It's been a long hot summer, but the temperature is dropping fast down here. We've even had some rain, although the drought is a long way from over. 
I let Amy choose her fabrics and styles because I think she should be able to wear what she likes. Even if it makes me feel nauseous and like I have been poked in the eye.
It feels really weird to be working in corduroy after a seemingly endless season of muslin and the lightest possible cottons.
Both patterns are from Ottobre magazine and while they don't include seam allowances (a recipe for disaster when I'm cutting out - I always forget to add them), the patterns in this mag are really good. They are straightforward, fit well and actually work. It's a little bit pricey, but I'll be renewing my subscription. I love that I can just pull out a year's worth of them to find something from any season when Amy needs a new garment.I also have a copy of the grown ups mag because it includes sizes for big women, but I am yet to make anything from it.
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I love that pattern, it looks great - I just need the girls to grow a bit before I make it for them.
Oh, I hear you with the corduroy. I have a pile of it sitting waiting to be sewn, but today it is sticky and warm again (sounds like a pudding!) and I think I'll just pass.... again....
Gorgeous dress. Love the style. Lucky girl!
Yep, i bought corduroy the other day with the intent on making Mia some winter trousers/skirts/dresses, haven't decided yet.
I love this age. Where too much is never enough.
She's pretty funky, though.
Or is that you, trying to pull it back.
I love corduroy. Not to sew, but it's great stuff.
How old is Amy?
Gorgeous clothes, gorgeous girl, talented mother (and with a new baby too). I've recently lashed out and bought an Ottobre Designs subscription, plus a coouple of back copies. I want to try some of their bigger woman patterns too.
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