There's No Business Like Show Business-Marilyn Monroe's- Beige Bow Dress

 This dress styled after one of the many amazing dresses worn By Marilyn Monroe in the film "There's No Business Like Show Business''. The fabric i used is a beige stretch suiting with a fine gold thread running through in both directions, it's very pretty up close. Sadly this was the last of this fabric so i will have to find something else should i make it again. I draped the pattern for this dress about a year ago and  i believe there is at least one earlier version of this dress already on this blog but i thought id share this version, since i really like the fabric. Below are of course are some photos of Marilyn in the original dress :-)

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White Satin Halter Dress & Pinup Tops

 Above was a custom request, she wanted this style dress but couldn't find it in white. I used stretch satin, lined in stretch satin, the bodice is gathered with a band running from sides to back into the halter tie. Push up bra cups are sewn into the lining and boning was sewn into the side seams. Simple fitted wiggle skirt style, back invisible zipper.

This top was made using a pattern i made about a year or so ago for myself when i couldnt find any tops i liked. I have been making a few when i have a spare moment using fabrics that i have sitting collected over the years. I used a vegetable print cotton and red satin accents for the side bands and front tie. fitted midriff with center front gathers at bust. Peplum skirt, back zipper elastic across the back and at the waist. This is available at my other Etsy shop Psychedelic Pinup where i have been posting vintage and sample items like this one.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/150995422/sample-pinup-halter-top-50s-style-sun?ref=shop_home_active

This super cute top was made with a retro kitchen print cotton, again i used a pattern that i made a few years ago but went with a different top. Scoop neckline with tie straps, fitted midriff with gathered bust. peplum skirt, back zipper. 

available at my other Etsy shop Psychedelic Pinup

https://www.etsy.com/listing/151124389/sample-pinup-peplum-top-50s-style-sun?ref=pr_shop

This top i made years ago and ran across when i was going through some vintage to list. 

Sample halter top made with floral cotton fabric, underlined in cotton, halter strap at neck, pleated bust, corset style midriff with boning front back and sides, smocked elastic back for comfort and separating center back zipper. This has already sold.



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