Marilyns Royal Blue Wiggle Dress & Bolero - Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

 Updated version of the blue wiggle dress and bolero from "Gentleman Prefer Blondes'' in a stretch blue suiting with back invisible zipper. I am always adjusting and improving my patterns so they can be the best fit possible, with this one i adjusted the collar pieces, simplifying the shape by making two of the smaller parts one so there is less bulk at the neck and changing how i place the boning to the inside seam to keep the collar upright. little things that aren't super obvious on the outside but make the piece more comfortable and easier to construct.

And here are the pics of the first version i made back in 2012, it seems i never shared them before, oops! Made using a matte stretch satin fabric. I stopped using metal eyelets because they tend to pull out of the fabric when stressed and a belt is a high stress area even with the heavy belting.

Marilyn Monroe Gold Lame Dress-Simplified

 This is a simplified version of the famous gold lame dress Marilyn Monroe briefly wore in the film "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds'' you only see it from behind for a few seconds. To start with i found this pre-pleated lame fabric for a pretty good deal and thought id see how it worked for this dress, the pleat pattern is not the same as the original dress but it does give it that look. The bodice is lined with satin with boning and bullet cups sewn in, i also had some lingerie wires in a V shape, though they are only 2'' long on each side I put it in with some boning up the front to help support the neckline. The skirt is cut on the bias which was a trick with this fabric, the fabric doesn't hang the same way going the other direction so i had to fiddle with the seams a good bit. The front drape is only attached to the front of the dress and covers a walking slit in the skirt below. This is also not how the original dress was done but it was a bit easier to make this way. My sample dress was up briefly for sale on Etsy but has already sold :-)

May's Marilyn Monroe Projects

Styled after the one worn by Marilyn Monroe in There's No Business Like Show Business.
Light blue fabric with bow sleeves, fully lined in cotton, boat-neck with collar and low scoop back, covered buttons, fitted skirt. Back zipper under button flap. Mid-calf length with back slit.

Made from tangerine orange satin and chiffon. Ruched body, features thin straps with slight sweetheart neckline. fitted to knees with full lower skirt, center back zipper, Boning support, built in bra, beaded fringe trim and matching shawl.

Sexy wiggle dress styled after the dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in Niagara.
Cap sleeves low scoop neckline with tie front and diamond cutout, ruched midriff. Zips up back instead of hooks up the front, mid calf length. made with stretch satin. Bullet bra cups were included.