Oh fall. You're such a seducer. After sweating our faces off for months, sleeping under damp sheets with a fan aimed at the bed because we can't put an air conditioner in our bedroom window (just me?!), legs sticking to the metro seat when we're forced into the subterranean BO fog of underground transit, your crisp night-time temperatures and changing leaves feel like a budding romance.

I know it's temporary. You never stick around for long, especially up north in Montreal when we're only weeks away from our first sighting of snow. You're basically a womanizer, making us feel so good and then so quick to leave when we start getting comfortable and used to having you around.  BASTARD!

I clearly have a complicated relationship with season changes.

My bittersweet love affair with autumn aside, today's uniform is brought to you once again by True Bias. In honour of Selfish Sewing Week, I carved out a few hours last week to make two more pairs of Hudson Pants, since they are basically all I want to wear now that it's getting cold again. They are such a fast and satisfying make and I've been experimenting with a few types of knits. These autumnal friends are made from a slightly silky, drapey bamboo-lycra I bought the last time I was in Toronto. They feel a little dressier than my french terry make, and I think look quite chic paired with my boucle and leather jacket, one of the only articles of clothing I purchased this year and am finally getting a chance to wear. I also caved and bought this Everlane t-shirt a few weeks ago since I've heard raves about the cut, but I'm not the biggest fan. I think the height/shape of the neckline is a little weird and looked much better on my petite sister in law, but the quality of the cotton is quite nice.

I lengthened the pattern 2 inches like I did the first time, but I think I would have been better leaving it as is. This fabric doesn't hold it's ankley volume as well as the terry. I couldn't find a matching waist cord and was too lazy to make one so settled for some grey stuff I found at my favourite notions place.

And in answer to your unasked question, yes, I live in these. I was so lucky to be interviewed by Corinne for her Sewing Affair podcast recently (should be posted soon) and we talked a bit about personal style. It's been a bit of an adjustment for me now that I work from home, and I'm really gravitating towards chic, easy knit basics that still make me feel polished when I don't see humans all day.

What are you excited to make this fall?

All my freelancer friends were filled with advice when I started working from home. "Don't sleep past 9am". "Have a shower every day, no matter what. No seriously - EVERY DAY". "Don't even think about skipping breakfast". And my favourite, "Don't wear jogging pants. Ever".

Well my friends, RULES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN. Yes, its true; grody paint-stained jogging pants you're still wearing even though you broke up with the guy you stole them from 10 years ago are not appropriate for channeling the entrepreneurial spirit. But you know what is? Beautifully designed track pants made from the softest marle grey French jersey you ever did see.

These are, of course, the Hudson Pants by True Bias. When I was fabric shopping in Mood I headed straight to the fleece section because I was desperate for a pair of cozy, comfy pants that I wouldn't be embarrassed being seen in when I walk to get my thrice a week Banh mi sandwich at lunchtime. I zeroed in right away on this fabric - I've never worked with French terry before but it is delicious - so soft and springy (unfortunately it's not available online). I also got the little waist tie in NY at Pacific Trimmings.

These pants are so fun and quick to make, as is the case with most knit projects. Kelli's instructions are clear and well written. The only change I made was to lengthen them by 1 1/2" - I thought maybe I would skip the ankle cuff and just do a folded hem but I got voted down on instagram. In the end, I'm quite happy with the cuff. I think they look pretty awesome with a pair of heels, and this is exactly what I wore when I went to meet a friend for coffee last week. I paired it with a self drafted t-shirt that I am still working the kinks out of. It's surprisingly tricky to get the perfect drape versus clingy factor; I wish I had bought more of this baby bum soft organic cotton at Mood. It's like being caressed with angel eyelashes.

Construction wise I just serged all the seams. The terry was a little thick in places, especially when I was sewing the pants, pocket and waistband together, but my serger was a total champ. It probably took 3 or 4 hours from start to finish, so yes, I will be making a lot more this fall. Though let's be honest, heels will probably not be making an appearance every day.

In my sportswear ode to Run DMC, I pulled out my favourite blingy gold necklace, a commemorative souvenir form the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Boys in my town always go nuts when they see this thing and try to steal it.  Speaking of boys, these pants are very close to being unisex. My monsieur tried them on and wouldn't take them off for the rest of the night, even though they were a little wide in the hips and short in the crotch. Kelli, I think that's how you spell success.