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i swear. i just don’t know how to use my camera in a low light setting yet.
i got the courage to try this vintage mccalls pattern (7827) for an oona does it! challenge that 3 other lovely ladies participated in— i knew they would all make something fabulous so i had to raise my own bar. everyone went for a teal & red palette. though i was stoked about this combo, in the end i couldn’t bring myself to add red to this dress (all i could think of was supergirl), but you can see a bit of burgundy in my FABULOUS FIVE DOLLAR SHOES.
i’m sorry. i’m okay.
more story, different pictures, and construction lightbulbs on my blog:
oonaballoona
and see the teal ladies and their escapades here:
debimegoonamena does it!
(a story fitting for halloween, as we caused a bit of commotion in the underdressed crowd at the bar.)
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Oct 24, 2011, 05.37 PMby tirrs
very nice!
Oct 23, 2011, 01.51 AMby Testosterone
Another sensational creation!
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Oct 24, 2011, 01.59 PMby oonaballoona
:) thank you!
Oct 23, 2011, 12.24 AMby Timea Schmidt
The dress is gorgeous, but you are a total knock out in it! Love the shoes, plenty enough color contrast!
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Oct 24, 2011, 01.59 PMby oonaballoona
:))))! the shoes have so very many colors in them, they seem to go with everything..
Oct 22, 2011, 08.58 PMby chula123
once again FABULOUS !!! Looks so simple yet very elegant and then of course there is the Back. And I envy you for your zipper Job. I have yet to manage that as emaculate as yours. The colour is fantastic on you (and good choice not adding any red) and I LOVE the shoes !!
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Oct 24, 2011, 02.02 PMby oonaballoona
you’ve got to try colette’s invisble zipper facing tutorial:
http://www.coletterie.com/tutorials-tips-tricks/tutorial-invisible-zipper-with-facing
also, i pin my zips in, then baste with a regular foot about 1/4 away from the teeth, then get close to the teeth with a regular zip foot. i don’t even press the zip open. this gets it so close i almost can’t close it sometimes!
Oct 22, 2011, 04.39 PMby gedwoods
Nice job! For you camera, you just need one of these new lightfield cameras ! It will solve all your problems…
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Oct 24, 2011, 02.07 PMby oonaballoona
DAMMIT GEDWOODS NOW I WANT ONE.
that is SO cool.
Oct 22, 2011, 09.47 AMby adriprints
Whoah, that back is plunging! Love the color choice and look! Great job! ((I wouldn’t have added red either))
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Oct 22, 2011, 12.45 PMby oonaballoona
thanks adri! i’m pretty happy with the back :)
Oct 22, 2011, 01.02 AMby sewingqueen-1
Beautiful…. again! Girl, you just don’t do ugly! I noticed you visited Canada this year – just to let you know, I have a FABULOUS bottle of tequila waiting for you when you visit THIS part of Canda!!!(just so you know, I am trying to bribe you! Is it working at all??)
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Oct 22, 2011, 12.44 PMby oonaballoona
YES.
Oct 21, 2011, 07.45 PMby monikapullerits
Somehow the zipper caught my attention :) Love the finishing touch on that department :) Is the fabric lace or it just looks like that?
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Oct 21, 2011, 11.43 PMby oonaballoona
i’m pretty proud of the zipper :). yes, it’s lace underlined in linen!
Oct 21, 2011, 07.21 PMby Vanessa Velasquez
you really did an amazing job, and what a color!!!
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Oct 21, 2011, 11.43 PMby oonaballoona
thank you vanessa! i’m in love with the color too.
Oct 21, 2011, 07.11 PMby Kasiorist
this is such a lovely dress. you look lovely
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Oct 21, 2011, 11.43 PMby oonaballoona
:)))
Oct 21, 2011, 06.36 PMby ferret-mom
Fantastic work, as usual. Love the colour
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Oct 21, 2011, 11.44 PMby oonaballoona
well thank you!
Oct 21, 2011, 05.46 PMby GeorgieT74
Your dress is by far the best.
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Oct 21, 2011, 11.44 PMby oonaballoona
of what? OF ALL THE DRESSES IN THE WORLD?! yes, please, i accept :))
Oct 21, 2011, 03.45 PMby zsyzu
This is very pretty. I may have to copy this dress for a wedding I have to go to. Thanks for sharing. You always do beautiful work.
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Oct 21, 2011, 11.44 PMby oonaballoona
copy away! if you happen to find this vintage pattern, it’s a beaut to work with.
Oct 21, 2011, 03.28 PMby patti-r
Fabulous !!
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Oct 21, 2011, 11.44 PMby oonaballoona
:)
Oct 21, 2011, 02.48 PMby mememe-1
I have just one word to say – STUNNING!
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Oct 21, 2011, 11.45 PMby oonaballoona
thank you mememe! (love your name).