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From: MaryW
Date: 04-12-2005, 10:08 AM (1 of 18)
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I just rec'd. my Ottobre Magazine for Kids. Cute stuff. There is one pattern I may try for my grandson. A sleeveless tank top, sort of what you see basketball players wear. They have the most adorable masculine boys stuff I have ever seen. The toddler girls dresses have matching panties. They also have a wrap-around skirt, knee length and a peasant blouse for women. I like the skirt for summer. They have a pair of pants for boys in the plus sizes as well. MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Helen Weiss
Date: 04-14-2005, 12:02 PM (2 of 18)
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I have purchased two of these pattern books, and am also thrilled with the designs, however, I have to admit I've yet to get as far as tracing the patterns - VERY intimidating!! Please let me know how you've all done with that. I have purchased the pattern tracing paper that comes on a roll. Do you use a pencil, or is it too thick?
sewhappy
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User: Helen Weiss
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-14-2005, 12:16 PM (3 of 18)
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My method is a bit different. I trace on wax paper with a seam ripper. I know tracing the patterns off is a pain, but once it's done you have it forever. I love the designs they have for toddlers especially.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: TupJane
Date: 04-14-2005, 07:45 PM (4 of 18)
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Mary I can't find this magazine at my local Joann's. In fact, they weren't even familiar with it. Did you order a subscription directly from the company? Thanks. Jane
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User: TupJane
Member since: 02-04-2005 Total posts: 55 
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From: Helen Weiss
Date: 04-14-2005, 10:08 PM (5 of 18)
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I first heard of this Finnish Pattern Co on this Web Site! I actually got my first copy on EBay, "The Wooly Thread" sells them individually. You can also purchase a subscription through them. The designs are so much more interesting than the mainstream pattern company's. You can check out their web site at www.ottobredesign.com. The magazine retails in the US at $10.95 and $15.95 in Canada. It may be available at Amazon or Chapters - I've never checked, but it is well worth the search. I'm told the patterns go together beautifully, but some experience is required, since the instructions are minimal.
sewhappy
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User: Helen Weiss
Member since: 10-16-2003 Total posts: 69 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-15-2005, 11:34 AM (6 of 18)
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The Wooly Thread offers Ottobre subscriptions. www.woolythread.com It's true, directions are minimal but if they do state a more technical step they will show with directions and diagrams how to do it step by step. The summer one shows how to put on a collar and facing all in one step. Last time they showed how to do the bellows pockets on boys wear. MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: SewAddict
Date: 06-17-2005, 11:58 AM (7 of 18)
Mary, I am curious about the wax paper tracing tip. Does the wax paper damage or dull your scissors when cutting into it? What is it about this method you like? Just curious...never heard of such a thing  SewAddict |
User: SewAddict
Member since: 06-03-2005 Total posts: 25 |
From: natmyers
Date: 06-17-2005, 03:44 PM (8 of 18)
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I made one of their summer patterns for the children's contest! It's so cute if I do say so myself.
babyandbeyondboutique.com
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User: natmyers
Member since: 03-09-2005 Total posts: 34 |
From: blackie
Date: 06-18-2005, 12:57 AM (9 of 18)
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I have purchased two of these pattern books, and am also thrilled with the designs, however, I have to admit I've yet to get as far as tracing the patterns - VERY intimidating!! Please let me know how you've all done with that. I have purchased the pattern tracing paper that comes on a roll. Do you use a pencil, or is it too thick? I also was intimidated - recently made my first Ottobre outfit. The tracing didn't take as long as I thought it would. It was my first time adding seam allowances too, but that worked out OK. I actually used mechanical pencil and tissue paper. It worked fine; but I had to be very careful not to get my iron near it and get it wet (stupid leaky iron!). I will probably buy some tracing paper soon, but in the meantime stick to tissue. The directions are amazing - very technical, terse, but not a word is wasted. And yes, they give you diagrams of some of the trickier techiques. However, if you are like me and like to make your own patterns up, the techniques you can learn ALONE are worth the magazine. Also, if you have the magazine and don't cut the patterns you can use them anytime. The children's sizes have a large range and many of the styles are creative with a timeless quality. Definitely worth the $$ if you don't mind putting in a little extra effort where tracing is concerned! see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 06-18-2005, 01:56 AM (10 of 18)
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I'm glad you mentioned the wax paper tip for tracing out patterns Mary. I have been using dollar store tissue paper which has been ok, but once you use it once or twice it tears too much. I was trying to figure out what to use cause I don't want to cut up the patterns and I have found our local stores supply of really good unique sewing items is pretty poor. Now, off to the store for wax paper tomorrow!
Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: SummerRainemama
Date: 07-12-2005, 08:38 PM (11 of 18)
An easy way to trace the patterns is to use a light colored highlighter and lightly go over the pattern lines in the size you are wanting to trace. The highlighted pattern can easily be seen under tissue paper or wax paper. Then place your tracing material of choice on the pattern sheet and trace away! 
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User: SummerRainemama
Member since: 04-16-2004 Total posts: 17 
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From: blackie
Date: 07-12-2005, 11:01 PM (12 of 18)
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An easy way to trace the patterns is to use a light colored highlighter and lightly go over the pattern lines in the size you are wanting to trace. The highlighted pattern can easily be seen under tissue paper or wax paper. Then place your tracing material of choice on the pattern sheet and trace away! I think that can be a good idea for some patterns, but with Ottobre if you did that you would be cluttering up an already WAY cluttered pattern sheet, and reducing your options for using the patterns over and over again. I have found both that weird interfacing-like pattern tracing stuff (can't remember what it's called), craft tracing paper, or tissue paper, allows you to see the pattern lines just fine. see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: MaryW
Date: 07-13-2005, 06:40 AM (13 of 18)
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I agree, it is more durable. Tracing cloth is what it is called I think.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: SummerRainemama
Date: 07-13-2005, 05:11 PM (14 of 18)
It doesn't clutter up the pattern at all, I've been doing it this way in all my issues and don't find it to be a problem at all. In fact it truly does make tracing them much easier, no getting sizes confused. I use light neon highlighters, and use a different color for each of my kids. After a while the neon fades a bit and becomes even lighter and does not damage the pattern at all.  I've also shown other irl sewing friends how to do this and they agree, much much easier.......
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User: SummerRainemama
Member since: 04-16-2004 Total posts: 17
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From: cheshirenc
Date: 07-13-2005, 07:15 PM (15 of 18)
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I use medical exam paper to trace my patterns. It is more tear resistant than the tissue the patterns are made. I lay the pattern on top of white poster board and then lay the exam paper on top of the pattern and it is pretty easy to see the lines. |
User: cheshirenc
Member since: 06-02-2005 Total posts: 5 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 07-17-2005, 08:37 AM (16 of 18)
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I decided to try some parchment paper as I didn't have any wax paper in the cupboard and it works fantastic, its light enough to see through, doesn't tear like pattern paper, irons great, doesn't leave any wax anywhere and is cheap. So I went and bought more rolls. I also found that it was easier to buy a cheaper rotary cutter and use my old blades on it for cutting the paper or anything else I didn't want to use the good blades for. And I decided to pick up some larger ziplock baggies to store my patterns in as its harder to fold the parchment paper up and get it back into the pattern envelope. This way I can keep everything together. Thanks for the great tip Mary.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: fronno
Date: 07-18-2005, 09:35 AM (17 of 18)
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[QUOTE=bridesmom I decided to pick up some larger ziplock baggies to store my patterns in as its harder to fold the parchment paper up and get it back into the pattern envelope. This way I can keep everything together. Thanks for the great tip Mary.[/QUOTE] I uses for drawing my patterns paper which is colled here in Holland (Europe) clear cristal paper. It is paper which is used by architects for drawing their final sketches. So it is strong and in color a little bit milky, but I have to by carefull with water. For storing my patterns I use cylinders, because I roll the patterns. With kind regards,
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User: fronno
Member since: 04-26-2004 Total posts: 79 
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From: mommydionne
Date: 07-25-2005, 07:15 PM (18 of 18)
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just made the halter top and capri length pants with the petals all round, very cute!! I trace on doctor table paper with a pen or pencil.
Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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