12.31.2014

round up!

I caved. I didn't cave so far as to do Gillian's Top 5, which is brilliant, and only goes to further show what a motivating and inspiring teacher she must be for her lucky kiddos. I did try to do that round up, but well. I got as far as "hits" and threw my hands up in the air, because I AM TOO AMAZING TO PICK A MERE FIVE HITS. 

THAT'S RIGHT I SAID IT. #WHATCHUGONDOABOUTIT.
oonaballoona | 2014 on the sewing blog!
However. 

I used Aviary to create a wee collage of 2014, and went black n' white on the Misses & Reworks. 

First row: Devoid of color on screen and IRL, those two are in the basket for full on renovation. The first is already reborn into my quilted princely party dress, the second needs hacking on the sleeves and neckline. (You can see both at MSN...they never made it to these parts, which is telling.)

Second row: My BHL Flora dress needs a high lo hem, that length plus that drape is dowdsville on me!

Third row: A victim of rushing to meet a deadline, my ill fitted boucle BHL Charlotte skirt is a rework. Not a full on miss, because the Charlotte pattern is a TNT for me so if I don't fix it, it means it's my fault. AND I DO NOT CURRY TO TAKING THE BLAME.  Further in, my "sew sexy" was about as opposite of "sexy" as you can get. Reduced to girls-only loungewear.

Fourth row: Hey waistband! My Gabriola skirt was a dream until I wore it out to a meal. I'm not a fan of where it sits, and I think I'll change it to a petersham treatment that Dev and I discussed over pizza. Mmmmmm. Pizza. Pizza always trumps fashion.

oonaballoona | 2014 on the sewing blog!

Top row: Two perps taken in for indecent exposure. My draped maxi dress is sheer as the day is long. Something I didn't realize until a bolt of rebel sunshine found its way through the city skyscrapers and I was informed that my underwear was a major motion picture. I don't want to deal with lining her, but I'll have to find the will in order to wear. In my Nettie, the denim-look jersey shines like the skin of a jellyfish in the right light, especially on the curvy parts. A shame, because I wear that floral version of BHL's Charlotte skirt CONSTANTLY, like, I have to hold myself back, and she was a perfect partner.

Second row: SBCC maiden voyage, sunk by shitty material! This cotton voile feels like paper and only gets worse after washing. Sea worthy, she is not.

Third row: YEAH YEAH YEAH I know you like that Bronte Top, but even that shade of red cannot save it from my aversion to solid colors! She's excellent audition wear, but when something is tagged Audition Wear, it usually means Everyday Wear, which usually means Back Of The Closet. Because I live in Opposite World. A world where the Zac Posen circle skirt and brocade crop top are Everyday wear. They're grayed out for refashioning, and have become, happily: my New Year's Eve dress, and sadly: a saftey pinned shenanigan. Last in that row is another fabric fail: the floral vintage Simplicity explosion under my wooly houndstooth cape. The fabric has no recovery, the surface feels painted. I may hack her into a two piece setacular.

(Oh, and that last shot is the last make of 2014, Lord help me I succumbed to quilting cotton AND I LIKED IT. Soon to appear in these parts! You can always hop over to my closet and have a peek at any of these, complete with links to my original ramblings.)

A very Happy New Year to you, with my fondest wish: may your 2015 closet be everything you want it to be!

26 comments:

  1. What a good way to do a roundup! It got me wondering though - What do you wear when you lounge around the house, run out for errands, etc? Are you all fabulous, all the time?

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    1. WELL. currently i am wearing a vintage wrap maxi skirt, in a green & gold african print, and a flashdance-esque black rayon top. (all my other flashdance tops are in the laundry basket). but, i really need more fabulous lounge stuff! when i run out of the house i throw on a technicolor coat & faux fur booties in winter, and a crazy maxi dress in summer. it's the shift in seasons that always gets me ;).

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    2. Apparently she is fabulous all the time! :-)

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  2. Ooh I like the idea of B&W for the misses and reworks - even so, you have the most colorful roundup collage and I love it!!! Thanks for being your fabulous self all the time and I can't wait to see what's coming in 2015 :)

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  3. Oh, this is fabulous, this is! I love the grayscale technique and live in a state of constant wardrobe envy every time you post! Welcome to the quilting cotton side!

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  4. Love how you did your roundup! So in love with your technicolor wardrobe. Wish I had occasion to wear such fun clothes all the time!

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  5. Ooh er! The lure of quilting cotton will get you in the end, if only for the kaleidoscope of technicolor dazzle dazzle on offer! Looking forward to seeing that one. Happy New Year lovely lady.

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  6. Oooh! this is great, I love your round up. Simple and straight to the point, unlike mine. hehe You've made a lot of clothes and they're all gorgeous!

    This idea of a collage and B&W, I'm loving it! Very creative!

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  7. So much fun color and so many prints! Such sweet, sweet eye candy.

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  8. Great looking year end round up!

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  9. Thank you Oona for your glorious stitching and yodelling in 2014!

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  10. Happy New Year! I discovered in 2014 your blog, it's great so thank you for inspiring!
    Maybe I do have a tip for your problem with the draped maxi dress of sheer fabric and no lining. You can make from good quality lycra a tight fitted (moving still possible) skirt with a lace hem (lace hem just an extra) with elastic waistband. So you don't have to deal with lining. And you can use the skirt also in combination with other dresses. I don't know if it's a solution for your problem...

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  11. The black and white idea is a good one! Very Visual, which is how my brain works :-)
    Took a peek at your 'wardrobe' page and was blown away. Also by noticing from where you're coming from: beheaded Oona in front of a white mantle piece in a dress with tiny flower print to technicolor woona showing all her pizazz and joy! You know, it makes me hopeful that I, too, will eventually find 'my style' and the satisfaction and self-confidence that go with it. You inspire, woman!

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    1. That w-key is too close to the uppercase-keyfor its own good! I meant Oona, of course, not woona, although that has a nice ring to it as well, and a better ring than woena, for sure!

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  12. brilliant round of of 2014 makes, can't wait to see what you make in 2015. Happy New Year!

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  13. Happy happy to you! What a great 2014!

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  14. Oh Goody! This is a great review format Oona! It's too bad that your maxi is sheer...that is one gorgeous dress! When I made my Midnight in Paris dress with sheer fabric, I sewed a super lightweight knit a-line dress to wear as a slip of sorts. No zips, buttons, just over the head, super easy...and it's surprisingly comfy to wear.

    Happy New Year to you and Ruggy both! I'm having a moment of 'what now?' and can't wait for your next post! For me, it's the season...I get all tickled about spring and summer, but winter...meh...not so much, LOL. Hmmm....maybe I should give a go at those crazy fabulous legwarmers?

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    1. i may go for that slip! and you would rock those legwarmers. really, they make winter SO much better!

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  15. Amazing!! My gosh you are amazing and fearless! Happy New Year!!

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  16. I am constantly in awe of your productivity and dedication to sewing. What a fantastic year! Your wardrobe is truly fabulous. Happy Happy New Year to you and Ruggy!

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  17. What a fabulous round-up! Looking forward to seeing what 2015 will bring!

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  18. loved seeing all your fabulous makes at one place! happy new year, sis! may it be even more colorful one than any before!

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i thankya truly for taking the time to comment, i love a good conversation-- and hope you know my thanks are always implied, if not always written!