The McCall Pattern Company Fall/Winter 2015 Color & Fabric Guide

The McCall Pattern Company

Color & Fabric Guide Fall/Winter 2015

ELEGANCE, COLLAGE, AND TAPESTRY What’s Your Theme?

Our editors identify three key trends in color and fabric for the Fall/Winter 2015 season, and pair them with the best patterns to convey each trend. Read on and find the palette that inspires you to plan your projects for your next wardrobe.

Can’t decide? Who says you have to pick just one? Mix things up, have fun and show all facets of your personality!

Collage

Rich mix of exciting autumnal color! True expression of all the classic, cozy evocations of the season. If fall is your favorite time of year, then this is the palette for you!

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Cuddle-worthy coatings in heavyweight woolens and fleece Classic plaid shirtings Suitings in rich solid colors Tweeds in a collage of autumnal hues Graphic Geometrics with a ’70s vibe Woodland florals—dark grounds lifted with pops of color Short & plush or long-haired colorful furs Supple suede and leather Printed jersey knits Colored, heathered sweater knits Textural jacquards in seasonal colors Trims—Fur, jacquard braids, novelty crochet and woodland-themed, fanciful appliqués

The Palette*—

Core colors to build on: Tobacco Brown, Blue Shadow, French Roast. Mix with rich tones like True Blue, Grape Royale, Ocean Depths, Boysenberry, and Ginger Bread. Spice it up with Pesto or Red Clay.

17-1327 TCX

French Roast

18-0228 TCX

Pesto

18-1454 TCX

Red Clay

Blue Shadow 17-4020 TCX

19-1012 TCX

14-5002 TCX

Silver

True Blue

Grape Royale

Ocean Depths

Boysenberry

Ginger Bread

Rich Gold

19-4535 TCX

19-2431 TCX

19-4057 TCX

18-1244 TCX

19-3518 TCX

16-0836 TCX

*Pantone® Colors

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Tobacco Brown

Collage

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Collage

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Elegance

Traditional, soft opulence. Simple, calming and luxurious fabrics dominate this theme. If you like the thought of a making a dramatic yet understated statement, then welcome to elegance.

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Quintessential grey flannels and herringbones Plush cashmere-like coatings Textural tweeds and tropical suitings Strong plaids, clean or slightly brushed Furs—go big or go home! Plush and sculptural pile on faux shaggy Mongolian lamb, shearling, fox and novelty spots Florals are delicate, blurred and indistinct Drapable and metallic leathers Animal spots and reptile skins are realistic for all scales—no pun intended Trims—Beaded braids, ladylike fur collars and stoles, rhinestone and bead appliqués, and Chantilly and metallic Guipure lace

The Palette*—

Smoked Pearl, Dapple Gray and Cathay Spice are the core colors to build on.

Pair with warm neutrals of Butterum and Nougat. Sweeten with whitened pastels of White Jade, Pale Dogwood, and Seashell Pink. Accent with Silver and Pale Gold metallics.

13-1404 TCX

Smoked Pearl

Butterum

Nougat

Ice Flow

16-1341 TCX

16-1320 TCX

13-4404 TCX

18-0000 TCX

14-5002 TCX

Silver

Pale Banana

White Jade

Seashell Pink

Dapple Gray

Cathay Spice

Pale Gold

13-1409 TCX

16-3907 TCX

12-0824 TCX

18-0950 TCX

12-0315 TCX

15-0927 TCX

*Pantone® Colors

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Pale Dogwood

Elegance

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Elegance

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Tapestry

Playful mix of super-charged colors from nature. A vibrant palette yet cooler than the traditional colors of fall. If you love the beach and nature in general, and lean toward a global aesthetic, you’ll be drawn to this theme.

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Tapestry-style & embroidered fabrics—real or printed.

Gabardine or flannel suiting Solid & Printed coating Double-sided wool-like jacquards Loopy novelty and suiting tweeds Printed corduroy Mix of motifs and prints from South America, Africa, Russia & Turkey Giant color blocking & graphic motifs Bright abstract & outlined florals Colorful furs Cuddle fleece Suede in bold colors Burnout velvet in new colors Trims—Inventive use of appliqué & thread embroidery, tassels, woven leather braids, embroidered beaded trims with an ethnic flavor

The Palette*—

Key colors are Blue Nights & Green Olive. Mix with Alaskan Blue, Super Lemon, Agate Green, Cadmium Yellow, Russet Orange, Almond Cream, and Rosette.

15-4225 TCX

Blue Nights 19-4023 TCX

Super Lemon

Fair Green

Agate Green

Rosette

Almond Cream

Cadmium Yellow

Russet Orange

Green Olive

14-0754 TCX

16-1518 TCX

16-1255 TCX

15-6316 TCX

13-1017 TCX

16-5412 TCX

15-1054 TCX

17-0535 TCX

*Pantone® Colors

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Alaskan Blue

Tapestry

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Tapestry

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