Ottobre Design

Sun bright December 12, 2022 Hat/Visor

I have to give full credit to my eldest daughter for inspiring me to make myself a bucket hat! She took the lead and sewed the Sun Bright Brimmed Hat from Ottobre … Read more

What comes before silk? January 21, 2016 Sew

I mentioned in a post earlier this month that one of my sewing themes this year was to sew my silk stash. But before hitting the silk, I thought it might be sensib… Read more

Autumn leaves with a winter chill May 9, 2015 Sew

Autumn is my favourite season. I love the changing colours as the leaves turn from green to brown with lots of glorious yellows, reds and oranges in-between.… Read more

Green is my favourite colour April 13, 2015 Sew

I’m a visual person who is very attracted to colour, and green is my all time favourite. I wonder if that is because I have green eyes?

When the new season… Read more

Painting a picture February 11, 2015 Sew

As soon as I finished sewing my first Painted Rose Top, I cut out and sewed up another one. That’s always a good sign isn’t it?

This liberty print i… Read more

Ottobre for the win February 7, 2015 Sew

My love of the Scout Woven Tee has been well documented, but readers I’ve moved on… I’ve discovered the benefits of a woven tee with bust d… Read more

Funny faces dress April 14, 2014 Sew

We’re just home from a little family holiday and while packing to go away, the girls and I identified some gaps in their wardrobes. At the top of the list… Read more

Seven October 26, 2013 Sew

Our big girl is seven today. How did that happen?

A two wheeled scooter with an adjustable handle was on Miss A’s birthday wish list and my Dad came throu… Read more

Hoops and bubbles on repeat October 12, 2013 Sew

It’s my niece’s 3rd birthday today and I’ve made her another pair of Bubble Pockets Shorts and a Hoops T-shirt. Miss F has just grown out o… Read more