"Something's Got to Give" Red and White Ensemble

The third and final costume from "Something's Got to Give"

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I love this simple sheath and coat ensemble.

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It took me a while to find the fabric to make the sheath.

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Owner of this outfit had the fabric hand painted to replicate the original dress.  It is incredible!  There was no way I would be able to paint flowers on fabric.

I used two different prints to make the sheaths.

I like this fabric the best.

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Marilyn is so beautiful in all the photo stills I collected from the internet.

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Franklin Mint's version

Tonner's version

More pictures off the internet.

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Patterns Coming Soon!

"Something's Got to Give" Black and White Dress

You guys!  I am back!  I have several fashions that I finally finished and will be posting.

This dress was inspired by Marilyn Monroe's unfinished 1962 film "Something's Got to Give". 

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This black and white cotton print fabric is so dang close to the original fabric that I can't believe it.

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Of course my Franklin Mint Marilyn had to have the dress made for her too.  

I actually found two black and white floral prints that are a good match to the original dress.  The background of this print is slightly grey.

Tonner's Marilyn wanted in on the action too.  She is wearing Gene's dress.

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I used the pictures of this pattern to help me figure out how to make the sarong style skirt.

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The drawings of the pattern shapes can really come in handy.  I enlarged the front drape and altered it to fit my doll.

To purchase the for pattern for Gene and the Tonner Marilyn Monroe doll, click here.