Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Little Foxes

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My obsession with classic movies is mostly focused on movies starring Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, and Lana Turner.  When I was asked to make this gown from the film “Little Foxes” staring Bette Davis, I was rather ignorant of the subject.

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I still haven’t seen the whole movie, but I need to see if Netflix has it or something.

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The gown is made of a really nice velvet.  A   bustle was requested, which stumped me for a while.  I ended up making a detachable bustle/train.  I am still stumped about how to make a bustle.

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I had bought the beaded trim years ago with no purpose in mind, except that I liked it.  I was delighted to find it in my lace stash, I love how it worked out.

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The tulle wrap is also detachable.

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This gown is already sold and I am out of beaded trim (wish I had bought more).

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The End

4 comments:

Lisa said...

You're so funny. I enjoy reading your posts, so thank goodness you finally wrote two!

Lisa said...

You're so funny. I enjoy reading your posts, so thank goodness you wrote two today!

Belladonna said...

I have one outfit made from black velvet and it leaves stain on my doll. Since then I try to avoid velvet.

Diane said...

Belladonna I worry about it staining the doll too, I lined the dress in white, but it is something to always be aware of. I never leave black gloves on my dolls any longer than it takes to take a picture for the same reason.