Ottobre Hoodie Pattern Sewing – Take Two
- At March 16, 2015
- By Kelly
- In Patterns, Sewing For The Kids
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This is the second run at pattern #40 from Ottobre 4/2013 (the fall 2013 issue) that I made previously with a sweatshirt knit.
This is size 134 again and I added about an inch to the sleeves this time. I was going to put a kangaroo pocket on the front. However, there was some confusion about what a kangaroo pocket was and Jack thought I was suggesting there be a picture of a kangaroo on his sweatshirt. That was completely and totally unacceptable, bordering on most ridiculous for a third grader. Okay, got it, no kangaroos.
I just put a tube inside, so he’s got one nice big pocket there. The only downside is that since I didn’t want to stitch it to the front of the shirt, it is three layers of fabric where the pocket is – the shirt front, and then the two layers of pocket tube inside. It takes FOREVER to dry!
The fabric is a super soft bamboo velour that I dyed with Procion dyes. It is one solid color, but the light catches it so it doesn’t look that way in the photos. This one is definitely a winner – Jack wears it as soon as it comes out of the wash.
Here he is pondering greatness – or something…
Then I asked him to please show the back.
Yeah, that was not really what I meant, kid. And I’m pretty sure I never asked for this pose, whatever it is…
Happy Sewing!
Kelly
Sewing Ottobre Design Winter 6/2014 Design 24
- At March 13, 2015
- By Kelly
- In Sewing For The Kids
- 0
This is the Simple Plain Sweatshirt from Ottobre’s Winter 2014 issue. It is pretty much what you would expect from the name – just a basic sweatshirt.
It is fairly shapeless – boxy and oversized. This is a size 164 made in pink Malden Mills 100wt microfleece. The keen observer will notice that the grass is green in this photo. I actually made this last October. Zoe has only worn it a handful of times since, so it obviously was not a big hit with her.
She requested a zip hoodie after this, and I made her one from the 1/2014 issue. I will try to talk her into pictures this weekend with that one.
Happy Sewing!
Kelly
Hoodie From Fall/Winter 2014 Ottobre Women’s Issue
- At September 30, 2014
- By Kelly
- In Patterns, Sewing for Me
- 10
After making this fantastic test version of hoodie pattern #9, I made a couple adjustments to the sleeves. Then I made it with a Polartec® Wind Pro® fleece. The fleece is a high loft/low velour face. I used the loft side as the inside, which is really soft. It makes up for the fact that this fabric fluffs all over the place when you cut it. The vacuum cleaner and some mailing tape were definitely good helpers for this one.
This is a size 38, with length and a little width added to the sleeves. The pattern is intended to be used with wool jersey, which I suspect might be thinner than the fleece I used. I wanted something warm for the ice rink. I tested it out at hockey practice last weekend and it was sooooo cozy with just a tank top layered underneath.
The embroidery is by Windbell Embroidery and is part of the gradient butterflies series. I didn’t do any thread color changes and used a variegated thread instead. This particular design is almost 5″x5″ and I probably should have used a smaller one. I used a tearaway stabilizer on the bottom and a water soluble on the top. This design stitched out really nicely.
The pattern calls for binding around the hood, which I ignored and instead folded under and coverstitched. I also evened out the front and back pieces so I didn’t put the vent flaps in the sides. I might leave it longer in the back next time. Not sure…
Happy Sewing!
Kelly
Women’s Fall/Winter Ottobre 5/2014 Issue
- At August 25, 2014
- By Kelly
- In Patterns, Sewing for Me
- 6
This issue looked good when the previews went up some weeks ago, but I am even more excited about it now that I have it in hand.
First, the wool coat. I think this could easily work with a good quality heavyweight fleece as well. Perhaps Polartec® WindPro or 300 weight fleece?
I am not sure if I am brave enough to tackle the button down shirt, but I do love the idea of it.
And this hoodie, I am thinking about skipping the pockets and making it waist length rather than tunic length. It looks like it would be super comfortable with jeans. But tunic length is really cute with the skirt it is pictured with, which I had not even noticed when I looked at the previews.
Then there is the diagonal zip front hoodie – LOVE THIS!!
The tee with scrunched up sides is a nice update to the basic t-shirt, and there is a tunic top with leggings that looks really comfortable for weekend wear.
There’s an a-line dress and also a more boxy dress made from either jersey or linen, as well as two more jackets, workout pants, a knife pleated skirt and peasant style top, a pair of jeggings and a pair of jeans in this issue. OH! And there is a body shaping full slip and a spaghetti strap tank top, too.
There are twenty patterns in this issue. TWENTY patterns. With the exception of the jeans, which come in sizes 34-46, all the patterns include sizes 34-52. If you aren’t a subscriber, you can buy single issues directly from Ottobre Design by visiting them here.
And no, this is not a paid post in any way, shape or form. I am just REALLY excited about this issue!! Hope you love it, too!
Happy Sewing! Can’t wait to see your creations on the Sewing Mamas Runway!
Kelly
Children’s Summer Ottobre 3/2014 Issue
- At May 09, 2014
- By Kelly
- In Sewing For The Kids
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This issue begins with cute things for little girls. Comfortable jersey capris are paired with a tank and sweater. The capris are also cute under the light cotton skirt, creating a fun spring look while the days are still cool.
If you need something snazzy for your little boy, this pair of dress pants and buttoned shirt should fit the bill. He’ll be the most dapper young man at any Spring event.
There are plenty of details in the overalls in this issue. We do not wear a lot of long pants here most summers, but these could easily be made as shorts. Sew them up in a pink or purple twill rather than dark denim or swap the white topstitching thread with a variegated pink swirl and this pattern will work for the most girly girl as well.
Sized from 92-140, these sporty shorts are sure to be a popular choice for kids on the go this summer. The raglan sleeve hoodie in this issue is a great layering option to take the kids from spring days through cool summer camping at the beach.
In the lower size ranges, there is a cute tank style tunic with little cap sleeves, pants, two rompers, a tank style body suit, two t-shirts and adorable overalls.
For older girls, the issue includes a polo style knit dress and tank top with a gathered neckline. The shorts are shown in a fun polka dot cotton stretch satin. I do not remember noticing such a fabric on past visits to the fabric store, so I am curious to find it. Of course this warrants a trip to the fabric store, right? :)
Girls also get a knit tank with tied shoulder straps and a sweet woven top with a gathered neckline. There is also a woven dress with a sweet simplicity that makes it look good without being too fussy.
Older boys get a sleeveless hoodie with a zipper and cropped pants with plenty of pockets. There is also a comfortable knit top with collar. The short sleeve button down shirt can pass for dressy or casual, so it looks like all the kids will be ready for the season’s special events, from graduations to weddings and more!
