Ottobre, Ottobre and More Ottobre

I am still here, just haven't had much to post. I did finish a pair of Ottobre dress pants for me today and will get pictures soon.

Today was a great sewing day, my work is extremely slow and my boss told me stay home. That was fine by me, I decided to sew for a dear friend's 5 year-old daughter. My stash has a few knits left from my girls. Lunch came and went, and I just kept sewing and sewing.

First from Ottobre 1/2006 # 17 ragland t-shirt





White interlock with a polka-dot knit. I added the ribbon to hide the fold line. The white had been in my stash for a long time. I used my coverstitch machine to sew the ribbon, added a Lamington Lane label, this girl is animal crazy and her grandpa is a farmer.


With that in mind, this label was a perfect choice.


Another shirt from the same pattern. Painted Red Rhino (PRR) fabric, which I have an abundance. I used elastic for the neckline.


Next from 1/2008 #8 the "Muffin Tunic"


More PRR fabric dyed a turquoise color. This fabric is scraps leftover from a dress I made the twins when they were 5 or 6. I used every little piece. Added the button and the ribbon for a bit of decoration. I think this will be a dress for my friend's daughter, it is very long.


Lastly, 1/2008 #14 "Puffy" blouse, it is the one on the left under the tunic. On the Ottobre Yahoo email list, this top has had many variations. I used some inspiration from Pam (thanks Pam) and changed the fabric on the first one.






Pink flower fabric came from Needle Nook and I used a pink gingham from stash. I thought this would be perfect for her to wear to pre-school for her Valentine's party.



Then a "Puffy" top in one fabric with elastic knit trim. Fabric was from a coop, the gingham trim is from Needle Nook.




I am going to have to do this more often, these little tops are so quick and fun to make. Plus, I get to use my Ottobre magazines. A great, great day. Maybe tomorrow will be slow at work again!