In this DIY Autumn Sewing video I’m having a proper nose through the Joe Browns catalogue and using it as inspiration to plan (and sew) my own little fall collection at home. I love doing this because it proves you don’t need to buy the exact thing to get the vibe—you can look at the shapes, the details, the layering and the colour story, then recreate something that works for your body and your wardrobe. It’s very much “Joe Browns inspired” rather than a copy, and I talk through what I’m noticing as I go. I also point you towards a pattern option I’m using for the look—Lekala 4778—and how I’d approach making it plus-size friendly, comfy, and wearable for real life. The big takeaway is to treat catalogues as a design brief: pick out the repeat elements (tunic shapes, interesting necklines, easy layers), then sew versions that you’ll actually reach for. If you’re building an autumn wardrobe, this is a brilliant way to get a cohesive set of me-mades without overcomplicating it.