Autumn is possibly the most beautiful season of the year, with those distinctive autumn hues of golden brown decorating the world around us and leaves crunching beneath our feet. Long before those bright mornings take a frosty turn and the chilly autumn gusts start to blow through the trees, you will find your thoughts turning to your autumn wardrobe. Keeping warm and snug when the temperatures falls does not mean having to sacrifice style and elegance. Autumn is a big season for fashion and having kept a close eye on the runways we have put together a collection of gorgeous Autumn fabrics to help you recreate that high fashion look with your own sewing machine, and ensure that your wardrobe stays right on trend all the way through to Christmas. Melton Fabric - the structured pencil skirt style of summer has finally made way for the more practical and easy to wear hemline of the fluted skirt. For maximum warmth during the chillier months, our Melton Fabrics are the perfect choice for recreating this gorgeous style which is ideal for taking your autumn office wear straight to the bar. Melton Fabric is similar in weight and texture to boiled wool, so much so that it is often hard to tell the difference. This is a warm and cushioned fabric with a smooth finish and can also be used for creating heavier weight jackets and coats and for winter accessories such as scarves, belts and even soft handbags. Tartan Fabric - tartan has been seen all over the catwalk in A/W 2013 collections from the biggest fashion houses, right through to the high street. Whilst you may not wish to opt for the head to toe tartan look as seen on the runway, one statement piece crafted from our gorgeous collection of tartan fabrics can take your outfit from mundane to high fashion. Not only high fashion, our tartan fabrics are warm and durable fabrics and are ideal for creating a wide range of fashionable items including a simple tartan skirt to be worn over thick black tights, a shift dress, a jacket or even a handbag. Jersey Fabrics - a popular fabric all year round, our range of jersey fabrics are perfect for creating a variety of warmer fashions to take your wardrobe from autumn to winter. With its element of stretch and stunning drape, jersey is a popular fabric for creating stylish and comfortable items of clothing such as dresses and tops. Our range of jersey fabrics is one of the widest on the market and includes single knit jersey, double knit jersey and our brand new range of stunning bamboo jersey. Leather Look Fabrics - faux leather has been massive on the catwalks for some time now and it's popularity shows no signs of abating. Leather look skirts were massive for summer and faux leather trousers remain as popular this winter as they have ever been, but for autumn if you are going to invest in any statement shiny piece, it should be a leather look coat. Created to mimic the look of real leather, our leather look fabrics are not only the height of fashion this season but are the ideal choice for anyone who wishes to avoid animal products and are of course just a fraction of the cost of genuine leather. These fabrics are perfect for creating high fashion jackets, skirts and dresses and can also be used for accessories such as bags and purses. Wool - knits are always a staple in any autumn/winter wardrobe and this season are not only warm and practical but are the height of fashion. The roll neck jumper in particular is experiencing resurgence this season. For a casual weekend look, team your roll neck jumper with jeans or a simple skirt or for a more high fashion look for a night out, the roll neck jumper is perfect teamed with your leather look trousers or skirt. Our full range of fabrics is available to buy online and in-store, and as always if you do have any queries about any of our fabrics please feel free to call our expert sales team for advice. We love to see what gorgeous items you have created with our fabrics and invite you to upload pictures of your creations to our Facebook page. Until next time, Calico Laine