Ottobre Nirunaru Pinafore Dress (and a little Old Navy)

This is my second Ottobre attempt. (You can see my first attempt here.) I think the hardest part about an Ottobre pattern is tracing the pattern pieces from the master sheet. All the intersecting lines are dizzy-ing, no?  This pattern is from the Spring 2008 issue.  Yes, I know it is fall. I am not in denial. Really. I just think this is a dress for all seasons.

It has taken me a while, but I have finally learned that when I am combining store-bought clothing with things I am making, it is important to start with the store-bought piece.  It's much easier to coordinate a piece of fabric to a store-bought item than it is to find an item that coordinates with something you've already made. That has been my experience anyway. The little shirt for this outfit was an Old Navy special($5).  The fabric is Lucien, Amy Butler, and a little Kona cotton.

This little set is a gift for a friend. Her sweet baby girl needs 100% cotton clothes.  Synthetic fibers do not agree with her super soft and sensitive yummy baby skin.  I made the dress and pants/capris (Butterick B5017) in a 12 month size. The dress seems about right.  The pants/capris appear mighty roomy to me. Fingers are crossed that they will fit. 

That is all for now. We are having the most amazing run of Indian summer. I'm off to power wash the deck. Tah-wan-duh! I love using powerful tools.

Toodles,

Cassie

Progress Report--I am pleased to report that I have one lunch box cut out and ready to sew. Let's see...that's one of five.  I'm not sure that counts as progress. LOL!  At least I'm headed in the right direction. 

Comments

[Cindy]

Cute, cute, cute. Love it.

[Nanna mary]

I love the little outfit you have made it is so yummy.
Hugs Mary.

[brigette]

what a DARLING outfit.
you are amazing.
she'll love love love it.

[Thimbleanna]

Ohmygosh -- that's SO cute! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE your adorable little tag on the front. What a perfect by-line for a little girl. (Of course if you make little boy clothes, you might want to put it somewhere else haha.)

Now, about those lunchbags....September is almost gone already....nag, nag, nag....

[Gumbo Lily]

I love how you combine store-bought with handmade trims and extras. This is really adorable. Both Baby and Mama will love it!

Isn't Indian Summer the best?
Happy Power-Washing.

Jody

[Amy - parkcitygirl]

So cute! I love the fabrics you have in there :)

Hope the brown bags don't run out too soon :P

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Excelente trabalho. Bom fim de semana

Loy da 1001