tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post2769500944763571830..comments2024-03-16T10:04:07.161-04:00Comments on oonaballoona™ | by marcy harriell: Fabric Godmother: Silhouette Vs Sewistmarcy harriell | oonaballoonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-44940857111138260862021-07-01T22:22:53.166-04:002021-07-01T22:22:53.166-04:00Very after the fact, but...I think it's the pa...Very after the fact, but...I think it's the pattern. I just read a review on Pattern Review by somebody who hated the result of her band, called McCall's, and got a reply that the illustration was wrong (which she went by) and the written instructions right.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509487491285800950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-81756818457366027302021-03-20T20:46:05.031-04:002021-03-20T20:46:05.031-04:00Everything you make is simply stunning! Love this ...Everything you make is simply stunning! Love this dress!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04488503554440453179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-47910141793370151622021-02-20T12:18:27.341-05:002021-02-20T12:18:27.341-05:00I agree...I was also thinking of a cute tunic top ...I agree...I was also thinking of a cute tunic top and shorts or capri (clam diggers we called 'em in S.C. when I was a youngster.)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365960361297689684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-81504713286425862552021-02-11T22:52:23.296-05:002021-02-11T22:52:23.296-05:00I wonder if it is a pattern problem. I have a McCa...I wonder if it is a pattern problem. I have a McCall's pattern that has received good reviews EXCEPT for the front band--very bad (including cut-out; like two pattern pieces instead of one). I think there must be a multitude of ways to do a front band!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509487491285800950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-85242997851719617772021-02-10T22:59:22.669-05:002021-02-10T22:59:22.669-05:00First timer here. Just found you on YouTube. You t...First timer here. Just found you on YouTube. You two are great - a lot like me and mine! 😂 ok, so what if you remove the ruffle and make it into fitted shorts and make the front hem of the now long blouse/short dress higher than the back, bringing attention to your beautiful legs ........ kind of 50’s housewife glam!Jeanette #SixPointedPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14070626589302334528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-17936246749611630682021-02-10T22:58:09.125-05:002021-02-10T22:58:09.125-05:00First timer here - just found you on YouTube. You ...First timer here - just found you on YouTube. You two remind me me and mine 😂 ok, so what if you remove the bottom ruffle and turn it into a pair of fitted shorts. Then take your long blouse/short dress and make the front hem shorter than the back showing off and emphasizing your legs a la 50’s housewife glam!!!Jeanette #SixPointedPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14070626589302334528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-73726733245428012092021-02-10T11:53:43.505-05:002021-02-10T11:53:43.505-05:00Where do you find beautiful fabric to sew clothing...Where do you find beautiful fabric to sew clothing? All we have by us is JoAnns and quilt shops!<br />Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080648819560749138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-58013248382966964452021-02-08T10:57:07.945-05:002021-02-08T10:57:07.945-05:00Balloon sleeves for the win!Balloon sleeves for the win!LinBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201009126846898608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-86220878016942692962021-02-06T10:58:52.342-05:002021-02-06T10:58:52.342-05:00It IS. I mean if I saw this on any number of peopl...It IS. I mean if I saw this on any number of people I probably wouldn’t think it, but for me, YEAH.marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-85975982741761678432021-02-06T10:58:03.142-05:002021-02-06T10:58:03.142-05:00Thanks Heidi! It’s actually black, which as I’m fi...Thanks Heidi! It’s actually black, which as I’m finding out is hard to photograph (not having the need to snap this shade much 🤣)marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-91284540634188372072021-02-06T10:57:13.392-05:002021-02-06T10:57:13.392-05:00Thank you!Thank you!marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-23950960982336863322021-02-06T10:57:01.788-05:002021-02-06T10:57:01.788-05:00I’ll tell ya, if we weren’t in a pandemic I’d be i...I’ll tell ya, if we weren’t in a pandemic I’d be inviting some girlfriends over to give it a try 😅marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-34829154054229112052021-02-06T10:56:20.777-05:002021-02-06T10:56:20.777-05:00That’s what the original pattern looked like ! I g...That’s what the original pattern looked like ! I guess I wouldn’t lose anything by trying it that way, since that tier is on the chopping block.marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-37874957955479956092021-02-06T10:55:12.216-05:002021-02-06T10:55:12.216-05:00I really wish I could remember if it was me or the...I really wish I could remember if it was me or the pattern....I mean I *could* just go back at look at the instructions, but that’s detective work I don’t really have the stomach for right now 🤣😂🤣marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-42962708640421418302021-02-06T10:52:39.148-05:002021-02-06T10:52:39.148-05:00It *is* quite comfy. This fabric feels sooooo good...It *is* quite comfy. This fabric feels sooooo good. Now I gotta make the silhouette feel good 😅marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-68348315582307079762021-02-06T10:52:02.563-05:002021-02-06T10:52:02.563-05:00It does read navy on my screen! But it’s black. I ...It does read navy on my screen! But it’s black. I got some thinkin’ to do.....marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-8525850161888209772021-02-06T10:48:13.216-05:002021-02-06T10:48:13.216-05:00Ahhhh, that’s so nice to hear! Thankya!Ahhhh, that’s so nice to hear! Thankya!marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-28566902763464284352021-02-06T10:47:48.439-05:002021-02-06T10:47:48.439-05:00yep! A subway commercial, with Coach Belichick.yep! A subway commercial, with Coach Belichick.marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-27686876677943753202021-02-06T10:46:57.307-05:002021-02-06T10:46:57.307-05:00yes, FGM is UK based 😊yes, FGM is UK based 😊marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-52974335215536308182021-02-06T10:46:14.908-05:002021-02-06T10:46:14.908-05:00I wonder if cutting that dropped bottom tier into ...I wonder if cutting that dropped bottom tier into balloon sleeves and super long waist tie would kick the demure up enough for me 😅 I like the idea of installing Velcro snaps— or maybe hook & eyes in case I change my mind again!marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-20469348494437878472021-02-06T07:47:36.608-05:002021-02-06T07:47:36.608-05:00Actually I like the dress. On a different subject,...Actually I like the dress. On a different subject, did I see you in a fast food restaurant commercial a while back? JeanGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889619055174728108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-1106799321912975202021-02-06T06:48:16.592-05:002021-02-06T06:48:16.592-05:00Cool dress and so joyful pictures. I spontaneously...Cool dress and so joyful pictures. I spontaneously start to smile while looking at them!Moois van miehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00100507341401660471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-70860195766919080752021-02-05T18:52:03.619-05:002021-02-05T18:52:03.619-05:00I know it's not you but it's totally ME. I...I know it's not you but it's totally ME. I love the dress and the fabric and think it looks lovely on you. I look forward to seeing how you refashion it or that fabric. What a fun new challenge!Melanie Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523494331379905840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-85290988485983551192021-02-05T13:35:02.439-05:002021-02-05T13:35:02.439-05:00Did you order this by mail from the UK?Did you order this by mail from the UK?Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00507281908536132884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-14387171295147778272021-02-05T11:33:17.100-05:002021-02-05T11:33:17.100-05:00loose the tier and maybe hem it up above the knee ...loose the tier and maybe hem it up above the knee just a bit then you have a great little summer dress2tangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01187033742910669508noreply@blogger.com