Ottobre 02-2015-15 Dress
Back in September of last year (2019), I got the urge to make a cocktail dress despite the fact that I pretty much never have occasion to wear cocktail dresses. But I had a family wedding coming in November, out … Continued
Ottobre Design T-Shirt with Cool Embroidery
I had some fabric left over from a project that I could do nothing for me with so I decided to make my son a t-shirt with it. The fabric was white and I didn’t want the t-shirt to be … Continued
Flannel-Lined Kids’ Pants
Kids grow like weeds, and to add insult to injury, somehow my son manages to tear ALL OF HIS PANTS at the knee, usually the right knee. Between that and the crazy fast growth, my son seems to be perpetually … Continued
Ottobre Woman 2-2015-10 “Sculpture”
I am determined to get in as much sewing as I can before the semester starts in just over two weeks while also doing my summer work! This Ottobre top looked so cute on the magazine and so cool, as … Continued
Ottobre Woman 2-2016-2 T-Shirt, or My Sewing Machines Still Work!
What is this, you ask? A SEWING post? Could it be? Yes! It is! After over a year of not sewing anything at all I decided that in the midst of the never-ending work that is graduate school I needed … Continued
Ottobre Woman 02-2006-4: Sleeveless Blouse
I like wearing cardigans to work, and I find that it’s easier to wear them with sleeveless tops, so I’ve been pondering making a few in the last few weeks. I’ve only ever completed one Ottobre garment, but I … Continued