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for the sew weekly challenge of women in tv, i was inspired by boomer from battlestar galactica.
i wanted a military feel with a twist. the battlestar uniform includes two tanks tops, one worn sort of backwards over the other, so i needed a pattern that could be layered and a look a little tough. i LOVE this laura pattern! perfect for layering. i went with stretch jersey in a color i wouldn’t normally choose, topstitched till i went blind, and omitted the pocket flaps and buttons, going with an exposed zipper instead. it felt more “cylon” that way… more about that at oonaballoona: sew weekly sunday resurrection dress
Material Notes
this was a very springy material that stretched in all directions— i wish i knew what exact type of jersey it is, because i loved handling it. it made such a satisfying sound whenever i plunked it down on my ironing board. and it is ALWAYS cool to the touch. maybe it’s made by cylons.
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Intermediate
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Jun 16, 2011, 08.53 PMby LimeSoda
Stunning detail and topnotch sewing. You look glam and confident.
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Jun 27, 2011, 12.44 PMby oonaballoona
thank you, what awesome compliments! the confidence is all acting, to be honest i wasn’t so sure about this dress :)
Apr 28, 2011, 04.27 PMby sunnilj9
So fantastic! I adore the inspiration and the finished look! You look drop dead gorgeous in it! Fabulous project!
xoxo, Sunni
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Apr 30, 2011, 01.13 PMby oonaballoona
thank you so much sunni!
Apr 27, 2011, 08.05 PMby tirrs
i’m love it
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Apr 28, 2011, 01.16 PMby oonaballoona
:))
Apr 27, 2011, 01.57 PMby kelepso
This is a beautiful dress, plus I LOVE jersey; perhaps the jersey you used is a wool jersey. Anyway, I love the red piping and top stitching. Great job!
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Apr 28, 2011, 01.16 PMby oonaballoona
thanks kelepso! would wool jersey always feel cool? i’ve got to get more of it!
Apr 28, 2011, 10.28 PMby kelepso
You know, I am not sure if it will feel cool. I’ve only handled it. I’ve never worn it. I only know that it’s a bit heavier and much softer than ordinary jersey we wear for t-shirts. The material is very lovely.
Apr 27, 2011, 01.21 PMby liliashp
Nicely tailored and very cool! And the top stitching is perfect!
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Apr 28, 2011, 01.17 PMby oonaballoona
ooh i like that you think it looks tailored, thank you!
Apr 27, 2011, 11.48 AMby joost52
Where do I apply for a date with this hot cylon?
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Apr 28, 2011, 01.20 PMby oonaballoona
well, this specific model has VERY expensive tastes. i’ll need to see your financials.
Apr 28, 2011, 01.24 PMby joost52
[sulk]
Apr 27, 2011, 05.57 AMby Denise Angela
Gorgeous…love the lines!
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Apr 28, 2011, 01.18 PMby oonaballoona
thanks!
Apr 27, 2011, 04.32 AMby irmchen
Excellent! Great fit! Good work! Love it! The effect of these red piping stripes is just amazing! Ps: As it happens you publish your projects always at the same time like magda. :-)
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Apr 28, 2011, 01.19 PMby oonaballoona
i know, magda & i are always project buddies, it’s weird!
i’m glad you like it— the piping is actually the inner lining of the pocket, i put it on the outside instead & the piping effect just happened :)
Apr 27, 2011, 03.45 AMby India T.
This looks so stylish & is tailored perfectly. Your blog is awesome!
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Apr 28, 2011, 01.19 PMby oonaballoona
thank you, so glad you like the blog!
Apr 27, 2011, 02.24 AMby cantare
I love the fit of this! Topstitching is one of my favorite things on a garment—I just sometimes wish it would do it on its own :P
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Apr 28, 2011, 01.15 PMby oonaballoona
ain’t that the truth. every time my topstitch was a trillionth of an inch off, i ripped it out and did it over. madness.
Apr 26, 2011, 08.56 PMby Testosterone
The lines up top caught my eye.
The fit flatters.
You did it again!!!
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Apr 28, 2011, 01.20 PMby oonaballoona
you flatter :)!
Apr 26, 2011, 04.17 PMby assets
Well done the fit is perfect.
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Apr 26, 2011, 08.54 PMby oonaballoona
thanks! i made it more work than it needed to be with a wonky swayback adjustment, so i’m glad to hear it fits :)
Apr 26, 2011, 03.26 PMby xanray
Amazing!
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Apr 26, 2011, 08.53 PMby oonaballoona
:)))))
Apr 26, 2011, 03.01 PMby magdamagda
haha yeah, glad we’re project buddies again:)
Love the crazy details and the fit is great! Again an exposed zip, awesome!
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Apr 26, 2011, 08.54 PMby oonaballoona
thanks :) i’m thinking i’ve gotta lay off the zip for awhile!
Apr 26, 2011, 02.30 PMby nettie
This kicks ass! You definitely look cylon tough!!
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Apr 26, 2011, 08.54 PMby oonaballoona
hehee, thanks nettie!