Back in September
someone in the group pointed out that we might have another chance to put
together the tour as Ottobre was celebrating its 15th birthday this
month. No excuses now and here we go!
For me
Ottobre is all about knits! Though the magazine always has a couple of really
nice patterns for woven fabrics, I think their knit patterns are the ones that
catch my eye. So today I have a couple of knit dresses to share with you.
Let’s start
with Ines:
PATTERN:
Olive Star from Ottobre 3/2014 (summer edition). I must say I am in love with
this pattern! Easy to sew, easy to wear,… What more can I ask for? The pattern
is actually almost the same as the one I have used for this tee but the bodice
is slightly more a-line shaped and, of course, it has a gathered skirt attached.
I love the way the neckline is finished! The snaps give an extra touch to the
overall design and are super convenient. Actually, this pattern is perfect for
not so stretchy fabrics. Because I have made the skirt in a contrasting woven
fabric, I have changed slightly the way the skirt is sewn to the bodice. The
bodice has a fake hem and it looks like the skirt is behind it. This is such a
simple detail! But I think it looks quite nice. Hope you like it too!
(Actually, hope you can spot it on my pictures…)
FABRIC:
Octoberama Fall interlock knit by Charlie Harper for Birch Fabrics (for the
bodice) and grey, slightly stretchy woven cotton (for the skirt). It was my
first time sewing with Birch interlock knits and I loved it! Super soft fabrics,
with a nice drape and gorgeous designs. I have a couple more in my stash and I
think I might need to put them on top of my “to sew” list right away. The grey
woven is also from my stash – don’t you love when you can make an outfit with stuff
from your stash? – and, though I can’t remember where I bought it, I wish I did
as I would love to get more…
What about
Teresa’s tunic? Well, I have cut Teresa’s dress about one year ago when we first
talked about the Ottobre tour so I am glad I was finally pushed to finish it.
Off course, I am also glad it still fitted her…
PATTERN:
Flycatcher from Ottobre 3/2014 (summer edition). I’ve been willing to sew this
dress/tunic from the moment I saw in on the mag. It is such a nice and special
design! I was a bit afraid that it might be too difficult to sew but it was
actually quite easy and fast. My only issue was finishing the neckline properly…
As you can see my neckline is a little bit wavy but that’s totally my fault as
the pattern asked for rib knit neckband and I have used the main fabric to make
it instead.
FABRIC: I think
this fabric is an interlock double knit pique but I am not sure… I got it at my
local store – Feira dos Tecidos – and I think it was the first piece of knit I
have ever bough! It has an interesting texture and I love the color. This
interlock was nice to sew - except for that neckband of course… - and I it has
the perfect drape for this pattern.
Now for the
fun part: the giveaway! Yeah!
Ottobre was
incredible nice to sponsor a huge giveaway to delight our readers. Use the
rafflecopter below for a chance to win five one year subscriptions for kid+women’s
issues and one 50 euros fabric gift card at Ottobre etsy shop. But that’s not all!
You can also win one 30 euros fabric gift card at Maças d’Amor, a wonderful Portuguese
online fabric shop, curtesy of all tour participants.
By the way,
don't forget to check out the other participants’ creations as they are all
super talented ladies. Here they are:
Diana . Miss Castelinhos
Carla . Rita Pirolita
Andreia . In a Manner of Sewing
Rita . Conversas de Hermanas
Maria João . Fairies, Bubbles & Co.
Paula . Maçãs d'Amor
Sara . Made by Sara
Constança . Saidos da Concha
Marta . Pico Pico
Patrícia . Pequeno Mundo a 3 + 1
Ana Sofia . S is for Sewing
Soraia . Sew Happy
Inês . La Folie Sewing Booth
I've been stalking your blog for the start of the tour!!! Great post... You have made it difficult for the rest of us LOL! Love both dresses! :)
ResponderEliminarEstou com a Rita! ;-) What amazing dresses! And those fabrics, they go perfect together! <3
ResponderEliminarBeautiful dresses! I want the yellow one for myself! Loved it!
ResponderEliminarAbsolutely amazing Marta!! I agree with Rita: you didn't make it easier for all of us :)
ResponderEliminarLove these dresses so much - and your girls rock as usual :)
Happy girls are the prettiest <3 <3
Beautiful clothes. Ottobre patterns are so fun.
ResponderEliminarI like both birch fabrics and ottobre patterns - and here there is a fantasic combination of both :)
ResponderEliminarThose dresses are beautiful. I have had my eye on the flycatcher dress too. Love it in yellow.
ResponderEliminarLove the dresses, they are amazing and your girls rock
ResponderEliminarThese are both beautiful. I like that false overlap on the dress bodice, and the tunic looks a really interesting design. And what an awesome giveaway!!
ResponderEliminarLove the dresses and the action shot photos are fab!
ResponderEliminarLove both but must say that the tunic's fabric looks amazing.
ResponderEliminarAmazing kick off! Perfect fall colours and textures! <3
ResponderEliminarSo so so adorable - and what a giveaway! Yay for portugese bloggers ♡
ResponderEliminarLove love the leaves print dress! Amazing colors!
ResponderEliminarI love ottobre magazine!
ResponderEliminarLove what you made! The yellow tunic looks so comfy, I want one for myself. What an awesome awesome giveaway! Thank you for organiazing it!
ResponderEliminaroooowww exciting. Maybe i have a chance. I always love ottobre for their patterns (but not so much for their descriptions, those are not as great as the indie designer patterns).
ResponderEliminarThey're wondeful Marta! LOVE this!
ResponderEliminarBoth dresses are great but the yellow one is particularly fabulous. Love that fabric and colour.
ResponderEliminarAnd entry to the giveaway is a must. Would be amazing to win a years subscription.
I love both dresses with their lovely autumn colors! Well done.
ResponderEliminarEstão as duas tão giras e com ar tão confortável.
ResponderEliminarParabéns!
Both dresses are lovely but I like particularly the leaves one!! Love the effect of the way the skirt is attached to the bodice! Great job and I agree, you didn't make it easier for the rest of us ;-)
ResponderEliminarLove these both so much! <3
ResponderEliminarBoth dresses are super perfect! Love them and want to copy them!!! :) The olive star works so good with woven skirt (love how you attached them, works beautifully). <3 the yellow knit is gorgeous and I think I need some birch fabrics in my stash too. Hehe
ResponderEliminarLove the yellow dress so much!
ResponderEliminarOk, I had to come back to tell you that I had this up on my computer screen and Tia and Iris were looking at it. Tia said, "I wonder if these are our friends?" and then Iris looked at Ines with wonder in her eyes and said, "I think that is Iris." haha She thought it was herself (and older version of herself? Not sure.) I was thinking, too, how much I love the name Ines and then I realized it's kind of a combination of Iris and Indigo. :D
ResponderEliminarOh Marta, the dresses are amazing. I specially like the birch Knit / grey woven one: perfection. Now I am nervous...
ResponderEliminarI love both dresses -- amazing!! Especially that one in the Birch Organics knit. The perfect summer dress! Oh wait, is it fall? Anyway, it is the perfect all-seasons dress. Love it!
ResponderEliminarAdorei os vestidos. também tenho de experimentar um dia costurar com malhas.
ResponderEliminarMarta, está tudo o máximo, mas o flycatcher ficou espetacular!!! Nunca me ocorreu em fazê-o numa só cor (culpa do styling!!!), mas fica mesmo muito bem. Parabéns :-)
ResponderEliminarwhat a terrific idea for a blog tour! I love Ottobre magazines as well, and I think your girls will love the outfits you've made!
ResponderEliminarThe yellow is so cool!
ResponderEliminarOttobre magazine has great designs and I love what you did with it! Congratulations. Ana
ResponderEliminarOs dois vestidos estão muito giros, mas o meu preferido é o primeiro. As cores do tecido da parte de cima é mesmo muito giro e gosto muito da combinação com a "saia" em cinza.
ResponderEliminarLove both dresses. The leaves. Hach, big fall fan girl here!
ResponderEliminarGosh, I love these outfits soooo much! Both are perfection and I could totally spot that faux hem on the first dress. Great great detail!!
ResponderEliminarAdoro a ideia! Para a próxima também quero participar :) hehe Parabéns!!
ResponderEliminarAwesome work, Marta!
ResponderEliminarThat yellow dress is perfect... I want to make it.
I loved also that leaves print knit. Where did you get it?
xx
D.
Que grande começo Marta. Já tinha lido o post mas não tinha tido oportunidade de comentar. Gosto de ambos mas o amarelo é o meu preferido, pela cor e pelo modelo que escolheste. E depois, adorei o ar da Teresa...ahahaha... acho que fotos naturais fican bem giras tb, mostram a peça em acção.
ResponderEliminarLindos vestidos! Perfeitos, os dois. Gosto particularmente do amarelo (pensado em mim...!).
ResponderEliminarAs always your girls are adorable. My little ginger monkey would always rather play than let me take pictures, too. Blueberries help. ;)
ResponderEliminarI've never had anyone small enough to sew from Ottobre before. Now I do! I woukd2 LOVE to win this!
Beautiful work as always!
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