I have taken the opportunity to remeasure my girls this week and use up some smaller pieces of fabric which have been hanging around my cupboard for long. I have had my fingers burnt before making them clothes when they are at school only to find they don't fit when I have the Ta dah! moment with them when they get home.
At the trade show I attended in February I met the lovely people from Ottobre on their tiny little stand and I was really waxing lyrical about their pattern magazines because I absolutely love them, a bit too much probably, I may have looked a bit of a loopy super fan. Anyway, she gave me a badge each for the girls and a couple of copies.
The girls swooned over the childrens copy choosing items to wear. I traced off the long sleeved sweatshirt called 'raw edge detail'. I had some strawberry sweatshirt fabric to use. Originally I had bought it for myself but the strawbs were much bigger than I thought and it just wasn't right for a grown up. It is however perfect for a 9 year old.
...and a 7 year old.
This is the sort of useful sewing that I like to make for us to wear everyday, with mixed weather options of course!
Jo xxx
Lovely tops Jo! I really love your practical approach to clothes making. I just bought 20 cm of ribbing so I can finally sew the boys t-shirts with fabric that has been in my stock for ages and ages. I wanted a different colour for the neckband, not sure why. I am going to put the Ottobre magazine on my birthday wish list. My mum has condemned everything else on my wish list as too boring... xx
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! I bet the girls love them.
ReplyDeleteGreat tops. Lucky you getting some free Ottobres too. I've made a few things from them, it's great
ReplyDeleteThey look absolutely lovely. My word those girls are growing up quickly. Lovely poses from both girls and the tops really suit them.
ReplyDeleteAdorable girls and new tops!! Love the strawberry print, and it is just right for young ladies isn't it!
ReplyDeleteOh these are just too cute!! We're both thirty patterns from the same magazine? What sizes do the children's sizes go up to?
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ReplyDeletesuch cute fabric! you really made some lovely thing for your girls. They're so lucky to have you :)
ReplyDeleteSweet sewing...and girls :) xx
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