4 posts tagged “ottobre”
Brad had a pair of jeans that weren't long enough so I used them to make these pants for Kate (#25 from the Ottobre Spring '08 magazine) last night and today. Hmm. They're kind of cute from the side and front, but the back pockets are sooo big, that they look pretty gangster. I couldn't figure out how to do the "bellow pocket" so I did an asymetrical one on the front instead. And I don't think I did the waistband right either. But I did do a decent job on the fly and zipper which was a huge improvement from the princess dress. Anyway, definitely not my favorite thing I've made, but I don't hate it enough to discard it. We're off to sushi with the gangster pants :)
Jenny
I whipped this up last night (another Ottobre pattern). It's #3 from the Spring 2008 magazine. It went together pretty well. I'm very happy with the actual hood part. I gathered a little too much on the front panels, so the vest lifts up a little in the front. Oh well, I'll know better next time! I like the fabric on this vest; it's cotton but has a sateen finish. The inside is lined in fleece.
Jenny :)
I made these pants for Kate last night from the Ottobre Spring 2008 magazine. They are so stinking cute. The only thing I am not pleased with is the waistband is a little large. But the sash helps cinch it. Kate's between sizes right now, but I went ahead and made her the larger European size (92) because I figure she could get more use out of them. Especially since the poplin fabric is so light weight, she really won't be able to wear them until at least April. Take a look!
Hmm... if the pictures aren't enough for you, here's a sweet video of my not-so-shy model!
Jenny :)
I received my first Ottobre magazine in the mail this week and ... OH ... MY ... GOODNESS!! I am so in love. All of the patterns come on these poster-sized sheets that look like gibberish but as it turns out, the patterns are relatively easy to trace. I took the large sheets to Mardel's this morning and got them laminated for $1.80. I guess I can't fold them up anymore but now they'll last forever.
Anyway, last night I sewed this pinafore dress from the Spring 2008 Ottobre catalog for Kate. I got the fabric from Sewzanne's. It is from Anna Maria Horner's "Chocolate Lollipop" line. I just adore how bright and cheery the fabric it. And if anyone is interested, the customer service and prices at Sewzanne's are killer. I will most definitely order from her again!
I just had to have Kate wear the pinafore dress today, even though it's only 30 degrees here in Dallas. I did put the cardigan on her though. Besides, who couldn't use a little punchy fabric on a dreary, wet day?
Take a look:
* Now it's time to decide what to sew next from the Ottobre mag :)
I also made another crayon roll (this time for Kate).
