One of my favorite magazines is the Ottobre Women's Pattern magazine. If you've not heard of it, it is a magazine that is produced in Finland twice a year, and includes about 20 different patterns in a wide range of women's sizes. The patterns are really versatile, and can adapt from a Mom on the Go type wardrobe or a Working Woman wardrobe quite easily. Here are some highlights of this issue: These are the line drawings of all of the patterns in the issue. I want one of each! But I probably won't have time for that. This v-neck t-shirt with side ruching will probably be my first pick. We have some very nice cotton/lycra solid knits that would be perfect for this: I also love making coats. So this hooded Anorak jacket would be great for fall. I've got some coated linen that I've been looking for a good raincoat pattern to make, and I like this one for all of the pockets and hood. For a comfortable work dress, I like this simple wrap dress:
Ann's Sewing Experiments