Sunday, October 21, 2012

Ottobre Woman 5-2012 Garden Shirt






I just finished the Ottobre Woman Gardener shirt.  I love this shirt.  It is not fitted through the waist like the Jalie shirt which I really like too, but this is definitely designed to go over another shirt. I love that this is a cut on placket.  There is no yoke, but at the back shoulders there is 2 small darts for shaping. I did leave off the front pockets. I just could not see pockets on this embroidered cotton that I bought at Super Textiles in Dallas.

Here is the Ottobre pic:


The seams are meant to be sewn, finished (serged) then top stitched. So, I added 5/8th seam allowances through out except for the collar pieces and the cuffs and where they attach. Those were a 1/4 inch seam allowance.  I made a size 38 and added a FBA of  one inch. I always add an inch FBA to my Ottobre patterns.  They must be drafted for a B cup and I am a C-D cup. The other changes I made were in the fabric selection area.  Instead of another print for the bottom section of the front, I just made the embroidery design go horizontal.  I added a Liberty of London print from Fabrique! to the sleeve vents, front inside placket, collar stand and piping at the front. I have just been petting the Liberty of London and decided I would add a little to this shirt. Liberty of London is soooo nice to work with and look at. I will be saving every scrap from my large piece destined for my daughter's wardrobe.
This is a great Ottobre magazine.  Hopefully, I will be sewing the other patterns in this issue real soon.

Take care,
Claire
For Shirley Ann:

I did the FBA similarly to Colette's Anise jacket FBA
Here is a link to her tutorial http://www.coletterie.com/sewalongs/anise-sew-along-full-bust-adjustment
I think Colette has a very good step by step FBA example. 

Good Luck!!
Hugs,
Claire
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  1. SusanOctober 21, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Super cute top, Claire! I love your use of the Liberty for trimming.

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    1. Claire SewsOctober 22, 2012 at 7:29 AM

      Thanks Susan! My daughter was not too appreciative of the Liberty in this blouse. She wants all of the Liberty for herself. We may have to leg wrestle for it (haha).

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  2. Sewing by ShirleyOctober 21, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    I have this issue too. Thanks for mentioned about the FBA. I haven't made anything for myself from Ottobre, but like you, I'll have to do a FBA when I do. I really like everything in this issue. Your top turned out beautiful!

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    1. Claire SewsOctober 22, 2012 at 7:28 AM

      Thanks Shirley Ann. It was a fun top to make and not difficult.

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    2. Sewing by ShirleyOctober 23, 2012 at 11:48 AM

      Claire, when you did your FBA, did you have to make a dart (I don't see one). If not, how do you not have a dart? I was trying to do a FBA to a Jalie knit top pattern I have and didn't want the dark in a t-shirt top, but didn't know what to do with it if I didn't. Then I got to thinking about your shirt here and wondering how you did that. I would be so thankful if you could elaborate a little on this for me!

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    3. Claire SewsOctober 23, 2012 at 5:51 PM

      Hi Shirley Ann,
      I just updated this post to include a pic of my front pattern piece with the FBA. I basically followed Colette's tutorial and I did not increase the size of the original dart which may be a mistake. Since it is not a fitted shirt, I can't tell if it would be better or not with a larger dart. I will pay attention to that on my next FBA.
      Take care,
      Claire

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    4. Sewing by ShirleyOctober 23, 2012 at 9:35 PM

      Thank you Claire!!

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  3. Lone Star CoutureOctober 22, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Claire, this is SO cute...I love the contrast of fabrics...great eye!

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    1. Claire SewsOctober 22, 2012 at 11:09 AM

      Thanks Dorcas! I think I just got lucky, or my stash has gotten to be the size of a small store that it was inevitable that I would be able to get some good fabric together (ha)>

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  4. LindaOctober 22, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    What a darling shirt. The contrast and detail is wonderfully done. I am thinking about subscribing to Ottobre but not sure its worth it. Are you a big fan?

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    1. Claire SewsOctober 22, 2012 at 11:17 AM

      Thanks Linda! I really like Ottobre and Burda. Ottobre seems to be drafted with a smaller bust than Burda. It comes quarterly, which is good for me. Their knit shirts are wonderful and what they are known for. They are focused on everyday clothes with a twist. I am a SAHM, so it works for me. I am addicted to the European drafting of Burda and Ottobre. Sometimes, they do not use the best models for their clothes or fabrics. I think they try to show how the styles can compliment a bigger person.

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