This week I finally got to try out one of the patterns in the latest Ottobre Magazine (Issue 5/2015). The moment I saw this raglan top, I wanted to try it in a floral and stripes combination.
There has been at least one Ottobre women’s raglan top pattern each year (I’ve been subscribing for sooooo long) and I’ve made others, but I really love this version. It is a comfortable loose fit with cuffed sleeves. I shortened the sleeves by about 5 inches. Because I have short arms, and because I didn’t want them to be really long like their picture.
So, what have you been sewing up this week? Did you make something with one of my free sewing tutorials or patterns? I would love to see! Tag me on Instagram @sewcanshe.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
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Sheesh! It’s the end of May already! I’ve been thinking about my favorite things all month, so excited to share them with you… and I almost missed it, lol. Where did this month go?
Hand sewing seems to be one of those ‘love it or hate it’ activities. I used to hate it until I got better at it and learned a few tricks. I hesitate to admit that this trick for hiding thread ends is something I learned way too late. Now that my hand sewing looks invisible, I love it.
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Let’s talk undies! Does your little girl love those ‘boy shorts’ underwear? My almost-6 year old does. And I really don’t mind her wearing them since they are actually more modest (and they look more comfortable) than the skimpier variety. I’ve been so excited to make her some new underwear, but no matter how many different ways I searched ‘boy short underwear for girls’ I could not find a single pattern. Am I crazy? And believe me, I wish I could ‘unsee’ some of the things my searches brought up, lol.
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I made a raglan too!!! (I like yours better:) have a great weekend!
Hi! I love your raglan shirt. Stripes and floral is one of my absolute favorite combos and black and white prints make up 90% of my wardrobe 😛 I’ve been curious about the Ottobre patterns for a while now, I’ll have to check them out. Thank you for hosting this link party- I can’t wait to read all these sewing posts! This is the first sewing link party I’ve seen/ been too. Very cool!
I made a raglan too!!! (I like yours better:) have a great weekend!
nice raglan!! and I must check out your tips on sewing knit fabrics. TFS !
LOVE your top! Great job!
Hi! I love your raglan shirt. Stripes and floral is one of my absolute favorite combos and black and white prints make up 90% of my wardrobe 😛 I’ve been curious about the Ottobre patterns for a while now, I’ll have to check them out. Thank you for hosting this link party- I can’t wait to read all these sewing posts! This is the first sewing link party I’ve seen/ been too. Very cool!