adding fancy details to otherwise simple coats. So pretty!<\/p>\n

\"Liesl's<\/a><\/p>\n

I’m really wanting long coats (and skirts, for that matter) right now. It’s so nice to see hemlines lengthening again!<\/p>\n

\"Liesl's<\/a><\/p>\n

But on the flip side, I love these cropped swingy coats with oversized lapels! That’s the great thing about fashion these days: choose your own adventure and embrace it!<\/p>\n

\"Liesl's<\/a><\/p>\n

Are you sewing or thinking about sewing a coat this year?<\/p>\n

You can see more of my favorites in my Coats Pinterest Board<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Weekend Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n