But first, apologies to Italian speakers. The title of this post means something like Ogden Every Today in Italian. Why am I trying to alliterate in Italian, a language for which I’ve only completed the beginner’s course level 1 in Babbel? Well, A) because a good sewist is SEW not going to pass up an opportunity for a groan-worthy pun, and B) because I am in Italy on vacation! Yippeeeeeee!!!! And I am wearing Ogden camis and dresses all the time here!
Let’s play a little game of “Where Wore It Better?”





Note that the Ogden pattern is only for a cami, but it couldn’t be easier to extend it into a dress. I simply added about 14″ to the hem of the cami, keeping the same curved shape of the hem. I also added in-seam pockets to the dress.


Ok, let’s just drop the pretence and recognize that Italy wears EVERYTHING better.
Here are some more pics of the various Ogdens with some details about the fabrics I used.
This was the first one I sewed and it came out a bit large, so I went down a size for the rest. This needs a bit of rescuing by shortening the straps. I used Art Gallery Fabrics rayon challis in the Boho Fusion Swifting Flora print. (Where the fuck do they come up with these NAMES??)
I adore this fabric — so lightweight and cool in the hot Italian summer sun. It was very shifty to cut out, though.

This dress was made from a rayon that I picked up in the Turkish Market in Berlin last year. Lightweight rayon is *perfetto* for this pattern.
One thing I really love about the Ogden, apart from the fact that it’s quite easy to make, is the low-cut back. And generally speaking, I find that it covers my bra straps quite well. You’d think that would be more of a problem with this style but it seems to be drafted perfectly for that.
This navy version below was made with 100% silk twill that I picked up for about $7 per yard at Designer Fabrics in Toronto. I can’t say much more about that because I am in the denial stage of grief as the owners of DF have announced they are retiring and closing the store. This store is a 10-minute walk from my house! Not sure I will survive this blow.
Perhaps I’ll go console myself with a pizza and gelato and a bottle of chianti and a view of Lake Como.
Life can be tough.
Thanks for stopping by!
— Lori
You poor thing! Vacationing in Italy – my heart bleeds 🙂 I LOVED Italy. Even the sun/light feels different – softer, more mellow. Your Ogdens however, look great everywhere you go 🙂 I resisted the dash for Ogden for the longest time UNTIL she released it in print…then I was done for. I’ve made 3 and have been considering more as I eye some left over Liberty lawn sitting by my cutting table…I had to do darts in it however, but that’s just par for the course for me.
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Thanks for feeling sorry for me, Kathleen! lol. Glad to know you share my obsession for the Ogden. I can’t stop making them.
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Convinced me — this Ogden cami is next up. Quintessential summer
Can’t believe DF is closing shop — my condolences!!
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Very nice. Especially the Angel of Nuggies…
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Also, just nominated you to take part in the ‘Mystery Blogger Award’ https://wordpress.com/post/thedementedfairy.wordpress.com/12814
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How lovely! Thank you! Loved reading your story about meeting your SO amidst a plumbing disaster. You can’t make that sort of thing up. LOL
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Glad it made you smile! It was hilarious [after it was all over]
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Yes, you had me at Angel of Nuggies, as well. What a sweet trip! Hope the “work” part was fun too?
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Looks just as terrific in Toronto! Not sure why Indidn’t realize we were neighbours. I’be been enjoying you blog for quite a while! Cheers from Bloor-Yorkville.
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Cheers from Roncesvalles!
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OMG. The auto-correct! Apologies …
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So sorry about your fabric store closing!
I discovered the Ogden earlier this year and have made two with at least a few more planned. It really is a fantastic pattern and all of yours are awesome!
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Thanks, KS! We should start an Ogden fan club. lol.
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What?! I hadn’t heard they were closing. Will have to look into that further and plan a trip there beforenit happens. Love your Ogdens and it looks like Arenite pants too. I had planned those as an Italy outfit myself.
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Wow, good eye on spotting the Arenite pants! Highly recommended together as an Italy outfit (or an anywhere outfit). I feel like a million bucks in it.
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Babin babin babin 🔥🔥🔥
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Lori – I was teetering on the edge – to buy or not to buy the Ogden. But this post just pushed me over the edge. 81/2 X 11 sheets of paper and tape abound. Your Ogden dress hack is quite wonderful and perfect for holidays. Italy I think wins the challenge! Sorry TO. And sorry about DF. I know the feeling of abandonment by fabric heavens closing.
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Pleased to be able to push people over cliffs around here! lol. I think you’ll really like making and wearing an Ogden. (Almost wrote ‘ogni’.)
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Hahaha..love it! 😍 Have an amazing time!
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Thanks, Uta! Just got back last night. It was a *wonderful* trip. Loved every minute of it and now I have to sew new bottoms because I ate WAAAAY too much!
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Hahahah..oh my!!! Lol happy to hear it was amazing 😁😁😍😍😍 *new bottoms* 😂😂😂
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Love all your versions of this pattern. It looks to be the PERFECT pattern for summer wear when you feel so hot you want the least amount of fabric touching the body.
I’m devastated to learn of the fabric store closing. People get tired … but I’m sad for us.
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Thanks, Barbara. Glad you got to visit it when you were here–so you know why it’s so upsetting. Many people are breaking into tears as they go in there to make their last purchases. 😦
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“Boho Fusion Swifting Flora print” – totally WTF is up with those names! But anyway, I like your Ogden series in all the ways. The navy one is probably my favourite. And I’ll totally take your summer shoe collection as well 😉
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Thanks, Kate!
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I love all your versions!! And am so jealous you got to eat gelatos recently! Also, I nominated you for The Mystery Blogger Award – https://saturdaynightstitch.com/2018/07/13/the-mystery-bloogger-award/comment-page-1/#comment-9108
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Well if you hadn’t nominated me first, Hila, I would’ve nominated you! Thanks for the nomination…I’m flattered. 😀
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🙂
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Oh wow your vacation looks so beautiful!! And you have the perfect travel piece(s)! 1 vote for Lake Como please. :O Stunning.
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I vote for Lake Como, too, and for an immediate return to the vicinity! (Just got back from the trip last night.) Thanks for your comment, Lia.
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