Sneak peek OTTOBRE kids 3/2011 Summer Issue

Hi Folks!

This has been an extremely busy spring for us! Our third issue for this year is almost done and we may show you some cute pictures of our mermaids, pirates and sailors. Enjoy!

And this little fellow's T-shirt jersey "HappyAnimals" we have already in our shop in two colorways: strawberry red and yellow. ottobreshop.blogspot.com

Official publishing day is 15th of April. See you then!

Readers' Creations: Nicole from Australia

We got mail from one of our readers. Nicole is a mom and a photographer from Australia and this is what she wrote to us:

"Just wanted to share with you, my first Ottobre Woman creation!

This is Journal tunic and dress from Issue 2/2010, page 26.  I've used a light stretch cotton for the dress and the tunic is a heavy stretch.  It's so lovely to wear.

I love it's flattering shape and people ask me where I got my outfit everywhere I go. Thanks for such a great magazine, I only discovered it 2 issues ago through a friend and I love it!"

Thank you Nicole for sharing your stunning creation with all our readers. It is wonderful to see how people around the world use our patterns.

Nicole's blog: http://www.nicolefinlayson.typepad.com/

You can submit your photos to ottobre@ottobre.fi. Please let us know if we are allowed to publish them on the blog.

Pink Linen Dress Modification

Sew a casual, unlined linen dress for the summer using a pattern that appeared in the OTTOBRE design® woman spring/summer issue! We borrowed the idea for it from a jersey dress in Jackpot’s spring collection.


Photo: http://www.jackpot.dk

The dress is sewn by modifying the pattern for design no. 15 in issue 2/2009 of OTTOBRE design®. Make the following alterations to the pattern:

1. Choose the correct pattern size and trace the pattern pieces from the pattern sheet following the instructions for design no. 15.
2. Leave the allowances for the shoulder darts on the back panel and for the neckline pleats on the front panel spread out to add width to the neckline.
3. Draw new necklines on the front and back panels.
4. Measure the length of the neckline and cut a 3 cm wide casing strip for the neckline on the bias.
5. Cut a 2.5 cm strip for a neckline drawstring.

Stitch a small buttonhole at the front neckline, placing it at the center-front mark and 2 cm down from the outer edge of the neckline seam allowance. Stitch the bias-cut strip to the neckline to form a drawstring casing. Fold the drawstring strip in half, turn the seam allowances in and stitch the edges together. Thread the drawstring into the casing. Trace the pattern for the pockets from the pattern for design no. 3A in issue 5/2008. Stitch the pockets to the dress following the instructions for the same design. Fabric: Hilco



FLOWER EDITION
The charming special-occasion dress that appeared in the spring/summer issue gets a totally different look when sewn from floral fabric. This dress is sewn from printed linen that is included in Hilco’s summer collection. The shoulders are accented by fan-like pleats. The dress needn’t necessarily be lined.

"Trendy Chic" dress and belt

The design no. 16 - Trendy Chic dress - from OTTOBRE design® Spring/Summer issue 2/2009.