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Ottobre Design Magazine: 03-2012-38 (Harrison) - Type:Kids(boys & girls)    printable version
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Posted on:2/25/13 8:22 AM
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Pattern Description: Ottobre 03/2012 Bermuda shorts with side pockets and pleats in front, darts and a slit pocket in back.

Pattern Sizing: The little guy version is #20 Papa Joe, they are the same thing only in a small version of 92-122cm. I used #38 Harrison that went from 128-170 cm. I traced and cut a 152 for Mr. T who wears size 10 RTW.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? It did look like the drawing and picture.

Were the instructions easy to follow? I enjoyed all of these instructions except for the back slit pocket. It took me the longest to figure out. I ended up blogging a visual step-by-step reminder for future reference here. I loved the waistband on these shorts especially. They turned out great!

Fabric Used: This fabric is from one of my favorite lines, designed by David Walker for Free Spirit of Westminster called Boys will be Boys; it is super cute and affordable. I also used a really vintage zipper and T picked out this rocking orange button from my vintage tub.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't alter anything with this pattern. I followed the directions except I didn't add belt loops as they fit T without them.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I'm not sure if I would sew it again. I think it's an ok pattern but they are just a bit snug on T and I can't believe he would be a size 158??? I also am not sold yet on pleats in the front. Nonetheless it is a good pattern and some funky but cute shorts.
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morzel said...
Those are great shorts! Love the use of fabric (and the fabric itself).
2/25/13 9:04 AM
Renren said...
Love the fabric and the bermudas! Your zipper looks great, but what really caught my eye was how perfectly tensioned the threads are going through the buttonhole. My buttonhole threads never look that good! Super job all around.
2/25/13 3:23 PM
Dee2 said...
These are really great--the fabrics are really cute for this style & different prints are used very creatively. Excellent job on the zipper too!
2/25/13 5:20 PM
sunnysewing said...
Thanks for the great comments :D I love it! @Renren, I usually lay the button down and then a toothpick on top to sew over it with my machine. Then I tie the threads on top together and on back together. At the end I just slide out the toothpick and it's perfect :D
2/25/13 7:25 PM
sunnysewing said...
Oh and if you meant my actual buttonhole-hole lol, my machine does it for me :P
2/25/13 7:27 PM
Renren said...
Oh, no, I meant the holes in the button. I see the confusion and how my comment wasn't clear. Thanks for the toothpick tip. Interesting! I'll try it. Is it a flat toothpick or a round one, if you don't mind all these questions. I'm just naturally inquisitive.
2/25/13 8:29 PM
sunnysewing said...
LOL it's a round toothpick. Sorry I had to laugh. I don't know if I've ever seen a flat one. When I lay it on top of the button I make sure my needle doesn't hit it - line it up in the center of the holes - the needle should bop on either side if your stitch width is right on. Then I let the machine do the work a few times and that's it :D I much prefer the wood toothpicks in case I happen to knick one with the needle. I tried using a metal embroidery needle at first.... not a good idea
2/25/13 11:41 PM
Mufffet said...
How cute! :)
2/26/13 10:09 AM
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