Monday, August 20, 2012

Marilyn Monroe Commissions Part 3

"Gentlemen Prefer Blonds"

Here is another stunning, yet underrated costume from the 1953 film starring Marilyn Monroe, and Jane Russell.



Warning! Lots and lots of Pictures!














Here is my version












Photo by Vince Marmo




Photo by Vince Marmo




Photo by Vince Marmo


The dress looks simple, but there is a lot going on with the neckline and skirt drape.







It took a while to figure out how to make the neckline.








I never did figure out how make the drape on the skirt,




so I just made a sash.


Marilyn Monroe Commissions Part 2

"Seven Year Itch"

I know there is another, more famous white dress from this 1955 film, but this one is my favorite.







This is my version.








Marilyn Monroe Commissions Part 1

"Something Has Got to Give"


I spent most of the Spring recreating outfits for a huge Marilyn Monroe fan.




I found some great shots on the internet of Marilyn's cream/taupe suit. It is a beauty.















This is my version. I am happy with the way it turned out. I tried to find a darker cream fabric and matching fur, but it was impossible.









I loved the way Vince styled his doll. She is gorgeous!


Photo by Vince Marmo


Photo by Vince Marmo


One of these days I will make more of these suits and the patterns.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

New Patterns for Sale


I pulled myself away from sewing for a few days and have 4 new patterns for sale.

IOL Cream Ensemble 2


Dior Houndstooth Ensemble 3


Misfits Cherry Dress 1


Misfits Cherry Dress 15

Please click here for purchase information.

Monday, April 2, 2012

“Green Eyes” Gets a New Hairdo

I bought my “Green Eyes” Gene last Summer at the “Golden Gate Glamour” convention.  I had bought the “Green Eyes” gown a year earlier and was very excited to have both the doll and the outfit in my collection.

 

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Here she is wearing “Peccadillo”  I love this suit.

 

The only problem was

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Her hair was a mess. 

 

I don’t love loose, un-styled doll hair.  The Integrity Genes’ hair is very hard to manage.  Unless it is put up, or lacquered into a helmet-head it gets very messy.

 

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Image Property of Integrity Toys

 

Of course in her promotion pictures her hair is lovely.

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Image Property of Integrity Toys

 

But the dolls I get have messy hair and I  can NEVER resist brushing it out.  I always think that I am going to make it better, but I don’t.  I have many dolls in my collection that I thought I could “fix”.

 

This time I decide to have someone redo her hair who know what she is doing.  I sent my “Green Eyes” and another doll to the lovely Kathy Johnson in Oregon.

 

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She had a great time!

 

And I am now in love!

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J’adore!

 

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She is wearing the lovely “Criss Cross” gown.

 

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Love the curls!

 

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Doll and gown reunited.

 

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Next time I use the backdrops I need to make sure that the door doesn’t curve at the bottom.  Otherwise I “heart” this photo.

 

Other new hairdo coming soon!